Fantasia Barrino Hospitalized for Aspirin Overdose

By PopEater Staff Posted Aug 10th 2010 03:38PM

'American Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino was hospitalized Monday night after overdosing on aspirin and a sleep aid following an "overwhelming" day of media backlash for a relationship she's having with a married man, the singer's manager has confirmed.

"She was dehydrated and exhausted at the time," the rep, Brian Dickens, said in a statement to TMZ. "Fantasia is stable now. She will be released from the hospital soon. Fantasia is a fighter and a survivor. This is not the hardest thing Fantasia has endured."

But as her rep attempts to downplay the overdose, a police report obtained by RadarOnline.com classifies the incident as an "801 - suicide" and calls Barrino's injuries "serious."

Barrino was admitted to Mercy South Hospital in Pineville at around 9 p.m. It followed a day of damaging reports linking her as the other woman in a child custody lawsuit against her married boyfriend, Antwuan Cook. The complaint, filed by Paula Cook, claims an affair started in August 2009 and that the two "have at times recorded their illicit sexual activity."

The complaint also states that Barrino has treated Cook to lavish trips across the country to be with her at concert appearances. She also has a large tattoo of "Cook" just below her left collar bone. He is said to have a similar marking in the same spot on his body, according to documents.

"Yesterday, she was totally overwhelmed by the lawsuit and the media attention," the manager told TMZ.

Paula Cook filed the complaint seeking custody of the estranged couple's two young children, ages 6 and 2, as well as child support, alimony and ownership of the couple's home. She is not suing Barrino.

Barrino's manager released a statement Monday afternoon, saying the singer is "not responsible for the deterioration of the Cook's marriage" and that she will "weather this storm with the dignity and grace that she has exemplified throughout" her life.

Barrino, an eight-time Grammy nominee, was the 2004 winner on 'American Idol.'

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Tuesday 10 August

By Kim

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I wonder if Nancy Grace will be blamed again. I love Nancy, and didn't see her show last night, but that's where I heard Fantasia was a cheat. Attention all girls. It takes a REAL woman to respect the marriage. All men cheat. Show the woman code

By Scot

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All men cheat? Well, who are the cheating with? Takes 2 to tango. Does not make it right but women need to accept their responibilty for their actions. Especially if they know the man is married.

By Robbie

Good thing she can't read. She may have actually understood how much to take in order to kill herself.

By nakia

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THANKS KIM THAT WAS REFREASHING TO FINALLY HEAR SOMEBODY SPEAK THE TRUTH IM THE SPOUSE OF CHEATING HUSBAND SO I KNOW FIRST HAND WHAT THE WIFE IS FEELING.I FEEL NO PITY ON FANTASA I GUESS SHE DID WHAT SHE HAD TO DO.TO BAD IT DIDNT WORK OUT FOR HER.LOL

Thursday 12 August

By NEXT WIFE TO DIVORCE AN IDIOT

AMEN!!

By Don

"With the dignity and grace she's exemplified throughout her life?" lol Wow, how mindless is that? Very talented performer, but this woman is in many ways a train wreck surrounded by train wrecks, no one with any sense should expect that to change going forward.

By Daren P.

You're a brown-nosing moron DW, shut your mouth and stop trying to defend the largely indefensible.

By jim

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All men don't cheat.
She just lost her head and fell for this
married man. I don't blame her. She is only
human with faults.
Cheating goes on- bill clinton, etc, etc,etc
It takes two to tango, the guy was a charmer.

Wednesday 11 August

By nicey

All men don't cheat just the ones you know.

By Teejay

I totally agree with you people don't understand that

By gitty

i dont know fantasia personaly but she a very talented women and with that talent made something of herself so all of you stop the hate and mind your mouths we all are imperfect in an imperfect world..ps(.ever made a mistake.)bet you have.

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Thank you so much gitty I could not have said it any better

By Judyann

In our society certain things are frowned upon. When you live your life loosely you pay the price no matter how much talent you have. Fortunately or unfortunately, you are judged by your behavior, especially as it appears to the public. Live a clean life and you won't have to be concerned about others' opinion. Fantasia apparently has not learned much since her win in Idol.

By marc

Doesn't this woman have a young daughter that needs her full attention of care and parenting??? Yet, running around (chasing?)with some married man instead?? Poor kid. How sad, for her daughter, to have a mother so self-absorbed. Typical, these days.

By michelle

Because single parents can't date? Since when? Just because she was having an affair doesn't mean she was out with him 24/7 and neglecting her child. Stop jumping to conclusions.

By Realistic

We all like to date that doesn't make her a bad mom. Not saying dating a married man is right! Bringing her child into this is WRONG. Do you have children? Do you take them everywhere you and your mate go!

By LunnaTick

Hey Fanny, why would you kill yourself? What is the matter? You lost your job at Broadway? Nobody is buying your albums anymore?
Is your 5 minutes of fame dying? Are you losing your house again? If so, you can always get a job... maybe teaching other how to sing or be somebody manager or something. You got a daughter.

By NICKI MINAJS BIGGEST FAN

I HAVE A LOT TO SAY BUT TO YOU I THINK YOU JUST INGNENT!YOU GET ME!LOVE NICKI MINAJ BIGGEST FAN!

By rex

this is no surprise. she had all kinds of problems when she was on AI. she sobbed her heart out , she had a rough life.
now we know why.
poor baby, i feel sorry for her. next time she should take a little more and do the job right

By macungiee8

Sounds to me she had a severe headache, maybe she finally heard one of her songs.

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