Last week the National Enquirer ran a report claiming that Culkin, 31, was spending $6,000 a month on a heroin and prescription drug problem, and that he had turned his Manhattan apartment into a drug den, alleging that he would be dead in six months due to his addictions.
The cover of the National Enquirer last week. Credit: National Enquirer
Despite his rep's denial, the tabloid is standing by its original assertion, yesterday urging the former child star to "get the treatment he so desperately needs."
They hit back online, writing: "Our advice to Macaulay is to seek professional help to avoid the same tragic fate as other beloved celebrities including Whitney Houston, who died earlier this year.
"Should Macaulay's representatives continue to deny (our) accurate and detailed report, we are ready to offer him the opportunity to take a blood test administered by an independent medical lab."
The paper also referred to Culkin's friend Elijah Rosello, who died of a drug overdose in March this year, at the age of 24.
Culkin (R) with actor Seth Green in May this year, attending the 2012 Adult Swim Upfront Party in New York. Credit: Getty Images
In late 2010, Culkin split from long-term girlfriend, 'Black Swan' actress Mila Kunis. Current reports suggest that this split started his downward spiral into his alleged addictions.
Culkin and actress Mila Kunis called time on their low-key eight-year relationship in 2010.
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Olivia, it is so nice to see a caring comment, wishing someone well instead of all the negativity and nasty comments. Thankyou to you, its good to see there are still beautiful people in this crazy tormented world... I hope your life is a happy life. I also agree with you and hope he can turn it around if it is true...
ReplyAmerican can't handle the truth, it citizens take drugs. Stop acting like a child and sweeping it under the carpet and own up to it. Its not going anywhere, no matter what laws you make about it....
ReplyTo many sleep overs at Michael Jacksons place
ReplyLooks like he needs a decent feed. But the media cant call him a drug addict without any proof. The onus is on them to prove their claims.
ReplyI hope he gets himself some help. He is only 31 and could still have a decent career if he does something about it now.............
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