Demri died from endocarditis; a bacterial infection of the heart valves which is mainly caused by IV drug use and yes dirty needles. I have a respectable job and the only way I could keep it was to get right before I went to work and I would spend a 2 week pay check in 3 days and starve for 2 weeks. But all the while enjoying experiences that you must cherish greatly, I imagine. Because shed been staying at his apartment at the time that she got sick (when he had gone on tour,) and according to them, he hadnt thought to leave her enough money to buy new bags of cotton for, what, ninety nine cents? . LoveMara:). You can tell when theyre lifers. RIP Layne, Demri, Mike, rosheen, Andrew, Chris, and everyone else who left this life untimely. Otherwise its just another chain.. you cant go without. Would they be right? That crap about the model and Layne I would bet money thats not true. I ran into Darin a few days back always nothing but love when we see each other. Its just talk. And things like that. Some are experimenting with stuff, which can just be a part of growing up. She went on a few dates with Layne and fell in love with him. Hadnt seen that one in a while,its been around forever. Staley's girlfriend, Demri Lara Parrott, started shooting smack and Alice in Chains got famous. I will pray for you I know it has to be really tough. Prayers. Theyd have taken her by the arms, and said, Johnny was a Godsent to Layne. Allegedly it got to a point where she knew that her presence in his life was causing them both harm, so she left him alone and did her best to let him move on. She did her movies, needed a babysitter for many, but she got through it all. I just wish that they both had survived, Layne marrying her, but it seems that she didnt want to get married. I think she, Nancy, and Mike Starrs mom have been through hell. Apparently, he found that lasting love with Dem or did he? It was believed that Parrotts death was the beginning of the singers end. Im on suboxone tho. Sounds like you are happy and settled now with your beautiful familyhave a good weekend xx, Barbara, Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Is it possible to be Demri on the left? Every parent wants their child to grow up healthy and successful. 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. Lanegan was struggling to quit heroin and I would swear to this day that hes here because of Layne. Shitty logic. I have always speculated that the girl he was referring to was her. I miss you, Demri. I know that he was at Jerrys 98 Halloween concert, and had thought about making an appearance there. It was missing something. The Mad Season lyrics are generally regarded to be Laynes true feelings on everything and in Lifeless Dead he said How he wished that they would wed/I promise on our love she said/promises were never kept so we know he wanted to marry Demri at one point and for some reason I feel that he wanted to have a family. And, as I mentioned, there are a lot of true facts in the story but I dont know what to make out of it as a whole. I am very sorry about your lossI hate cancer and congrats on doing good, keep strong. Js songs and Ls singing and their harmonizing is what blasted AIC to the top and gave them all their success. I stumbled across it by chance. I think he lived with Ian at the warehouse on Another thing that saddens me is that she had to live in a nursing home with elderly people when she was only in her mid-20s. All Unknown Facts, Mutt Lange Was Shania Twain's Husband Before Frdric Thibaud -, Harry Joseph Letterman - Bio, Details About His Kidnap, 7 Other Facts, Moira Dela Torre Had Difficult Experiences in The Past - Everything About Her, Ch Avery- Shocking True Story Of Lloyd Avery IIs Brother, 30 Best Fuck You Songs For Very Difficult Moments, Demri Parrotts Death, Mystery About Her Life And Layne Staley, Darryl Baum: Facts About Mike Tysons Guard Who Shot 50 Cent. You will be ok. Love lots of love. More rehab for both. Demri and I share the same birthday. But, when you have someone over 6ft tall and weighing under 90 lbs, its time to step in. Oh my she was so beautiful, so beautiful!!! I see a lot of conjecture and guessing about the nature of these relationships and its bugged me for years. Love you Barb, I totally agree and share the love and respect I am a recovering addictthis month I got my 6yr 6mo clean time!!! Thats what all 4 of my friends whose lifes are over would tell you all who are hear reading this. Courtney Love tried to chase him down following Cobain's death. "Died" takes this Up to Eleven. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Oct 29th is a day a lot of us who knew and loved Demri will never forget. Soon I heard he had passed on. We loved our friends and they dropped like flies around us one after the otherwe thought we could control it.. they thought they could live forever.. I was jealous of the model dip**** and I hated her. The village to raise a child or extended family member or friend to help re-direct those who are going off track, is not here anymore. Many people looked after her, while Layne was on tour. Thank you. I did crack and heroin for years. Demri Lara Parrott Murphy was an amateur actress, girlfriend, and later fiancee of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley, who lived from February 22, 1969 to October 29, 1996. Sunday Nov 11 @ 12:22pm "I was at Harborview in the MICU taking care of Demri on the ventilator during the time she died. She was very sure of herself and this was apparently the cause of some of her problems with Layne. But if people who love Demri dont come to talk about her, other people will do, however, not always with good intentions and you know this! Thank you for this site, and these photos, and your memories. Im confused. That all makes total sense. I liked Classic rock and blues when I was 11. I was her Respiratory Therapist in charge of her breathing support. Now I dont have to worry about that anymore. Demri Parrot's Personal Profile Not just a story about Layne and Demri. RIP LAYNE RIP MUSIC. They both were on different drugs by the time Dirt came out, and it only grew worse for them both, though they still loved one another. I know Im near death, Staley continued. I am sure that he was pressured to go on tour and not feeling well decided that instead of letting the fans down and letting them see him in that state he felt he had a better chance stating away from that pressure. Demri and Rosheen loved each other very much and I loved them both. I didnt get a album to hang on my wall which would have shown something for all the hard work. Believe me they love you!! I have heard that she is a very sweet and caring person. I dont think a lot of people understand how much damage it does. He told me that he Hey Barb if Dem were alive today, what do you think shed be doing? I am thinking more of teens I have been watching grow up from their young years. She was an amazing person from what I can get, and im sorry for the bad word but f*ck the haters.all jealous people that dont know how to appreciate someone so full of life Demri was! http://grungestorytellers.xanaland.com/2013/02/happy-birthday-demri-crew-guy-recalls.html. What a beautiful comment. I feels like Demri realised too late and by protecting everyone and trying to avoid them any further pain, she decided to leave. Sorry I really wasnt trying to make this about me just stating that the daily struggle is so hard and it always helps to have those who have been there talk you through it. 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. and yeah, Jerry writes beautiful music as well as Layne did..also, can someone confirm me if Layne did live with Mark Laneganfinding it a bit strange, dunno..ive read some of Lanegans interviews where it says that aroun 98 he mostly lived around L.A, just moved therewhatever, and by the way, Im also a big Nirvana fan, can you Barbara or someone here confirm me if Kurt Cobain was friends with Layne? Finally, best of luck if you write a book Muself, I would love to produce a film documenting all of this. Hi Susan, my name is Layla and I saw your comment about your cancer situation. One story he told her mom the other her dad. She also had a very unique style, and was very popular. Its sad because most society cant look past ones addiction to drugs although we all have some weakness or do something that would be frowned upon & even if one was perfect its still not right. I know it can cause lots of damage to your body. Ive read things on here claiming that she took his money and relied on him financially, but I cant say Ive ever read anything to say this is true. EVER. 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??? At 26 she was wearing a pacemaker. After that, I dont think he wanted to go on.. The rest Yes, Jerry had a coke problem. This may be too personal to ask, but I have been curious. I think that a lot of facts that she put on the story are true, BUT..she def. But Demri did start using drugs again, and instead of asking her to leave, because then she would really be in trouble, Layne took a hike. So thanks for always showing us the best of Demri! I never met him, but thats according to people who did. RIght before Demri died she had been about to move to Hawaii with her father (or stepfather, I forget which.) (Handout). My hope is people considering trying heroin or opiates in general just one time will read your story and Demris story and think twice. Although Demri passed anyway, her mother remembers her fondly and without regret or anger. Bless you, get well, and have a Happy New Year filled with love, happiness, and joy. I always hope to be able to tell myself if I become terminal someday that death is a part of life and hopefully itll bring me some comfort and I will look at it a different way. However, a report claimed that a friend of the former couple named Amber Ferrano alleged that it was Layne who introduced his 5 feet tall petit ex-girlfriend to drugs. and Layne almost backed out then, but the others talked him into it. Its too late. Tags: Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland Why did Demri Parrott die? I guess anyone could do the research and read all the interviews and maybe even talk to the people who knew them but no one is going to get it completely right. They had called me after being with me in Vegas in the spring of 93 when they got there and they wanted Layne to have the band there on Family Day to deal with Band Issues. Then he drove to Bothell and unloaded the car at home and he couldnt get her to wake up. My daughter was actually a big reason why I fell into darkness because her mom was making my life miserable and it made me feel absolutely worthless and then I would get high bc then I wouldnt think about it. She is too tall.. too lean wrong body type.. cant see her face.. wrong hair.. wrong clothes.. just not her. But I guess thats the nature of celebrity. But that black cloud, which they couldnt see in those early days, hovered over them both. Now for the more positive things: Demri Parrott (which I recently found out was pronounced Puh-Row) was described by everyone who knew her as a bubbly, charismatic and beautiful girl. Even by something as small as a cold. One of Layne Staley's friends who spoke to NME revealed that he was placed on a 24-hour suicide watch after he had learned that Demri Parrott died from an overdose. You were making fun of it and you crooned the line you are so superduper bravissimo to me like the big goofball that you were. Demri Parrott died in 1996 at the age of 27 and it also contributed to the death of her former boyfriend, Layne Staley The American model and actress had issues of drug abuse, was homeless at the time, and it is also alleged that she may have introduced Layne to drugs I was put into an induced coma for 6 days on a ventilator. Ughhh, whats the need? I will speak for us all in saying we hope you read this and change your minds. I was wondering how Demri and Laynes moms were doing, esp. He became sort of ashamed and let it go longer than he should have. It is not worth your life and the heartbreak of your family just to see what its like. Staley then delved into his family life and how his father passed away after falling into a drug-filled route, with the two growing estranged. Layne apparently adored her; he would never talk badly about her and apparently it was the same with her. It took Layne Staley, Alice in Chains' lead singer, a while longer to kill himself with a speedball. She would be in there for months at a time following serious operations on her heart that left a foot long scar on her chest, and she had a pacemaker installed. thank you for you time keep up the good work for these beautiful magic souls you keep alive. In spite of all the rumors he WAS clean. Apparently she made friends with some of the elderly people and used to make them laugh. She was having a harder time this time and told him to take her to Capital Hills to get drugs he said, No! <3, Hi Barb I needed to reach out to one of Demris friends. I heard that methadone is harder to kick than H in some cases. Thanks for this site. Maybe Koa was referring to one of them. Well I highly recommend it. Guys wanted to be noticed by you and most girls wanted to be like you or be your friend! Thanks so much, your website and memories are so generous and appreciated. JOHNNY BACOLAS I found out Layne was on heroin after the Van Halen tour in 91. In 2005, Cantrell, Kinney and Mike Inez, who replaced Starr as bassist, reunited for a benefit concert. Aftermath [ edit] She also had a younger step-sister, Christa Dougherty. Prayers for those trying to beat opiate addiction out there. Back in 93 early 94 Layne was seeing this dip**** model who did more harm to him than good. Everybody had their problems, not just Layne. But hes right here with us now on the fire place! DAVID DUET At our next rehearsal, Demri and Layne walked in together, and within a month I was doing guest appearances with Alice in Chains, singin Bowie songs and stuff. Although she is not here in body, I can guarantee she is here in spirit, watching everyone and is beside her mother. I took this picture with my web camera.. the picture was a photo copy taped to my wall.. Mike met with her because when Layne got mad she refused his calls so Mike did it to tell her off and because he wanted to find out why he was ejected from the band and figured it was from Melinda and Sean breaking up. 2 years after they were engaged and about 6 years since they began dating, the former couple split. Remember life is short and so special..love your loved ones today because we might not have a tomorrow. One night he and his father were shooting heroin together and his father ODed. Im sorry, but I just cant stand the man. I think a book about your life that includes your friends and remembers them would be lovely. Club tells us, the year 1996 seems to have marked the start of his slow, sad downfall. Same symptoms. demri parrott. I believe that their friendship was love as well as drug based. Just human. Laura. Oct 29th is a day a lot of us who knew and loved Demri will never forget. I was here many years ago and it has really come a long way. I completely understand this, and I dont expect that everyone should like her, nor do I wish to make her into an angel or saint; she wasnt. I too lost a sister. . One of the purely amusing anecdotes de Sola shares concerns the night the Music Bank, the rehearsal warehouse where the band rented space, was raided in 1988. Demri Parrott may not be a rock star but what she has in common with them is that she died early and as a result of a drug overdose. I love it! Makes me wonder about the beautiful pictures of Demri above, Id love to know when they were taken. 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. Oh manI wrote all that for nothing. I read that she would give her last few dollars to someone if she knew they needed it more than her. "I pay you," she screamed back. into dope deep at that point, and one time I saw her on the bus and she pulled up her shirt and showed me her scar from when she was on the hospital table and they had to massage her heart back to life. She didn't met her biological father and half sister until she was an adult.She was of Native American (Cherokee), Irish, Scottish, Welsh, English, and Swiss-German descent. 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. I do think that Demri deserves more appreciation in her own right, though. Finally, Starr left angry. e_wink.gif I was only then getting to know Layne and I liked him a lot. Although arts did not give Parrott the fame that she got from her relationship with Layne, she was in love with different aspects of it. Anyway.. hate to burst your bubble and mine.. because I was excited to see a video of her FINALLY but no that is not her. I just wanted to share that with you and everyone else on here. 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. They were less like brothers than like a weird married couple. God bless you all. Very little is known of Demri Parrott, except that she was practically worshiped by her fianc, Layne Staley. I could go on for days with stories, but I wont. This is in response to what Liz said about Layne and Kurt, were they good friends? I will never be whole again and I keep stuffing the pain down and filling the hole in my soul with heroin but I never am rid of the pain nor am I ever joyful and worst I think of allI dont even feel alive. . So I get it and I consider myself to be a very strong willed woman. Alice In Chains late leader Layne Staley tragically lost his fight against addiction on April 5th, 2002. When young, we all do crazy, risky things, especially in the early 90s. Its a tribute vid, and at 5:45 (and I mean exactly easy to miss!) It is so scary and so serious. Id love to hear your take on any of them if you do read them though. Yeah were gay, wanna join us? LOL! As her mother, when I am missing her most all I have to do is google..I am so happy you made it, I tried to direct Rosheens Mother Tina to your site but she didnt get it so I will continue to try. But not anymore. He really freaked out over Kurt a few months before that. By the way she didnt like her name shorted she loved the unique name of Demri. They were both hardcore heroin addicts and much of their life and their relationship was very, very ugly. Demri tried to warn me too and I also ignored her and lost years of my life.. that I can barely remember and doing almost everything I had always promised myself that ID NEVER DO I EVENTUALLY ENDED UP DOING THINGS I COULD NEVER OF IMAGINED ALWAYS JUST TRYING TO SURVIVE THAT FUCKING EVIL ADDICTION!! It was just so shocking and upsetting. 04/05/93|04/05/02 It was later revealed that he leaned more toward drugs so much so that he lost the ability to ingest food. Siblings: 4 (Devin C. Remme, Derek J.P. Murphy, David J.M. Joseph Tinnelly- Controversy, Why He Left Hells Kitchen, Where Is He? Layne did mention that he was affected by Kurts death. I hope and pray that youre ok today, to live and tell more of your story. 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. She was vacant, self-serving and morally bankrupt. 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