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Lamar Odom Is “Defying the Odds,” “Getting Stronger,” Aunt JaNean Mercer Says

Lamar Odom and his aunt, JaNean Mercer
Lamar Odom's aunt, JaNean Mercer, released another statement to Us Weekly about her nephew's condition on Monday, Oct. 19 -- get the details.

Several days after Lamar Odom regained consciousness, his maternal aunt, JaNean Mercer, released another statement to Us Weekly about her nephew's condition on Monday, Oct. 19.

"Lamar has always been blessed with a tenacious, fighting spirit, overcoming insurmountable obstacles to achieve the impossible," Mercer tells Us in a statement via her rep. "These past few days have been no different. He is defying the odds in his toughest battle to date with GOD's grace."

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Mercer — who is currently in Las Vegas along with Odom's estranged wife, Khloe Kardashian, and other Kardashian family members — says she is hopeful that her nephew will fully recover.

"Each day Lamar is getting stronger and reaching significant milestones in his recovery. We are committed to remaining by his side as a family for our champion, who we love immensely," she tells Us. "Your continued prayers and well wishes have been the fuel to keep us going, and for that we are eternally grateful."

Odom, 35, was found unconscious at Love Ranch South, a legal brothel in Pahrump, Nev., last Tuesday, Oct. 13. He regained consciousness on Friday morning, nearly 72 hours after being unresponsive.

While he remains in critical condition, a source close to the situation previously told Us that Khloe, 31, has rarely left his bedside. "He is getting better little by little," the insider shared. "He's saying more words. The Kardashians and Jenners were with him last night. Khloe is still by his bedside. She strokes his hand and kisses his cheek. It's very sad and sweet."

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The source added that Khloe is dedicated to his recovery. "Khloe says she is not leaving until he walks out of that hospital," the insider shared with Us. "She's really been amazing."

Other family members to join the famous reality TV family include Odom's ex Liza Morales and his two kids, Destiny and Lamar Jr.

Related: PHOTOS: Kardashian family album

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