Hours after news of Demi Lovato\u2019s apparent drug overdose made headlines, fans and celebrities like Lady Gaga, Ellen DeGeneres, and Nick Jonas (a close friend of hers) quickly shared messages of support on social media, wishing her the best and hoping for her recovery. And now, one of Lovato\u2019s business partners is voicing their support as well.<\/p>\n
According to The Blast<\/em>, Fabletics\u2014the athletic apparel company co-founded by Kate Hudson\u2014isn\u2019t shying away from maintaining their relationship with the singer. Lovato first collaborated with the brand in 2017, and has since worked with them on three capsule collections, most recently introducing footwear and bags.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n RELATED: Demi Lovato Isn’t Under Criminal Investigation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u201cWe are deeply saddened to hear the news about our friend Demi Lovato, who has inspired so many of us throughout our journey. We send her our love and support as she finds the strength to recover,\u201d the Fabletics statement read.<\/p>\n That a mass-market apparel company has chosen not to drop a celebrity linked to substance abuse (not to mention mental illness and eating disorders) is a positive indication that especially in the wake of the opioid crisis,\u00a0addiction is finally being seen as a disease,\u00a0not a lifestyle choice.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n In addition to her celebrity friends and business partners, hundreds of Lovato’s fans\u00a0have taken to Twitter to celebrate\u00a0the singer\u00a0as a champion of mental health, as well\u00a0as a smart role model and \u201cicon\u201d for the LGBTQIA+ community.\u00a0<\/p>\n