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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
David Unyime Nkanta

'I'm a Walking Miracle': Lamar Odom on Surviving the Unthinkable

Lamar Odom reflects on addiction, relapse and recovery in a raw Netflix documentary, revealing his ongoing fight to stay sober after years of struggle. (Credit: Lamar Odom / Instagram)

Lamar Odom's life has seen extraordinary highs and devastating lows, but few chapters have captured public attention like the harrowing ordeal that nearly cost him his life.

The former NBA star, who once seemed untouchable on the basketball court, found himself fighting for survival after a near‑fatal overdose in late 2015. Years on, Odom reflects on that dark period with a mix of gratitude and deep introspection, describing himself as 'a walking miracle' for having survived.

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