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 NICKI MINAJS BIGGEST FAN

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Wednesday 11 August

By NIcey

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Hater

By LVO

Ha!

By lefty

who cares she looks like a crack ho

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By mrjennelloal

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By nicey

you know about crack ho huh

By Teejay

and still probably have more money than you lol get a life and get out of hers

By Hillary C.

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I blame George Bush for this.

By Vicki

...blame George Bush - hey, why not. He's blammed for everything anyway.

By Apostate

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Very unfortunate state of affairs for Ms. Barrino. I wish her well and I hope that serves as a valuable,though harsh,learning experience for her.

By Erika

Fantasia has brought smiles to millions of people, especially for her rendition of "Summertime" on American Idol. Nobody has ever sung it better. Yes, she has had a rough life but I hope that she has the strength to get herself together. Her daughter needs her. We all have ups and downs, big time. I hope she will get counseling too and find the right people to surround herself with. This should not be the end for her. Get well, Fantasia!

By fender

Don't stop dating married men Fantasia.Screw all the married men you want.I'm here waiting for you.You can have me when ever you want me.

By Geneva

All you people saying bad things about Fantasia...I guess you LOVE this years Idol winner Lee DeWyze then? A pot-smoking, expelled for fighting high school drop out? So much to love for these Idols! But then he is a "cool white dude" so that makes his background all OK by you huh? Get a grip people...if you don't want these losers in the limelight STOP VOTING FOR THEM. You got who you voted for so just DEAL WITH IT and SHUT UP or stop voting these people into the winners circle so they will never be famous.

By Mary

Hey! What's wrong with smoking pot? :D

What the hell are you talking about? We don't agree with Fantasia's choices, hence we prefer "cool white dudes"? Not a very good conclusion or argument.

By pattycupcake

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I love the Internet, but it really shows the ugly side of human nature, doesn't it? There is so much meanness on this page. Haven't you ever had a friend or relative who wasn't perfect, who had a problem? Anyone? Please don't call yourselves Christian and be filled with such hate. How can you make fun of what might be a suicide attempt? This is just a person you're talking about here, like you. Let's hope that people around you are kinder if you or your family ever experiences a personal problem.

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