Lamar Odom Wakes From Coma

Lamar Odom has awoken from his coma and spoken to his ex-wife Khloe Kardashian, three days after he was found unconscious at a brothel.

A source says the former NBA star opened his eyes on Saturday, gave a thumbs up, and said 'Hi' to Khloe, according to E! News - the same network that airs Keeping up with the Kardashians.

He is also reportedly no longer using a breathing tube, a huge step in his road to recovery.

This follows similar reports from several other outlets that Odom had opened his eyes and asked to see his kids. A source at the hospital told Entertainment Tonight that Odom opened his eyes and was somehow able to communicate 'yes' when asked if he wanted to see his children.

The 35-year-old is believed to have suffered a stroke after overdosing on drugs during a four-day $75,000 bender at Dennis Hof's Love Ranch brothel in Pahrump, Nevada.

While his family's prayers have been answered, it's still uncertain what long term damage the former LA Laker faces.

Since Odom's collapse, his prospects of recovery have looked grim according to several outlets who gave reports that he was 'in dire straights' and with just a 50/50 chance of survival.

It was previously reported that four of Odom's organs - including his kidneys - were failing and that doctors were losing hope for him the longer he was in a coma.

The good news about Odom's breakthrough comes after security footage emerged which appears to show him taking pills and drinking with a prostitute in the brothel where he was found unconscious.

The surveillance clip reportedly shows the basketball star slumped over in his seat as he is given a drink and a shot by the bikini-clad woman at the Love Ranch Vegas on Saturday - three days before he collapsed.

Odom, 35, is later apparently seen taking a pill out of a small bag and popping it into his mouth, it was reported by Radar Online.

However, it is not clear from the grainy footage what the person was taking or whether he did ingest anything.

Kris Jenner and her daughters Kim, Kourtney and Kylie were seen arriving at the hospital together on Thursday, and left a few hours later, boarding a private jet out of town.

The women looked somber for the hospital visit, wearing all black and sunglasses.

Ex-wife Khloe Kardashian refused to leave Odom's side. A report by the New York Daily News claimed that Caitlyn Jenner flew to be with Khloe, but a rep for Jenner told US Weekly those reports are false.

The Kardashian family reportedly plan to fly back to Las Vegas at the weekend to spend more time with Odom.

Posting identical statements online last night, Khloe, Kim, Kendall, Kylie and Kourtney said they had suspended all activity on their paid-for apps while they focus on his recovery.

Explaining their lack of activity to fans, they said: 'As a family we've decided to hold off on publishing content across our apps while we continue to support and pray for Lamar.

'Thank you for your kindness and understanding during this difficult time.

Lamar Odom's children, Lamar Jr and Destiny, have also spoken about their father, after Khloe reportedly paid to fly them to Las Vegas.

In a statement given to E! News, they said: 'Thanks for your outpouring of prayers and support for our dad.

'We are here with our family and friends. We appreciate everyone respecting our privacy at this time. We ask for your continued prayers.

Destiny, 17, and Lamar Jr, 13, arrived in Las Vegas Wednesday night along with their mother Liza Morales and Lamar's aunt JaNean Mercer.

Source - NZ Herald