'She feels a tremendous amount of guilt': Khloe Kardashian 'fears divorcing Lamar Odom could result in his DEATH now he is drinking again' 

Khloe Kardashian is concerned her estranged husband Lamar Odom could die if she goes ahead with plans to divorce the former basketball star, according to reports.

The reality star, 31, has been there for Lamar, 36, ever since the news broke that he had overdosed on drugs and alcohol at a Nevada brothel last October.

But recent revelations that Lamar is drinking once again and refusing to undergo treatment has allegedly led her to question the impact she can have on his continued recovery.

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Worried: Khloe Kardashian is concerned her estranged husband Lamar Odom could die if she goes ahead with plans to divorce the former basketball star, according to reports

Worried: Khloe Kardashian is concerned her estranged husband Lamar Odom could die if she goes ahead with plans to divorce the former basketball star, according to reports

TMZ reports that Khloe is keen to proceed with divorcing Lamar but feels a 'tremendous amount of guilt' as it could lead to further substance issues.

Khloe cancelled her Kocktails with Khloe shoot this week amid reports the pair had spent the week arguing over his reluctance to get treatment for substance addiction.

The celebrity gossip site also claims Lamar is drinking in a bid to sustain a 'normal life'.

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Khloe and Lamar and is awaiting comment.

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Back on the booze: Lamar allegedly bought multiple glasses of brandy during his visit to a bar on Easter weekend

Back on the booze: Lamar allegedly bought multiple glasses of brandy during his visit to a bar on Easter weekend

Troubled: Khloe has been there for Lamar, 36, ever since the news broke that he had overdosed on drugs and alcohol at a Nevada brothel last October

Troubled: Khloe has been there for Lamar, 36, ever since the news broke that he had overdosed on drugs and alcohol at a Nevada brothel last October

The former LA Lakers star spent Easter weekend with Khloe and her family, but the reality star did not appear in the festive spirit when they were spotted heading to church on Sunday morning.

Pictures subsequently emerged of Lamar drinking in a bar the night before, which clearly caused tension between the pair.

'Khloe is very worried about Lamar and his behavior,' an inside source told People. 'But Lamar refuses to listen to her.'

Due to the fragile state of his kidneys because of the overdose, alcohol consumption carries considerable danger.

Lamar even responded to Khloe's pleas by stating: 'Nothing will happen to me. Look how I survived the last time.'

Supportive: The E! star filed for divorce from Lamar in 2013 but put things on hold when he was taken ill to continue making medical decisions for him

Supportive: The E! star filed for divorce from Lamar in 2013 but put things on hold when he was taken ill to continue making medical decisions for him

The E! star filed for divorce from Lamar in 2013 but put things on hold when he was taken ill to continue making medical decisions for him.

After recuperating at Cedars-Sinai hospital for nearly three months, Khloe moved him to a $3 million Calabasas home where she pays the rent.

'Khloe supports Lamar financially in every way,' the source added, including that she also paid off his entire hospital bill.'

According to TMZ, his drinking has reached crisis levels, but Lamar is not so keen to receive treatment.

Tough decision: Reports claim that Khloe is keen to proceed with divorcing Lamar but feels a 'tremendous amount of guilt' as it could lead to further substance issues

Tough decision: Reports claim that Khloe is keen to proceed with divorcing Lamar but feels a 'tremendous amount of guilt' as it could lead to further substance issues

Sources told the site: 'Khloe's doing everything she can to convince him to get treatment for addiction. We're told he's happy to go to physical rehab, but refuses to deal with his drug demons.'

Adding: 'She's even suggested an outpatient program, but Odom remains defiant.' 

Lamar allegedly bought multiple glasses of brandy during his visit to the bar, according to the gossip site.

The sports star is reported to have arrived at the establishment just before midnight on Saturday with two male friends. He didn't leave until around 1:00 am on Sunday. 

Fall out: Khloe cancelled her Kocktails with Khloe shoot this week amid reports the pair had spent the week arguing over his reluctance to get treatment for substance addiction

Fall out: Khloe cancelled her Kocktails with Khloe shoot this week amid reports the pair had spent the week arguing over his reluctance to get treatment for substance addiction

 

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