Subscribe
Hellobeautiful Featured Video
CLOSE
Lakers Lamar Odom is jovial during the shoot around before the start of the game against the Philad

Source: Gina Ferazzi / Getty

Update 4:00pm:

ABC News reports Lamar Odom opened his eyes and made a brief utterance. According to TMZ, he is being weaned off life support and was able to breath on his own, with the help of a mask. Doctors reportedly put Lamar back on the ventilator.

Lamar Odom‘s condition is reportedly getting better. According to a newly released report by TMZ, Odom’s heart function is “much better.” It is rumored Lamar squeezed Khloe’s hand yesterday, restoring hope the former NBA star will pull through.

Lamar’s children, Destiny, 17, and son Lamar Odom Jr., 13, issued this statement about their father.

“Thanks for your outpouring of prayers and support for our dad,” the statement reads. “We are here with our family and friends. We appreciate everyone respecting our privacy at this time. We ask for your continued prayers.”

The Kardashian’s also announced they’re taking a break from their publishing apps while they continue to support Lamar Odom as he fights for his life.

“As a family, we’ve decided to hold off on publishing content across our apps while we continue to support and pray for Lamar,” a message on Khloe Kardashian’s website reads. “Thank you for your kindness and understanding during this difficult time.”

The note also appears on Kim, Kylie, Kourtney and Kendall’s app.

RELATED STORIES:

Kobe Bryant Politely Claps Back At Master P. For “Insensitive” Comments About Lamar Odom

Everything We Know About Lamar Odom’s Condition So Far…

Lamar Odom & Khloe Kardashian Are Still Legally Married As She Is Set To Make Medical Decisions For Him

Lamar Odom Through The Years
LOS ANGELES, CA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2012 - FILE - Clippers forward, Lamar Odom, during the LA Laker
16 photos

For 2024’s iteration of MadameNoire and HelloBeautiful’s annual series Women to Know, we knew we wanted to celebrate the people who help make the joys of film and television possible. To create art is to create magic. This year, we spotlight Hollywood Executive’s changing the face of cinema.