What happened with that book, he had a really good chronological order of things. I hope you read this, it could really help you. Hope the families will at some point be more forthcoming as well. I have IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, so I shouldnt be taking anything, but the pain is so bad. Yes, I like both men and women. Starr was likely the last one to see him alive. At least, Layne came first. Js songs and Ls singing and their harmonizing is what blasted AIC to the top and gave them all their success. Later, as he got deeper into heroin, he almost seemed stooped over and maybe a little bow legged in AICs last concerts in 96. Ive read several places where it said he had braces on his legs to help him walk, but I think that is not true. There were reports that he would go to Toys R Us to buy games and return home, but always by himself." Im very thankful for my daughter because for the first time I had to clean up and start to deal with things. I think that Layne always sort of blamed himself for not looking after her, because she did need looking after. Its just talk. And things like that. Although Demri passed anyway, her mother remembers her fondly and without regret or anger. Im so glad that Demris mother supported her no matter what. that doesnt makes us bad people! Take care and Thanks so very much again for keeping this site up and running. Drugs make you paranoid. And their angel wings. I am thinking more of teens I have been watching grow up from their young years. About. Thank you for sharing this, I don't care how accurate it was. Marian Leahy, 91, of Poulsbo died Oct. 29, 1996 at Martha & Mary Nursing Home. Late 96, Demri started backsliding and this was around when I finally met her. Courtney Love, center, tried to chase down Staley following the death of Kurt Cobain (r.), to see if he might've known something about the mysterious circumstances surrounding Cobain's death. How the Death of Demri Led to Laynes Depression and Death, ystein Aarseth- The Disturbing Life And Death of Mayhems Euronymous, Jeniece McCullough: Everything About Bernie Macs Daughter, Ren Anglils Bio, Marriages, Kids, Net Worth, Other Facts About Celin Dions Husband, Who Is Meyers Leonards Wife Elle Bielfeldt? I remember Johnny being the same way. Boredom plays a role and if your a recovering addict you have to keep yourself busy. . I dont know how it is nowadays though. And Marilyn had no family to help her, she was alone in all this. Died: October 29, 1996 Hair: Brown Eyes: green Height: 5'0" (152cm) Demri was passionate about many things and excelled in art and theatre. I hope it helps you as well. I know Demri got endocarditis as a result of heroin use, and all of the trouble that caused her. You will be ok. Love lots of love. If you go onto Facebook you will find a number of groups dedicated to the memory of Layne. Trying to make this world we live in better for everyone. SORRY, but no one Ive known has ever STAYED clean for someone elses sake, because theyve been shamed or guilt tripped into getting clean. Demri was five feet tall and tiny, and Xana was six feet tall and, like, Amazon. You may never read this, but I hope that you do, from a nothing person, who is just concerned and someone who cares. Barbara might be able to offer more insight, but I definitely get the vibe that Layne wanted to eventually get clean and have a family at some point in his future. I could not have put it better.Recovering addict myself. He drove around town for a while after that not even aware that Demri was dying in the passenger seat. It will ruin your life. That doesnt mean I dont care that just means I wasnt aware. Staley created a personal shrine in the recording studio featuring a dead puppy in a jar that he used for inspiration as he crooned lyrics like "Stick your arm for some real fun.". Since both Staley and Cobain were smackheads and ran with the same musicians, the assumption was he might know something. Seeing posts pertaining to Andrew Wood, Xana and Mike was very pleasant too. My tricuspid valve was infected and a large vegetation had grown on it. It also contributed to the demise of her ex, Layne Staley whose death was also one of the 23,518 recorded deaths in the US in 2002, per Wikipedia. Its a terrible disease and I have seen so many patients that I treated and transported from the streets of Detroit that had it from shooting up. by someone I never knew. That would mean everything to me. She was unconscious for two and a half hours before she finally got to hospital. Addicts are a triggers for me so 12 step meetings are not good for me but they work for a lot of people at least in the beginning stages they worked for me too. I am here to support if I can but a simple chat is as far as Ill go. her relationship with Layne Staley, the singer of rock band Alice in Chains. What could he dofight back? Endocarditis is the end result of shooting with dirty needles or sharing them. He only ever made one reference to the fact though, and that was after she was gone. I do believe in suboxone if you just use it for a short period and then detox off. Much love to you, from W. Seattle xoxo. Thank you for visiting the site and showing love for the ones we love. Parrott was born in Bremerton, Washington to Kathleen Austin and Dennis Dougherty on February 22, 1969. Demri Parrott. The pain is more than you can handle. They broke up, in part because she couldn't accept his relentless womanizing. Murphy, and Christa Dougherty (step-sister)) Demri Lara Parrott Murphy (February 22nd 1969 - October 29th 1996) was an American model, artist, and muse, and an amateur actress, girlfriend and later fiance of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley. Stay away is all I can say, I have met very few people who have just tried heroin and not become addicted. In addition, Demri had a cardiac pacemaker in her heart. It means so much to me. She sometimes complained that she knew he was sleeping with other girls, but she also had relationships on the side too. Tom has two versions. People call to make sure they are listed in the Thank Yous on an album. She had this really cool, big Roman nose. Thanks Dave! Happy to know you found and enjoy the web site. Youth fueled by fame and wealth is even more deadly. Although we miss them dearly, let this be a lesson to us all. Barbara you remember when you came into the room at the hospital and thought you were interrupting and we got Rachel to leave so you could have some private time with Demri and she thanked you saying she felt like she had vultures over her and could feel Rachel wanted her to die so she could have Layne. Sure, that might work for a short while but ultimately addicts need more incentives in their life then how someone else feels and those two things shame and guilt can also completly back fire on family members who always seem to try this route too and it will just cause their addict to go deeper and farther into their addiction and they may begin to isolate themselves emotionally and physically away from the people who made them feel that way because they dont wanna let them down anymore or let them see the disgusting mess they know theyve become.. so theyll just remove themselves from their lives instead.. breaking everyones hearts including their own. Yet, MM continued on til the day she died. play a tattletale game. People around the world come here to share informations and curiosities and read stories about people you love so much. Its been a doubt to me, because Ive also read in a lot of interviews from 97, 98, that Mark was already living in La because of rehab and stuff like that but sometimes would come to Seattle, although he moved to LA in 98but yeah, it might be possiblethanx again! The site is great, the pictures are beautiful, and it so wonderful that we can remember them. You can read more about her on her FB tribute page. You were like a mom to them,making sure they were eating and breathing. Their children. I first read that on the findadeath.com forum many years ago maybe 06 or 07? Someone who took many drugs, uppers, downers,narcotics, yet she always tried to better herself, in acting, in life. She once called herself an alien waiting for a ride home., Around 97, Layne had moved to the U Dist. Did Layne Staley write a song about Demri Parrott? Im not jumping on this now just because our wonderful Layne is gone as much as because of the conjecture. Just one of many reasons I want to be cremated so Im not out in a cemetery forgotten about like by some prick like that! I just came across this site, and Im stilled to my core by the haunting beauty in these photos and the story of Demri and Layne, and so many others in her world. They were less like brothers than like a weird married couple. But when the band was recording in Los Angeles during the Rodney King riots in 1992, Staley would hit the scary streets, desperate to score. Jerry loved the rock star lifestyle and didnt want to give it up and he was pissed at Layne. I know none will be truly right until you and Darrin perhaps right one but for now could you guide me to what you feel is ok?? I dont know why I chose here, maybe I need to vent or maybe I just want to share a little bit of the truth as I perceived it. 2 years after they were engaged and about 6 years since they began dating, the former couple split. His body was found partially decomposed after his manager, Silver received a phone call from his accountant who was worried that there was no withdrawal from his account for about 2 weeks. She was just a friend of my roommate. Ive always thought you were such an exotic beauty. What does that tell you? Being in a relationship w/ Layne changed none of that. But of course I would hate to spread any lies or speculation; if youre a friend or relative that somehow comes across this and would like anything removed please let me know. They started dating around spring or summer that year, she is thanked in the liner notes of "Facelift", which was released on August 1990.She is not, as widely but wrongly believed, the woman on the cover of Alice in Chains's album "Dirt", released on September 29, 1992, that is model and actress Mariah O'Brien.Layne Staley and Demri Parrott were, according to close friends and band-mates, described as perfect for each other and the term "soulmates" has been used more than once to define their relationship. Again Thank you so much for sharing your story it is important that we all share our stories with each other openly and honestly so another person does not fall into the same trap. But he wanted to be left alone. The did accept him but it never worked out. But, how did it happen? For opening your heart with all of us, for sharing your love and passion for Demri, for making her not being forgotten Demri Parrott died on October 29, 1996. It was even sadder when we found out Mike Starr was the last to see him and saw that he was in troublebut Layne wouldnt let Mike call 911now hes dead, too. Just thinking about it. He always kept saying that he had slipped. Most of what everyone heard then was nonsense. Heroin usually either ends in jail, life long opiate replacement programs like methadone or suboxone or death. By the way by the way , I am a female b. He also did Mad Season at some point in there. Demri died in October 1997, and you say that Rosheen died six months later. Haha! Get over yourself and if you remember to comment then be positive and stop snapping at people. But also open dialogue about drugs and continued thinking of the young that this could never happen to them. He was not her boyfriend he was older than her parents, but he was in love with her and thought the were going to get married. The former model had 3 younger brothers, Devin C. Remme, Derek J.P. Murphy, and David J.M. I believe that when he lost her he probably felt like it should have been him and that the only hope to be happy was gone and like I explained before he probably just gave up trying to quit and just decided to let it consume him. One of his friends told him that hed had an image of Layne trapped in an airplane as it filled with smoke (what a thing to say!) I remember when Demri died people were using the phrase, "What a waste". Then my dad died n i lost it. But I guess thats the nature of celebrity. And I used to live my life just like layne and demri. But sometimes feeling it completely is what we need to do. For life. From what Ive read, she was disliked by many people in Laynes life (and vice versa) because they viewed her as a bad influence, and she knew this. He hadn't yet mastered singing high. Following his death in 2002, Screaming Trees frontman told Rolling Stone, He never recovered from Demris death. He was in the middle of drawing a very cool cartoon for him when he died. Producer Dave Jerden watched as Staley disintegrated after a dressing-down from Cantrell: "Layne, who had such a strong personality, had completely turned into this nothing.". Just rude and no respect Or those already gone like Demri and Layne.. best thing they can come up with is they have a life to live??? When he came out, he assumed that she was asleep. And thank you for your website. Until America recognizes the addict is sick have compassion try to help not enable stand up to the Government to look at Portugal & the actions they took it worked sadly it is scary how the future looks. Despite his numerous attempts to get clean, Staleys body was discovered in his Seattle condo, with toxicology reports finding his death was the result of an accidental overdose. I know he did get an infection because of his very, very stupid way of not looking after things. But, if you do, you could save a life. When I was on dope I just didnt care and all that mattered was how I was going to get better or keep from being sick it wasnt even about getting high anymore because it would take $500 to vet high once for a couple of hours. She seemed to have style that was individual in fashion and photography. Felt a little CRAZY. She had been using off and on for a few months. It is believed that her death has overwhelmed Layne so much that he returned to addiction. You need to get well. Demri was born in the Pacific Northwest, in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington. I wish you were still here with us. Theres an interview with AIC from 1999 on RockLine (Im sure you know it) where Layne calls in, and at the end of the interview he mentions that theres a girl he was friends with that had turned into a freak. An autopsy revealed that the singer and multi-award winner that his weight declined to 80 pounds. Which is a good thing trust me. I did not see anything from anyone on Thursday Oct 29 2015 about demri I guess everyone forgot. In turn, Silver called Staleys mother, Nancy McCallum who called 911. Stop this. The surgery went good..(tryin to hurry) after surgery i got on suboxone n was doing really good for 6 months. She turned really different, and believe me when I say that she was not truly the person that she was becoming. Staley and Parrott, by then his fiance, went to rehab together at least once. Not much is known about this unidentified older man aside from the fact that he apparently isolated her from her friends and family and wouldnt let them talk to her. I have seen people/myself go from great people to completely changed. Is that because of damage to his skeletal system due to heroin? Demri Parrott and Layne Staley were engaged for 2 years. The reason Demri always stood out to me was that was always Demri. Well I highly recommend it. 2. But miraculously i stabilized and had open heart surgery to replace my valve..im so sorry this is so long but im not done yet. Hey everyone, im a long time lurker but never have posted not sure why. In 1993, when the band was touring in support of "Dirt," Staley would walk offstage midsong to get high. I can only imagine what the music, art and fashion industries would be like today if they had both survived their addictions. Ive read about how Demris was stuck inside her home with the dealers waiting by her front door somewhere. My nickname growing up was AD so if it was shortened by her she would call herself little D. Dont know unless she was doing a rap thing if she did that with others but do remember her correcting people who did say Dem, not Demri even to me. Hey Barb if Dem were alive today, what do you think shed be doing? Know that you are loved, and that we all care about you. It was her choice, Im sure if someone could have stopped her, they would have done so. You are the only one on the internet who knows about those days, and any info on Demri, Layne, Chris, Andy, or others in the Seattle Grunge Scene would be appreciated. You were never just Layne Staleys girlfriend you were definitely an energy and a force all your own. Heroin doesnt turn you into an asshole. On the other, Staley's affair with heroin got serious fast. They have it, although I have not seen it in the display but I do have the paperwork from the curator. pfft, you didn't even fkn know her. Thank you so much for sharing your stories. But in continuing with heroin and coke, she damaged her body more, to the point of no return. She was made weaker by the fact that shed contracted heart problems from the use of dirty and used cotton when she used heroin. Im pretty sure about it , Much love, peace and good karma to you! Which is correct?? While it warms my heart that people want to know about her, care about her, love her and most of all have not forgotten her genuinely unique gifts. It was hard to tell because as many times as he said it was over, she was still going around town telling everyone that they had gotten married. We all know parts of things, combined it all might make sense one day huh? Or they try to do 3x what they usually do or something stupid like that. I hope your doing better. Alice in Chains was the first of grunge's big four to break out, but Nirvana clearly won the to-the-death competition. She was staying with Tom the coke dealer because he had klonapin so she wouldnt have seizures. No one would have had any idea who she was if not for Layne. I have been a long time fan of Layne Staley. I think Jerry really was sincere, too, at least back then. He loved Layne more than anything, I think even more than Courtney sometimes (Courtney as you all know was Jerrys on off gf.) For all the site! e_wink.gif I was only then getting to know Layne and I liked him a lot. Not to mention the way she speaks about Jerry Lets not forget that the guy wrote (and still writes) most of the beautiful and haunting AIC music. . Ughhh, whats the need? Seattle, 1991. But unless you knew them.. because they were so private I just cant imagine anyone can ever get it right.. unless you were there and you felt their life spirit.. you know what I mean? Its been lonely here without him. Staley remembered, I was trying to kick this habit out of my life and here comes this man asking for money to buy some smack., He finally kicked heroin use, and Im still fighting, Staley said resentfully. I dont wanna see people anymore and its nobodys business but mine.. To give Layne and Demri a fair and honest recording of their life stories. I struggle everyday to not use heroin. May your familys hearts be at ease and protected. So heartbreaking for everyone. One story he told her mom the other her dad. Opiate Addiction is selfish to the core. This is the kind of ridiculous talk he put up with from people who claimed to like him. They were engaged in 1992 but later separated in 1994. derek died in a car accident. I know this is an old post but why did you put Demris name in quotes? xx. But then I was never much more than a witness. also if you look up Demri Parrott Dave Hillis, theres a pic of her in not great condition soon before she passed. JOHNNY BACOLAS I recall many nights when I was living with Layne, Demri would come to the house and after Id go to bed, she would just open my door, sit at the edge of my bed with a bag full of potato chips, chew really loud, and just talk. It has nothing to do with you why they cant get clean. Doesnt matter though that she was not mentioned in her obituary because I know that Rosheen knew how important she was to Demri and Rosheen was at her funeralso that probably hurt her. I even wrote a blog on that hat for Christ sake, http://grungestorytellers.xanaland.com/2013/03/the-hat-with-purple-aura.html. Demri DID die of an overdose after not using for a short while,,,,She battled endocarditis for over 2 years which the doctors informed my family they were unable to kill (Ive often wondered if it was MRSA before it had a name,) She had a heart valve repaired and another replaced and the pacemaker implanted age 26. It is a familiar tale but one that just cant penetrate the young minds. It was Layne and Demri and they had to find me to tell me they started doing dope and how wonderful it was, and right then I knew they DAVID DUET Before I left Seattle, Alice in Chains was having their big Bumbershoot show and Facelift was out. I never told anyone that I knew you and you used to tell me dont let it bother you. Band manager Susan Silver told Staley that he had to be the one to break it to ticket buyers that the concert was going to end midperformance because he was too screwed up to carry on. On April 4, 2002, Starr, high on benzodiazepine, offered to call 911. (Im sure this is an exaggeration but you get the idea.) Yes, families fight, a lot, but in death should not peace be made between everyone? Barbara D. I wish they were still hear every time I listen to him sing I cry its so sad Ive been fighting my addictions for 20 years its a daily struggle but the music keeps me alive for now I pray there together energy doesnt die the spirit is forever. It was supposedly him who reconnected once she became ill. She suffered a lot in life, from around 1993 (I think) until her death in 1996, she was in and out of hospital constantly. I paid a professional hat blocker a lot of money to help me with the final construction, but I bought all the fabric and designed them, I dont even know who Rachel is. 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