Lamar Odom had a 'death wish' says father of his late best friend Jamie

Lamar and Jamie

Lamar Odom had a death wish, according to the father of Lamar’s best friend – who tragically died in June.
Jamie Sangouthai died earlier this year from a flesh-eating bacteria which he caught through intravenous drug use.
His father - Guillermo Castillo – believes that Lamar, who was friends with him from childhood was overcome with grief.

The brothel where Lamar was found

He told New York Daily News: “I think Lamar is done. I think most of it is because he missed my son so much.
“I think deep inside they had a death wish, or a wish to die together. It sounds very cold-blooded, but I have a hard time controlling my emotions.”
Lamar, who was married to Kim's sister Khloe, is in a medically-induced coma after being found unconscious at a brothel in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
He is believed to now be showing slight signs of improvement and it what appears to be a positive sign Kris, Kylie and Kim have all left his bedside.

Khloe alluded to her concerns for Lamar, over the death of his friend Jamie in an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, which recently aired.
In an upsetting scene Khloe is seen having a tense phone conversation with her ex, who she married in September 2009. She exclaims: “One f****** death after another. I can’t handle it.”
She continued: “Lamar’s best friend since he’s been like 12, Jamie, just passed away unexpectedly. This is all just really upsetting. He’s distraught and devastated.”
“Lamar has suffered so much loss in his life. I’m always going to be there for Lamar, especially when something as tragic as this happens."

She continued: “I’m really on high alert for Lamar, because anything, I think, will set him to spiral, and that’s kind of the last thing I want for him.”
Following the news of Jamie’s death both Kris and Khloe are believed to have offered him as much support as they could.
A source said at the time: "Kris and Khloe have both spoken to Lamar. They are trying to console him. They really want to make sure that he is ok right now and that he knows that they will do anything for him.
"She is keeping him from a dark place. She hopes that she can help him right now. Even though they’re split up, they’re still married and she does care about him. Jamie’s death has scared everyone."
But another insider shared: "He's taking it really bad. And is asking for space to reflect.
"[Khloe's] been a major support for him. They talk all day long and she calls almost every hour to check in on him."