Lamar Odom Showing Signs Of Improvement *UPDATE* Odom Out Of A Coma. Responds To Khloe Kardashian's "I Love You" (Video)

Lamar Odom still has a long way to go as he fights for his life. But for the first time since being hospitalized he's showing signs of improvement.

TMZ reports that there is reason for optimism after doctors at the Las Vegas hospital where the 35-year old former NBA player is being cared for ran tests Friday, October 16th, that show his heart function is "much better."

It had been previously reported that 4 major organs, including Odom's heart, were failing. Doctors say that the improvement is a good sign.

Odom remains in a coma. Physicians are stressing that he needs "calm" around him because non-stimulation promotes healing.

They are limiting the amount of people being allowed in his room. Odom's estranged wife, Khloe Kardashian, has remained by his bedside.

As we previously reported, Odom found unresponsive Tuesday, October 13, following a weekend of partying at Dennis Hof's Love Ranch South in Pahrump, Nevada.

**UPDATE**

Lamar Odom out of coma, breathing on his own, and speaks to Khloé Kardashian: http://t.co/7NgkqE39zO pic.twitter.com/nOVssWbwsg
— E! Online (@eonline) October 16, 2015

Lamar Odom is out of a coma and responsive, according to new reports by several media outlets, including E!Online and USA Today.

Odom's former college coach, Jim Harrick, told USA Today that Khloe Kardashian texted him the encouraging news.

“She reached down and said ‘you know I love you’ and he kind of nodded,” Harrick said during a phone interview. “Three or four days after being scared to death and fearing the worst, that is a little hope, a little progress. She texted me that (information).”