Elijah Blue Allman, the 48-year-old son of music legend Cher and the late Gregg Allman, was recently photographed looking distressed outside the famed Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.

He appeared disoriented, wearing tattered, sweat-stained clothes, and sporting a long painted fingernail as he smoked a cigarette and stared blankly into space.

The footage surfaced just months after Cher dropped a conservatorship case she had filed against him, citing serious concerns about his mental health and substance abuse issues.

Cher had sought legal control over Elijah’s finances in late 2023, claiming any money he received would likely be spent on drugs, putting his life at risk.

She also accused his estranged wife, Marieangela King, of interfering with efforts to help him. King, in turn, accused Cher of hiring men to forcibly take Elijah to rehab — an allegation Cher denied.

Despite the tension, the conservatorship was dismissed in September 2024, with Elijah’s legal team noting the family was working on rebuilding their relationship.

However, the situation took another turn in April 2025 when King filed for divorce after 13 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. She also requested \$6,000 in monthly support and their shared car.

The latest public appearance of Elijah has sparked renewed concern for his wellbeing. Neither Cher nor her representatives have commented on the new footage.