LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – The death of David Osborn troubled Demi Lovato. Was David Osborn Demi Lovato’s boyfriend? While David Osborn’s relationship with Demi Lovato has never been confirmed by Lovato, Lovato’s father says the two were in love; when Osborn died in a tragic tubing accident in July, Lovato suffered a broken heart for the man she loved, claims her father.

Did David Osborn’s death contribute to Demi Lovato’s rehab entry?

An alleged eating disorder, bulimia, cutting, and a broken heart are among the various alleged reasons Demi Lovato has entered rehab. Lovato has yet to confirm any of the allegations. But as reported in early November on LALATE, Lovato exemplified shocking weight loss in 2009, tweeted a song about eating disorder, and prompted concerns about her skinny frame.

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In August 2009, Lovato reportedly tweeted the above photo with the words “I need you to know, I’m not through the night.. Some days I’m still fighting to walk towards the light.” The lyrics are from the song “Courage” by the Christian rock group Superchick. Supechick songwriter Melissa Brock says the song is about her own struggles with eating disorders.

And while Lovato admitted to have suffered from bullying, was Lovato suffering from bigger issues? Lovato said “For me it was all of the verbal harassment I had to deal with. People say sticks and stones may break your bones but names can never hurt you, but that’s not true. Words can hurt. They hurt me. Things were said to me that I still haven’t forgotten.”

But in July 2009, Lovato tweeted “Can’t wait to see you again in heaven … Texas isn’t the same without you. RIP David Osborn”. Osborne had died at age 21 of a tubing accident that month.

And while Demi has entered rehab for physical and emotional issues, reports of heart beak over the death of David Osborn are added to the alleged struggles the singer is undergoing. While Lovato seeks help, Demi remains silent about her struggles but has thanked her loving fans for their support.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Did David Osborn’s death leave Demi Lovato heartbroken? David Osborn, 21, was the alleged boyfriend of Demi Lovato who died in July. Osborne, a musician, allegedly died during a tubing accident on a river last summer. Lovato tweeted shortly after the July death “Can’t wait to see you again in heaven … Texas isn’t the same without you. RIP David Osborn”.

Now reports claim that Lovato was dating Osborne and was heartbroken after his death.

“Now some close to the Camp Rock star are suggesting she checked into rehab to deal with the heartache she suffered after the tragic death of David Osborn, an aspiring rock musician” claims Radar Online today.

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Today, Demi’s father confirms the actress was dating Osborn. “She was really heartbroken. She was really in love with the guy,” said Demi’s father. “Bless her heart. She’s always been an honest person, what can I say?”

Various news reports have tried to claim different reasons for Lovato’s rehab entry. Lovato’s rep has confirmed to news that Demi has entered rehab for physical and emotional issues; but no further clarity was given with that news statement.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Alex Welch of Beat Freaks (photos below) is furious at Demi Lovato. Alex Welch (aka BGirl Shorty) was on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew (Season 3). Now she could be heading to another arena: court.

Alex Welch was one of eight members of the all female dance team that finished as runners up in the popular reality show. Most recently, Welch has been a Jonas Brothers Live in Concert Tour backup dancer. Now she has been identified as the tour member that Demi Lovato allegedly punched.

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News reports this week have said Demi Lovato has previously battled “eating disorders” and is seeking “control by getting help”. E! adds that Lovato’s troubles have included bulimia “A source tells E! News that Demi Lovato has struggled with bulimia, and it is among one of her emotional and physical issues.”

In  February of 2009, Lovato posted a long myspace post which included comments about her battling issues of self-confidence. “Honestly, I feel like a new person and in the best way possible. Over the past few months I’ve really just changed my perspective on life and it’s really made me mature into a “new me”. It’s weird, I’ve even been dressing more ‘girly’ because I’ve gained a lot of confidence in myself and my appearance.”

Film appearances for Alex have included Stick It, Date Movie, Step Up 2: The Streets, Bring It On: All or Nothing, Prom Night, and in the upcoming movie Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. And beyond Lovato, Alex has worked with Pink and Miley Cyrus. Her music video appearances have included Toni Braxton’s “Make My Heart”, Justin Bieber’s “Baby”, Jonas Brothers’s “Bounce,” and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.

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TMZ reports that Welch has met with attorneys about the Lovato alleged incident and “is considering legal action.”

As previously reported on LALATE, Lovato recently admitted her troubles with bullying. “For me it was all of the verbal harassment I had to deal with. People say sticks and stones may break your bones but names can never hurt you, but that’s not true. Words can hurt. They hurt me. Things were said to me that I still haven’t forgotten.”

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Demi Lovato suffered from an eating disorder, namely bulimia, claims reports. Demi Lovato alleged eating disorder, bulimia, and cutting are detailed in new reports following her entry into rehab. Lovato has only confirmed that she is suffering from mental and physical issues. As reported yesterday, Lovato has previously posted to Twitter lyrics from a song about battling bulimia and eating disorder.

Demi Lovato has previously battled “eating disorders” and is seeking “control by getting help” claimed PEOPLE. E! claims today that the eating disorder is bulimia “A source tells E! News that Demi Lovato has struggled with bulimia, and it is among one of her emotional and physical issues.”

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Demi Lovato Weight Loss Picture 2009

In August 2009, Lovato tweeted the above photo along with lyrics from the song “Courage” by the Christian rock group Superchick. Melissa Brock authored those lyrics, offered the song for free for fans in support of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and said the lyrics draw upon her own eating disorder struggles.

That same year Lovato wrote extensively on myspace about her self-confidence, that she had “gained a lot of confidence in myself and my appearance.”

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Demi Lovato’s weight loss (photo below) prompted fan concerns far before Lovato’s entry to rehab this week. And while Demi Lovato’s weight loss and alleged eating disorder has never been publicly confirmed in detailed by the Disney star, PEOPLE magazine is claiming today that Lovato has suffered from eating issues.

A source close to the Lovato family tells PEOPLE today that Demi has “fought through eating disorders and has struggled with cutting. … Demi is taking control by getting help.” Lovato’s rep has confirmed to news that Demi has entered rehab for physical and emotional issues; but no further clarity was given with the news statement.

Demi Lovato Weight Loss Photo:
Demi Lovato Weight Loss Picture 2009

Lovato tweeted the above photo in August 2009. The skinny frame immediately prompted concerns by fans. Demi at the time reportedly tweeted the photo with the words “I need you to know, I’m not through the night.. Some days I’m still fighting to walk towards the light.”

The words are lyrics from the song “Courage” by the Christian rock group Superchick. The single “Courage” has significance for eating disorder struggles.

Superchick offered a single of “Courage” for fans earlier this year in support of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Superchick’s own Melissa Brock has said the song is about personal struggles. As Brock spoke about anorexia online, Superchick fans have responded with their own struggles, including bulimia.

Brock wrote  earlier this year that “I want to share with you the story behind the song, which is about my own struggle with an eating disorder. I hope that it reaches someone out there who has been or is where I’ve been, that it will encourage those of you who may be struggling with a similar problem. You’re not alone… and there is hope.”

Brock added “There are so many people out there who are struggling with self-image issues and eating disorders. Sometimes, all it can take to help someone is an unexpected compliment to remind them that they are beautiful!

“Join the OperationBeautiful.com  movement and help change someone’s perception of themselves today… because we all need a reminder sometimes that we are each uniquely and wonderfully so beautiful.”

Just months before tweeting the picture, in February of 2009, Lovato posted a long myspace post which included comments about her battling issues of self-confidence. “Honestly, I feel like a new person and in the best way possible. Over the past few months I’ve really just changed my perspective on life and it’s really made me mature into a “new me”. It’s weird, I’ve even been dressing more ‘girly’ because I’ve gained a lot of confidence in myself and my appearance.”

Lovato has also suffered from bullying. “For me it was all of the verbal harassment I had to deal with. People say sticks and stones may break your bones but names can never hurt you, but that’s not true. Words can hurt. They hurt me. Things were said to me that I still haven’t forgotten.”

The official statement from Lovato’s camp states Demi has entered rehab “in order to seek medical treatment for emotional and physical issues she has dealt with for some time. Demi has decided to take personal responsibility for her actions and seek help.  She is doing just that.”

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