Just ask Elijah Blue Allman, son of iconic singer Cher and rocker Gregg Allman.
Perhaps it’s genetic.
Allman’s late father was a notorious hard-partying rock star who used drugs.
Maybe hissad relationship with his iconic mom, Cher, contributed to his issues.
Or, maybe it was his unusual upbringing.
Whatever the reason, Allman’s story is yet another tragic Hollywood tale.
And, somewhere in the middle of the chaos, Elijah Blue Allman was born.
It was his birth that helped reunite his parents after yet another separation and looming divorce.
Bono toldHoward Sternthat it took several hours and that Allman stopped at a bar along the way.
But I still … it doesn’t mean it’s right.
It’s still wrong to do that."
As he told theDaily Mailin 2014, “Superstars are a difficult and unique breed.”
“It seemed normal at the time.”
“I was taking lots of drugs on the road.
He suggested to Entertainment Tonight that heroin may have kept him from taking his own life.
“[Heroin] kind of saved me … Allman says the physical distance contributed to an emotional distance as well.
Then there’s the fact that Allman’s half sister became his half brother.
As he told the Daily Mail, “I felt probably the closest to death I’ve ever been.
It’s like my life force was just being drained out of the bottom of my feet.”
For months, he underwent expensive and ultimately unsuccessful treatments to try and restore his health.
To add insult to injury, Allman said his mom thought he was fabricating the illness.
Eventually, Allman experienced relief at the hands of another alternative doctor.
The incident served to deepen a rift between mother and son that has raged off and on for years.
She also expressed regret over not providing her sons with more “stability” as they were growing up.
If only she could “Turn Back Time.”
While Cher may regret a few of those relationships,Allman was grateful for them.
Still, a boy needs his father.
[It’s] just been very absentee.
I’ve forgiven him for that.
The honeymoon phase didn’t last, however.
By 2020, the couple had separated, and Allman filed for divorce the following year.
But an accessory to kidnapping?
As the megastar told People simply, “[T]hat rumor is not true.”
But while she denied the kidnapping fiasco, she did express her concern for Allman and his substance misuse.
“I’m a mother.
This is my job one way or another, to venture to help my children.
You do anything for your children.”
In September 2023, hotel staff found Allman unconscious in front of the property.
Not long after, he was removed from the landmark hotel by police and readmitted to rehab.
Those words may sound extreme, but there is sound reasoning behind them.
Allman receives a sizable income from a trust established by his late father.
While it’s unclear what the future holds, feels like Allman is on the right track.
Here’s hoping he finds lasting sobriety.
If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available.
Visit theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration websiteor contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
