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Lamar Odom's best friend Jamie Sangouthai 'was wanted by the police at time of death' with warrant issued over 'methamphetamines case'

Published: 20:50 EST, 15 June 2015 | Updated: 20:59 EST, 15 June 2015

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While his death may have come as a shock to many, it appears Jamie Sangouthai was struggling for some time.

The best friend of Lamar Odom - who passed away of a suspected heroin over does on the weekend - had been seriously struggling with drug issues for some months ahead of his death.

While the 37-year-old had gone to rehab for an unspecified reason during the time he starred on the reality series Khloe & Lamar, according to court documents obtained by Radar Online, he had not only relapsed but his drug use had left him wanted by the police.

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In trouble: The best friend of Lamar Odom, Jamie Sangouthai, had an outstanding warrant stemming from a drugs case at the time of his suspected heroin death on Sunday (he and Lamar are seen here in an Instagram post from 2013)

According to the documents, a bench warrant was issued for Jamie's arrest after he failed to appear in court back in January.

The 37-year-old was arrested in April 2014 for possession of methamphetamine, which he at first pled guilty but agreed to a deferred entry of judgement that would have allowed him not to have a conviction against his name if he completed the count mandated provisions.

According to Radar, terms of the plea deal included 'completion of a drug diversion program, and that he not associate with any drug users or sellers'.

However, the plea deal was arranged under his lawyer who then asked to be taken off the case.

Best friend: Lamar Odom with Jamie, Khloe Kardashian and Malika Haqq. Malika shared the flashback picture after learning of Jamie's death

Jamie was meant to return to court later that day but failed to do so leading to a judge issuing a $26,000 warrant for his arrest.

The website reports the warrant was active at the time of his suspected fatal overdose

Jamie died from a suspected heroin overdose according to TMZ.

Khloe Kardashian, 30, tweeted her heartbreak over the loss on Sunday with a brief but emotional message: 'When does it stop? RIP Jamie Sangouthai'.

Reality star: Jamie, in an Instagram snap posted earlier this year,appeared on the now cancelled spin off show Khloe & Lamar

Although the reality TV star had been known to have her differences with her husband's very close friend during the series, she put aside her previous feelings to share her condolences.

She has also since shared a cartoon of a crying woman on her Instagram page, along with the caption: 'Life doesn't get easier but I promise you that life will make you stronger.'

The website reported that Sangouthai died on Sunday at a hospital in downtown Los Angeles after 911 was called.

Lamar Odom's best friend Jamie Sangouthai in Khloe & Lamar

Estranged couple: Khloe Kardashian, shown with estranged husband Lamar Odom in June 2012, tweeted about Jamie's death

Broken heart: The reality star shared her broken heart on Twitter

Some linked and even blamed him for Odom's alleged crack cocaine abuse two years ago during his split from his estranged wife.

However, he was remembered fondly by those who knew him, including Khloe's best friend Malika Haqq who posted a snap on Sunday of all of them to Instagram.

She accompanied the photo with the note: 'Thru good and bad times life shows us every spirit matters and leaves a print on the hearts of others after they have passed... RIP Jamie Sangouthai #GodHelpUsAll'.

Lifelong pals: The two men (seen here in an Instagram post from 2013) both grew up in Queens New York City and shared a passion for basketball

Part of the clan: Jamie with Kendall and Khloe at a Lakers game before her split from Odom

The two men grew up in Queens, New York, and were longtime friends with a passion for basketball, and he was a regular addition to their Keeping Up With The Kardashians spin-off show Khloe & Lamar.

The reality series, focused on the couple's hectic lifestyle, ran for two seasons between 2011 and 2012.

Jamie was a regular 'supporting' cast member who, at one time lived next door to the couple - he also partnered with Lamar on his clothing line Rich Soil.

Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom in happier days at an NBA game

Longtime friend: Jamie, shown in April 2011 in Beverly Hills, California, and Lamar both grew up in Queens

In the show, it was hinted that Jamie was struggling with some mental and addiction issues, with one episode even called Jamie 9-1-1.

Lamar had often expressed concern for his friend, whose issues were often explained from him not bouncing back after becoming sick from the digestive disease diverticulitis in 2008.

In November 2013, long after their show had ended and shortly before Khloe filed for divorce, Lamar was seen in a video posted online, seemingly drunk and rapping with Jamie about cheating on his wife.