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Margaret Abrams

Demi Lovato gets tattoo in tribute to friend Thomas who died from overdose

Popstar Demi Lovato has been open about her past struggles with addiction. The former Disney star overdosed in August of last year.

She penned the song Sober about her experiences around the same time, singing, "Mama I'm so sorry I'm not sober anymore, Daddy please forgive me for the drinks spilled on the floor. To the ones who never left me we've been down this road before."

Now, Lovato is paying tribute to her late friend Thomas, who died after battling addiction, with a meaningful tattoo.

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She posted about his death on her Instagram stories, penning an emotional caption. “Devastated. Please hold your loved ones tight. Tell them they are special and that you love them. Make sure they know it. RIP to my boo,” she wrote.

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She went on to discuss the dangers of addiction, writing, “Addiction is NO joke..heaven gained this beautiful angel last night because of that terrible disease,” she wrote. “I’m crushed and will always miss you @sirtruss. If you or someone you know is struggling please know it’s okay to ask for help.”

On Instagram, people are paying their respects to him in the comments section of his recent posts.

Lovato also paid tribute to her late friend with a small T tattoo that she debuted on Instagram, writing, "Love you forever."

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