And Layne tried it, and he said that was the first time he really thanked God. I noticed the list of books on the home page and decided to go check out Everybody Loves Our Town by Mark Yarm at our public library. This fucking drug use is like the insulin a diabetic needs to survive, he said. Now you may say that he was just fed up with waiting for Layne to find solid ground once and for all, and I could totally understand that, but youd be missing the point. Demri died in the hospital with her mother and her aunt right beside her on the morning of Oct 29 around 7:40 a.m. She was unconscious when she was brought in and never woke up again. So, anyway, the point to me leaving a comment is to say that I just read Layne Staley, Born again by Adriana Rubio. I was a weird kid because I liked all different types of music that kids my age didnt like because it was considered uncool. It was never about, How are we going to prop him up to get him on a tour? I had this conversation with Layne over and over and over after the success of Facelift: Your health is the most important thing. 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 It is heartbreaking the way Layne died and was not found for 2 weeks. Demri Parrott - Biography Demri Parrott was an American artist who was born on February 22, 1969. Not sure why but it left me feeling weird. Then bring on the lying to hide it from everyone who loves you, bring on the HORRIBLE shame and actual disgust for yourself for turning into everything you had always looked down on or at least never thought youd become..a junkie. Much love and respect to everyone that Layne touched. Club tells us, the people close to the singer appear to think that a very specific point in time marked the start of his darkness. I know I will personally miss Demri as long as I live but today marks the day that Demri was taken from us ALL forever. There were reports that he would go to Toys R Us to buy games and return home, but always by himself." I know thats super personal n i thought i remember Barbara saying she didnt know specifics on what exactly happened. The EMTS never did anything but save your friends life. Does that not spread to ones own family? I remember sitting in my room in Iceland in the early 90s, listening to all the grunge bands thinking Man..Id like to be able to live in the smack dab middle of all this madness, be chilling in Seattle with likeminded folks. Hes a different person on coke. Ya I mess up and say it (we had nicknames) but also it was to motivate her to add a little fuel under her butt and remember she had a purpose for being here. The truth about the ways she lied, cheated, manipulated and stole from him have all been conveniently forgotten.". I have always speculated that the girl he was referring to was her. You have to completely get away from your environment you used in like the whole city you gotta find all new friends and you need to want it more then anything else!! Did she have a license? Marital Status: Single My sister also was an addict and passed away in 2008. REED HUTCHINSON (Feast guitarist) Before Layne was going out with Demri, I got to know her through I understand that Jerry started doing cocaine again around this time. If you'd like to see more pictures of her I recommend these tumblr or facebook sites. Jerry did love Layne but there are definitely 2 Jerrys. I too adore the photo of Demri on the couch, didnt she have the prettiest, most elegant little hands?! Scared of what? . e_biggrin.gif ) His anime of choice back then was Vampire Princess Miyu. I dont wanna see people anymore and its nobodys business but mine.. At least, Layne came first. His vocals cannot be matched. Although we miss them dearly, let this be a lesson to us all. . For all the site! There is a thin line between being a friend and being a parent. Dont forget me though and please continue to be my angel; I know theres enough of you to go around for everyone. Was that not what Demri was trying to say? Barb just saw this quote from Kathleen on PaperPortraiture website: I was saddened to see so much misinformation still out thereI am responding to the post of 10/29 Remembering etc. I dont think you do not know the dimension of your work. Was it the pressure she felt? An indicator of that drop in regard for himself was when, in 1998, he contracted gangrene as a result of his lifestyle. Demri would be proud of you For me, layne was Alice in Chains. When I called Christy about Demris Wake she asked what happened because Demri had just been there Monday night, which was the 28th which matched with Tom. I know we all hear this and we all have been told over and over to stay away from drugs but I wish I could drill it into kids heads who might consider trying it. She wasnt making a lot of money back then, but she did manage to get a lot of his. -Chris, Was wondering if you ever went on any road trips with Demri to see AIC? I think of her all the time, and how our similarities made me feel so much better about myself as a teenager. I believe. She showed me her belly button, and she goes, Look, I can make a cats butt! This blog says everything I wanted to say! Staley's accountants contacted his former manager, Susan Silver, and informed her that no money had been withdrawn from the singer's bank account in two weeks. Addiction is no joke, I go to med school so I spend a lot of time in the hospital and its just awful what being addicted to something does to people. Thank you for sharing this, I don't care how accurate it was. She must be a really strong lady. Layne would visit her often in hospital, and even flew from Germany to Seattle to attend an intervention that her friends and family arranged after their break-up. I believe that their friendship was love as well as drug based. She also had a very unique style, and was very popular. Beautiful memorial and thank you Kathleen..it truly means a lot to those of us who hold them dear to our hearts. It was just so shocking and upsetting. In Demris case specific, you are doing an incredible job, because you are brave enough to tell us who was the real and captivating Demri Parrott. In spite of all the rumors he WAS clean. For those of you who don't know, Layne Staley, the singer of Alice in Chains, was in the long time relationship with Demri Lara Parrot who sadly died in 1996 from drug overdose. Staley's body was discovered on April 19, 2002. They were eventually engaged to be married. In the position he was in, its probably the only way he couldve had a lasting relationship. May your familys hearts be at ease and protected. Cornell said Layne came up the stairs to the apartment and was crying and nobody got up and gave him a hug and now he wished hed have done that. Sean Kinney, Layne Staley, Mike Starr and Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains during an In-Store record promotion in Los Angeles in September 1990. This drug is so powerful and addicting that people will keep using even when theyre slowly killing themselves, ruining their lives and hurting the people they love the most! You know what he was like? Or did he just appear that way because of being really thin and probably feeling sick a lot? Not just a story about Layne and Demri. also if you look up Demri Parrott Dave Hillis, theres a pic of her in not great condition soon before she passed. She was an addict, just like Layne. Her memorial service took place on November 2 at Neighborhood Christian Center and donations were made to Harborview Adult Medicine Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation, Harborview Medical Center (Seattle). What a cute smile!!! I have IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, so I shouldnt be taking anything, but the pain is so bad. Look at her smile, too. Sorry I meant to say decision! However, their addictions caused damage to the relationship and they broke off their engagement. Demri, who was the cutest, most beautiful thing in the world, came up to me one night and lifted up her shirt. I really appreciate this site. She was really frisky; she was all over everybody. She couldve been so much more, its a shame. I think this is from 1991." People are complex and I never knew her but it seems this tribute site exists because she earned it. I don't know man, you can try to write your own story as much as you want to, but it feels like some people enter this world with a story already written for them. It is extremely addictive and will destroy your life. For those that have been debating on whether to buy it or not, I say, save your money. Thank you for your story. They are not my friends.. by someone I never knew. Ive read/heard about that name (Demri Parrot) since the late 90s but never really felt the urge to check out her bio until recently. I know I have no chance. I honestly hope so but if not.. no judgment here just love and understanding. Also there is a pretty controversial youtuber whos channel is Freelee the Banana Girl, and she does cuss a lot lol, but her videos can definitely help. Did you make it through? I want people to know that you also had an amazingly strong and smart Mom who not only cherished you but also tragically lost you to a demon that she was powerless to fight against and so were you.. that she lost you far too soon.. which broke her heart and not long aftershe tragically lost your brothers too.Your life may of taken a wrong turn and you got too lost too find your way back but that was not your whole story. Layla, Ummmm people still have lives to live sir, No need to apologizeIt just shows you careI was just giving you another way to think of it but not like the person behind me answeredsaying others have lives to live etcthat is selfish and narcissistic as you know what! Maybe some of Dems other friends can help you to confirm if that is really her but I say 100% NO.. but you should ask Fab what she thinks or Darin Lamb. She almost died from doing a speedball. Barbara Instead, the Alice in Chains singer later began withdrawing from public spaces but was able to avail himself at the 1997 Grammy Awards and a few other appearances. I hope things are getting better for you and if not you hear me and please go get help. I would love to see them all again, Thank you Niki! Barbara D. Well here I am, all these years later. This site has been around. Today the sitereceived a comment from Demris Mom Kathleen which is so special because she thought of us and wanted to let us know how she felt today and I personally wanted everyone who watches this site.. friends, fans and people who loved her a chance to hear from her Demris Mom today. Yes, they had other loves, yes, they were not dating at the time of her death, yes, Demri was off on a jag, staying with someone else. Demri's obituary. *, I will pray for you and your family, God bless you Susan. So it is that Alice in Chains, with its influential blend of heavy metal and grunge, which plays on. 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.". I wish I could hug you and Thank you again for visiting my website and coming back again after 10 years thats crazy huh? By David de Sola | November 1, 2016 | 0. He loved Oscar, his sisters baby. This website is simply amazing, a treasure trove of information for those wanting to go under the surface. He thought because he wasnt living there he shouldnt have to. So sorry to hear about your Dad too and believe me I understand how easy it is to go back to the only thing we know made us numb again. You did so much for them. It was missing something. This is in response to what Liz said about Layne and Kurt, were they good friends? or Tracy Johnson.. all of them can be found on my Facebook friends list. But why? Survivors include her mother . Demri Parrott was a creative and beautiful women, best known by music fans as the girlfriend of Alice in Chains front man Layne Staley. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. I knew Layne circa 94 99, Demri circa 96 right before shd died. And then shortly after that, their whole sound changed cause they got introduced to the scene and Susan Silver. were goners. She was also seeing this new guy that her family hadnt met. On the other hand, his last few songs with the band were in 1998. The site is great, the pictures are beautiful, and it so wonderful that we can remember them. Their children. The website will forever live on my server for those seeking to learn a little more. 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. Sometimes, we forget that they are people too. She wasn't happy with the suicide ruling and wondered what more there might be to the story. Thanks for visiting the website and sharing the video but that video has been around for awhile and it is not Demri.. Then Demri starts to get sick, and shes in the hospital many times, her heart, her lungs. Ughhh, whats the need? But also open dialogue about drugs and continued thinking of the young that this could never happen to them. This past Saturday was the 20th anniversary of the death of Demri Parrott, Layne Staley's ex-fiance. May God Bless you. Its too late. (Im sure this is an exaggeration but you get the idea.) When he came back from tour he moved back in until the band went down to do Rock in Rio. Its the worst pain in the world. Regarding kids I think Layne wanted to have a family. Demris story haunted me when I first learned of it a few years ago. You are so missed. Having been an avid fan of grunge for well over 20 years, I had always wondered about those references to Demri in relation to Laynes demise. Happy to hear youve enjoyed it. Oh my she was so beautiful, so beautiful. Thanks for the reply. In my experience the Demri info isnt accurate. The seduction of heroin is no joke and ANYONE can be its next victim. I agree with you D and Eric, in different things a lot of that just sounds to made up..and even if Jerry is a bit arrogant or has this kind of personality-which Ive read somewhere of him being a bit hard on Layne-it doesnt mean hes not a good personShe paints him like such a BAD GUY! Starr, after a stint on VH1's "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew" and "Sober House," overdosed on prescription drugs in 2011. That time he was upset because he felt everyone in the band should be at Rehab and it really pissed him off to be singled out esp. 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. "Layne supplied nearly all the money for their addictions. She would have made it clear when she was in a better place to do so, not while one is kicking. ~Kat. So I get it and I consider myself to be a very strong willed woman. You lose the internet Susan bc you obviously dont give a shit about other people that have to concentrate on sobriety every day, work a full time job, pay bills, take care of kids, etc. A loving comment from Kathleen (Demris Mother) after she ran into Darin Lamb and found out about my website for the first time what a blessing. Which is one thing people whove never been addicted to opiates dont always understand and maybe never can. It is around this point he cut her off financially so he was not supporting her addiction. May 31, 2015 Date of Birth: February 22, 1969 Place of Birth: Bremerton, Washington, U.S. AIC has always been a huge impact on me personally (and musically). I am very sorry about your lossI hate cancer and congrats on doing good, keep strong. sonuta bouna dememi love hate love'de " live for you but 'm not alive" diye. thanks admin|. Barbara couldnt answer that either, and I thank her for her response on a previous post. I wish Demri had that same desire, to want to be an actress/model, who read books, studied acting. So did Laynes fame, which Demri felt sucked into, although she always tried to maintain her own identity away from Layne. I think this is Rachel that made Andys purple hand hat. made up, its like she takes on real situations and then adds ugly false details here and there.. yes I have read several times that Layne and Mark Lanegan lived together for a time. Layne tries his best to help, but she wont listen, her body probably being beyond help at this point, and telling Layne, let me go, its too painful, just let me go. He adopted her and her birth name became Demri Lara Parrott. She goes into rehab and comes back to the car gets in and falls asleep while he runs errands. I have some copies of her poetry. Whatever it was that happened, their names still linger and the mystery of their love and death still hangs. I am here to support if I can but a simple chat is as far as Ill go. His mother was quoted in Grunge is Dead as saying that he bought another condo in 94, but I dunno. Date of Death: October 29, 1996 Place of Death: Bremerton, Washington, U.S. I know it can cause lots of damage to your body. What happened to Demri? Was it the greater love that made them sole matesdrugs? Yes, she was sick from herion, but so was Marilyn. Thank you so much for sharing your story it means a lot and people who do not understand need to hear it. RIP Demri, Layne, Rosheen and Mike. See more News You may also like. For all she claimed she wanted to be known as Demri, not Layne's girlfriend, she rode that and took whatever she could from it. Following his death in 2002, Screaming Trees frontman told Rolling Stone, He never recovered from Demris death. The blue hat was given to the EMP by me at Mike Starrs service there. Last Updated on November 8, 2022 by Baib Ngwan, Demri Parrotts Family and Life Before She Met Layne, What to Know About Her Career and Artistic Life, Demri Parrot Met Layne in 1988 and Dated for About 6 Years. Why do you think it is so hard to stop? Oh my she was so beautiful, so beautiful!!! If you call 911, he wont be your friend. No one had a bad thing to say about her and honestly believe shes in that extreme minority of human beings that are inherently and intrinsically GOOD people. I recently watched the Andrew Wood documentary and your words had me in floods of tears. In no way did I mean to upset anyone on this site. Nonetheless, there are other claims that Demri and her ex met at a party and it was love at first sight. She never tapped it seemed.. no matter how horrible the circumstances got she could deal with it. So thats what i have been doing staying clean. She collected vintage clothes and was described as an artistic and peaceful person. had an issue and he couldnt stop. Layne and "Demri's" families have the right to mourn them with dignity and they have a right to remember their loved one's through very rose tinted glasses. She had been clean for a little while before she went in and shot heroin with that guy she was dating. I moved thousands of miles away, he changed his email address and, though we spoke on the phone a few times since then it was only about little things. Being so removed from the reality of it all only made it more exciting though, and through all my adult years I have regularly sought out every bit of information I could about the real lives of the musicians involved, and in this case, their significant others. For life. One story he told her mom the other her dad. Then he relapsed again. What's not known is if they finally connected. I know this is an old ass post and comment but I agree, this post is weird as fuck. I hope you read this, it could really help you. He had his cats and a nice place to live and his art and his hobbies. The drug is the great deception and it kills people around where I live every day. Died: October 29, 1996 Hair: Brown Eyes: green Height: 5'0" (152cm) Demri was passionate about many things and excelled in art and theatre. >:(. One Day Ay A Time. The comments above and below have provided a welcome clarity on the Demri/Layne situation after MUCH reading for the last few days. Once you fall, that base diminishes. She said take her to Capital Hill to Rehab so he thought he was (per what he told me). From the same photo shoot as the picture . Haha! RIP Layne and Demri." Demri Parrott died on October 29, 1996. Crazy. Consider yourself having a friend in Iceland from now on. She also created a path for herself as a model, artist, muse, and actress who died of a drug overdose on October 29, 1996, at the age of 27. Me and some other fans have read nearly everything we could find on Layne and there has not been a mention of any girlfriend except Demri. I know that. She just GLOWS!! Anyway, Im pleased to see others still commenting in these threads. Kathleen, Im so sorry for your loss, I cant even imagine, but please know there are many of us who adore Layne & Demri. I was talking with her daily. If so, what kind. She had talked him into putting a lot of big purchases in her name. . Just not interested in other peoples opinions or stories, they bore me. 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. remember her asking me super-direct questions like, So, hows the sex between you and Angela? And I was like, Oh, my God, you cant talk about this! Demri had family, many friends, and Layne, but she kept on running to the end. Was just curious about that. But that black cloud, which they couldnt see in those early days, hovered over them both. Young, but very sexy. I can say that Kathleen and Rosheens Moms know each other and leaned on each other during that tough time when they both lost their daughters. Career: Model, Artist, Muse, and Actress. demri parrott. They were both hardcore heroin addicts and much of their life and their relationship was very, very ugly. she looks really different than in her other photos, still pretty, just a little rough and worn down. I loved Layne and Demri was a beautiful girl and the whole situation is tragic and if they survived maybe rock would still be mainstream. I did not see anything from anyone on Thursday Oct 29 2015 about demri I guess everyone forgot. I cant get over how freaking gorgeous Demri truly is. Its not like you can just sit around the house for 2 weeks and suffer life doesnt allow it and if you dont have great insurance the rehab isnt taking you either. I have nooo clue i would never have imagined in a million years Id be doing what Im doing today if I was asked back thenI have 3 kids.. But nevertheless, Starr still blamed himself and never even spoke about it until that Celebrity Rehab . I heard a lot of nice things about how Layne how he was a very down to earth person but, we need to remember we are all human and we all make mistakes in life. 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