Demi said he almost died from an overdose of various painkillers and heroin. In 2018, the artist was found unconscious in their Los Angeles home. The artist suffered three strokes, which left permanent brain damage. For example, Demi suffers from blind spots. Lovato also struggled with alcohol and drug addiction as a teenager.
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“I suppressed who I really was to fit into the straitjacket of sexy female pop star and actress that others — such as stylists, members of my team, and even fans — had chosen for me. An image with which I never really identified myself,” says Demi. “Now I realize it’s much more important to be your true self than to suppress it, otherwise things like overdose happen. We must continue to have these conversations about gender with an open heart and an open mind so that together we can figure out how to become a more united species on this planet.”
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