Fantasia Released From Hospital Following Overdose

By PopEater Staff Posted Aug 11th 2010 09:15PM

Former 'American Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino was released from a North Carolina hospital on Wednesday, two days after she overdosed on aspirin and sleep aids, UsMagazine.com reports. The singer's overdose has been characterized as a suicide attempt by authorities.

Barrino's manager, Brian Dickens, confirmed her release in a statement: "She has been lifted up by the outpouring of love and support from her fans. She is more committed than ever to her daughter and her work because they are her heart, her soul and inspiration."

Early Wednesday, Monday night's 911 call and the corresponding police report were released. Both referred to her overdose as a suicide attempt. In the 911 call, a male reports, "An individual took a bottle of Aspirin and she is slowly losing consciousness."

The overdose came several days after a lawsuit was filed by Paula Cook, alleging Barrino was having an affair with her husband and made a sex tape with him.

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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Wednesday 11 August

By toyajames23

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Hopefully now, Paula Cook will let this go and drop this. I wouldn't want to have a person wanting to kill themselves partially because of something that I've contributed to, on my conscience.

This entire ordeal is just sad.

By mlepps72

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I agree! I wish women will start accepting that their marriage is over instead of blaming the women their husband moves on to when it is already obvious that there is no reconciliation. Fantasia had nothing to do with their end and she had no right publicizing what may not be true because of Fantasia's stardom. I don't believe there was a sex tape.

By Sharmane McLean

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"Hey.."To Fantasia Barrino, My Prays are with you",your daughter and Family"especially your "Mom"..I will Pray You>>"I Love you "..Iam a Fan..And i was so Sadden By this..When i Heard and i Begin to Pray".."girl I don"t "what was so sad to you".."But if you Need to Chat".."I'am a normal women"..And dont want anything from you "But Friendship and to Lend A Ear".."Iam on Facebook and Youtube..check me out.."iam down to earth and not "Crazy"..But Really a people Person"..."Girl again i Pray for You.."GOD BLESS>>Sweet Lady".."Please try to love self its a beautiful Thing"I Did and i have "LUPUS

By GIGI

I feel the same way you do..This is so sad..I wonder what Paula would have done if he was cheating with a person that didnt have any money..

By ny

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Next time you try suicide try to get it right you ugly talentless low life. You cant sing, your brutal to look at..did someone say ape...and obviously you dont have to pay taxes like the rest of america and expected everyone to help you when the bank was taking back your house you didnt deserve. Your a crappy mom and you should take a regular job, stay at home with your daughter and pay your bills..just like everyone else and please stay out of the news..No one wants to hear about all your screw ups..btw..sex tape..your daughter must be sooo proud of her mom...LOSER

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PAULA IS THAT YOU?

For you to post something like this, you, my friend are the ugly one!

Thursday 12 August

By sunny101

I so agree...she is hidious looking and can not sing...worthless loser. I have no pitty for her. I would not even watch lifetime for a while because they kept advertising her stupid life story over and over again.

By foryoufoolswhohate

You, ny, and Sunny 101, should be crappy 101, need to look in the mirror and see the baboon butt face of yours looking back at you. Fantasia can sing and you ugly minded racist not liking her didn't stop millions from voting for her to win Idol or the millions who buy her records. Get well Fantasia and show these haters.

By justsaying

Okay, enough is enough, are you looking in the mirror as you type. How can you be so evil do you know Fantasia personally obviously not. Not she cannot sing she can SANG if you know anything about that. Do me a favor post your picture and voice on utube and let us be the judge, oops I forgot I can already see how UGLY you are through your text. One thing you must know is that Fantasia is a child of God not matter what mistakes she makes she serves a Loving God that will pick her up and dust her off and allow her to continue in this wicked world. We all make mistakes and I hope she knows that greater is He that is in her than he that is in the world. I am praying for your hatefulness (ny) and my you look in the mirror and see a new person within yourself one day. God Bless

By TRECY

YOU ARE STUPID JUST STUPID! YOU MUST BE FRIENDS WITH PAULA OR SLEEPING WITH HER HUSBAND TOO! AWW CANT TAKE IT, THEN DONT DISH IT OUT! DUMB DUMB DUMB THATS WHAT YOU ARE, AND I HAVE WASTED TOO MUCH TIME ALREADY ON YOU!

By dee

The road to succes is not straight, there is a curve called failure,( a simple mistake) a loop called confusion,(your emotions) speedbumps called friends,(jealous ones) Red lights called ENEMIES,(mrs.cook) Caution lights called family.(mom & dad,sis & bro.). you will have flats called jobs BUT A BIG BUT if you have a spare called determination an engine called perseverance,, Insurance called FAITH,,,(to keep yoiur head up ) A driver called JESUS SWEET JESUS you will make it to a place called SUCCESS...wake up girl and keep going god is with you . we all make mistakes..

By NY DIVA

Fantasia your in prayers. Your a beautiful sister ignore the HATERS, GOD has blessed you with a talent do you. I pray for you, your daughter and your family that you will get past this and will continue to make good music. Take care. NY DIVA

By Toni

Did your mama not teach you anything? If u don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all!!!!

By Cythia

And what are you. The biggest loser of all

By mmark17044

way to go ny,i couldnt agree with you more.

Sunday 29 August

By ward piper

You need to get a life, everyone makes mistakes in life and no one person is perfect. She was overtaken by a man who said his life is over with his wife, but he forgot to tell her. You know Im a man and I know men lie to get what the want. Fantasia, was naive in her thinking by being a young country girl and gong along with the okedoke. After all the pain and hurt she has had in her life all she was looking for is love and she found it all in the wrong places. We as humans have no reason to judge another person unless you are perfect at best. She is a mother who is doing the best she knows how and thankfully she has learned her lesson and will move on with her llfe.

By Carol

Fantasia, Dust yourself off Girl and SING. YOU ARE LOVED!! Don't look back. Look forward, learn and never go back.

By Deneen towbridge

we love you Fantasia please remember that God is the only one that can judge you. So what ever the problem ask OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN TO FORGIVE YOU. After you do that hold your head up high and sing.

By caroline

Where can I send a good well card to fantasia barrino