Is Lamar Odom Alive? All About The Time He Suffered 12 Strokes, 6 Heart Attacks After Drug Overdose

Lamar Odom has been hogging the headlines for his docuseries, Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom. The series, released on March 31, 2026, explores the incident that nearly cost Lamar his life. The dark chapter focuses on the former NBA star's struggle with drugs and how it was a miracle that he was still alive. However, the docuseries have generated buzz about Lamar's well-being. So, as the series makes rounds on the internet, let's take a look at what we know about the ex-NBA star.

Is Lamar Odom alive?

Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom was released on March 31, 2026 (ET) and explores the dark incident the former NBA star experienced. While the docuseries' title has raised some questions about his well-being, Lamar Odom is alive and doing well. However, he once came dangerously close to death. For the unversed, Lamar struggled with drug addiction for years. However, in October 2015, he overdosed on cocaine at a Nevada brothel. He suffered kidney failure, 12 strokes and six heart attacks and was placed in a medically induced coma. Lamar reflected on being alive despite his condition and told USA Today:

"When I woke up, the doctors told me I’d probably never walk and talk again. So, us having this conversation is a win. All of my doctors say I’m like a walking miracle because it’s, like, medically impossible for somebody to survive 12 strokes and six heart attacks while in a coma. And so I just take it day by day, and I’m more than grateful for life."

Lamar Odom's struggle with drugs

Lamar Odom was arrested in Las Vegas and booked for DUI after he was pulled over early on January 17, 2026. According to TMZ, he was booked on two traffic violations: driving more than 41 miles per hour over the limit and improper lane change/failure to maintain lane, the outlet reported. The incident came as a shock, especially after Lamar's history with drugs, as he was arrested for a similar incident in 2013. He has a history of struggles with drugs and alcohol. In August 2013, he was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol on the freeway in the San Fernando Valley. 

According to PEOPLE, the CHP had stated back then that he showed "objective signs of intoxication"; however, Lamar refused to take a chemical test at the jail. The same year, he checked himself into a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre just one week after a DUI arrest in California, sources confirmed to PEOPLE. Two years later, he nearly died of an overdose. Nonetheless, Lamar relapsed in 2016.

Lamar Odom's personal life and career

Lamar Odom was born on November 6, 1979, in South Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he didn't have the easiest childhood, as his mom died when he was 12 from colon cancer. He was raised by his grandmother, Mildred. Lamar was picked fourth overall in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers and played in the league for 14 years. As for his personal life, according to PEOPLE, he has children, Lamar Jr. and Destiny, with his ex, Liza Morales. The former couple also welcomed son, Jayden, who died at 6 months old in 2006 from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Lamar Odom was previously married to Khloe Kardashian

Lamar Odom was previously married to Khloe Kardashian. She took care of him after the 2015 overdose. However, their relationship came to an end after Lamar relapsed. 

Lamar Odom's net worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lamar Odom has a net worth of USD 20 million. The former basketball player earned approximately USD 115 million in salary and endorsements before taxes. Recently, Lamar committed himself to sobriety and even offered help to others struggling with addiction, according to TMZ.

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