Lamar Odom has awoken from his coma and spoken to his ex-wife Khloe Kardashian, three days after he was found unconscious at a brothel.
A source says the former NBA star opened his eyes on Friday, gave a thumbs up, and said 'Hi' to Khloe, according to E! News - the same network that airs Keeping up with the Kardashians.
He is also reportedly no longer using a breathing tube, a huge step in his road to recovery.
This follows similar reports from several other outlets that Odom had opened his eyes and asked to see his kids. A source at the hospital told Entertainment Tonight that Odom opened his eyes and was somehow able to communicate 'yes' when asked if he wanted to see his children.
The 35-year-old is believed to have suffered a stroke after overdosing on drugs during a four-day $75,000 bender at Dennis Hof's Love Ranch brothel in Pahrump, Nevada.
While his family's prayers have been answered, it's still uncertain what long term damage the former LA Laker faces.
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Lamar Odom has reportedly woken from a coma, according to a source who spoke with E! News - the same network that produces Keeping up with the Kardashians
Since Odom's collapse, his prospects of recovery have looked grim according to several outlets who gave reports that he was 'in dire straights' and with just a 50/50 chance of survival.
It was previously reported that four of Odom's organs - including his kidneys - were failing and that doctors were losing hope for him the longer he was in a coma.
The good news about Odom's breakthrough comes after security footage emerged which appears to show him taking pills and drinking with a prostitute in the brothel where he was found unconscious.
The surveillance clip reportedly shows the basketball star slumped over in his seat as he is given a drink and a shot by the bikini-clad woman at the Love Ranch Vegas on Saturday – three days before he collapsed.
Odom, 35, is later apparently seen taking a pill out of a small bag and popping it into his mouth, it was reported by Radar Online.
However, it is not clear from the grainy footage what the person was taking or whether he did ingest anything.
Kris Jenner and her daughters Kim, Kourtney and Kylie were seen arriving at the hospital together on Thursday, and left a few hours later, boarding a private jet out of town.
The women looked somber for the hospital visit, wearing all black and sunglasses.
Ex-wife Khloe Kardashian refused to leave Odom's side. A report by the New York Daily News claimed that Caitlyn Jenner flew to be with Khloe, but a rep for Jenner told US Weekly those reports are false.
The Kardashian family reportedly plan to fly back to Las Vegas at the weekend to spend more time with Odom.
Posting identical statements online last night, Khloe, Kim, Kendall, Kylie and Kourtney said they had suspended all activity on their paid-for apps while they focus on his recovery.
Explaining their lack of activity to fans, they said: 'As a family we've decided to hold off on publishing content across our apps while we continue to support and pray for Lamar.
'Thank you for your kindness and understanding during this difficult time.
Lamar Odom's children, Lamar Jr and Destiny, have also spoken about their father, after Khloe reportedly paid to fly them to Las Vegas.
In a statement given to E! News, they said: 'Thanks for your outpouring of prayers and support for our dad.
'We are here with our family and friends. We appreciate everyone respecting our privacy at this time. We ask for your continued prayers.
Destiny, 17, and Lamar Jr, 13, arrived in Las Vegas Wednesday night along with their mother Liza Morales and Lamar's aunt JaNean Mercer
Kylie Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian and Kim Kardashian West are seen leaving Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas on Thursday where former brother-in-law Lamar is being treated
Kris Jenner leaves Sunrise Hospital in Las vegas as she daughters Kourtney, Kim and Kylie fly back to Los Angeles
Lamar Odom's daughter Destiny Odom (left), son Lamar Odom Jr. (second from right), and their mother Liza Morales (right) exit through a back door of Sunrise Hospital after visiting Odom with Lamar's aunt JaNean Mercer (second from left) on Thursday
Kobe Bryant is pictured outside Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas on Wednesday after visiting his former Lakers teammate
Kylie Jenner posted this picture of her with her former brother-in-law to Twitter on Friday, and now it appears her prayers have been answered
WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BODY WHEN YOU OVERDOSE?
In severe cases an overdose can induce a stroke, which occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced
An overdose occurs where a person takes a quantity of drugs that their body is unable to cope with.
There are a number of signs and symptoms that a person has overdosed, that depend on the type of drug used.
DEPRESSANT OVERDOSE
Opioids, benzodiazephines and alcohol are all depressants, which means they slow the central nervous system, affecting breathing and heart rate.
Too much of any of these drugs can kill or cause permanent brain damage.
Overdoing it on alcohol can cause seizures, irregular breathing and unconsciousness.
STIMULANT OVERDOSE
Where a person overdoses on amphetamines, such as speed and ice, they are at high risk of suffering a heart attack, stroke, seizure or drug-induced psychotic episodes.
Signs and symptoms include:
chest pain severe headache seizures difficulty breathing hallucinations unconsciousness
MIXING DRUGS
Taking a cocktail of different illicit drugs at once puts undue strain on the body, and dramatically increases the risk of overdose and the subsequent health complications.
Hypoxic brain injury, caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain, is often a consequence of heroin overdose.
The brain injuries can cause coma, seizures and in the worst cases, brain death.
The longer a person is not breathing, the more potential damage is done, because the brain is being deprived of oxygen.
WHAT TRIGGERS A STROKE?
In severe cases, overdose can trigger a stroke, as well as heart attack, and severe respiratory problems.
Lifestyle factors including heavy or binge drinking and indulging in the use of illicit drugs, such as cocaine and methamphetamines, are both recognised by experts risk factors for stroke.
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to your brain is interrupted or reduced, experts at the Mayo Clinic state.
The condition can be caused by a blocked artery - known as an ischemic stroke - or the leaking or bursting of a blood vessel - known as a haemorrhagic stroke.
A haemorrhagic stroke happens when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures.
Haemorrhages can be caused by a number of conditions that affect blood vessels, typically uncontrolled high blood pressure, as well as weak spots in blood vessel walls, known as aneurysms.
Within the definition of haemorrhagic stroke, there are two different kinds.
An intracerebral haemorrhage is where a blood vessel bursts and spills into the surrounding brain tissue, damaging brain cells.
Any brain cells that lie beyond the leak do not receive oxygenated blood and are therefore also damaged.
High blood pressure and trauma are among the factors that can trigger this type of bleed.
Meanwhile the second form is a subarachnoid haemorrhage.
This is where an artery on, or near the surface of the brain bursts and spills into the space between the surface of your brain and skull.
This type of bleed is often signalled by a sudden and severe headache.
A subarachnoid haemorrhage is commonly caused by an aneurysm bursting, and can cause the blood vessels in the brain to widen and narrow erratically, causing brain cell damage by restricting blood flow.
Source: Mayo Clinic and Overdoseday.com
Since Odom was placed in a medically-induced coma on Tuesday, a Nevada brothel madam came out and told the story of how the tormented former basketball player poured his heart out to her during his stay at the ranch.
In an exclusive interview with Daily Mail Online, Love Ranch general manager TJ Moore revealed how the ailing reality star enjoyed as many as six private 'party sessions' each day with a pair of blonde hookers.
The two-time NBA champ picked Ryder Cherry and Monica Monroe from a parade-style line-up that included a transsexual escort and five other scantily-clad women - before summoning the girls to his private suite.
He also stunned staff with his bottomless appetite, gorging on KFC buckets and three T-bone steaks at a time - and by asking for private time with grandmother-of-two Moore, 52, who runs the ranch for boss Dennis Hof.
'It was surprising. I was a little nervous at first but it was clear he just wanted to talk,' TJ told Daily Mail Online. 'He's been hurt a lot, I think he doesn't know who to trust.
'I was with him for quite a while. He was mellow, melancholy almost. He gave me a kiss on the cheek, like a son would kiss a mother.'
Footage emerged Thursday which appears to show Odom taking pills with a prostitute at the brothel where he collapsed during a four-day binge
Among the women included for Lamar to pick - reportedly at his personal request - was transsexual Love Ranch worker Madison Montag.
'In the car on the way out there [from Las Vegas] he talked about the fact that he had met Madison Montag, our transsexual prostitute, online... and he wanted to meet her,' ranch owner Dennis Hof said in an interview with Todd Shapiro and Jay Brady of Sirius XM 168’s Todd Shapiro, reports Radar Online.
Hof claimed the two had met through Instagram.
Radar also reported that Odom indulged in a $5,000-a-day bender at The Spearmint Rhino in Las Vegas just a week before his binge at the Love Ranch.
A dancer at the high-end gentleman's club said the star spent five consecutive days in the VIP room and allegedly asked staff for sexual favors.
'He was spending money like crazy,' the woman said, adding that he splashed out $5,000 a day on alcohol, non-stop lap dances and VIP treatment.
'He was making all the girls drink and party with him,' she added.
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