Layne loved what they had done, he thought Jerry did it on purpose. 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. He told me that he I didnt know any of these. Layne and Demri always thought I could help people get clean for some reason when I never did and Mike thought I could help by getting him on the show Intervention. Any of the songs Layne wrote about his relationship with his former fiance, Demri Parrott. The opposite occurred, she cut off contact with Layne save for minor interactions, she hustled to get money for smack. 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). not demri.will try and find the link to the post that says she was not available/she and Layne not together at the time. But as a fan who collects all kinds of memorabilia, it is nice to have. Some are experimenting with stuff, which can just be a part of growing up. I originally posted feeling pretty down and Im sorry I vented about personal feelings that only tangentially had anything to do with Layne. I just had to say it. Every addict Ive read about has said the same thing. Actually, the best of times was when everyone was just strung out on booze, coke and sex the basic musts on any rocker's CV. For me, layne was Alice in Chains. Layne was always really quiet about it. Thank you for that ms. Susan. Older more successful groups need to talk to some of the up and coming or simply make a video so that record companies can play it to newly formed groups. And Layne tried it, and he said that was the first time he really thanked God. She also had a younger step-sister, Christa Dougherty. Did you make it through? Soon I heard he had passed on. Do you know that the book about Mike Starr on Amazon is like $100 bucks? I think about 95% of it had to do with shame over what he had become. Valley St. or Roy. I started our just doing it because it made me feel energized to create my own music as well as to work. Before she died, Parrotts drug use left her homeless, with a history of prostitution and theft; as well as health challenges of endocarditis. I just wish that they both had survived, Layne marrying her, but it seems that she didnt want to get married. Yes, she introduced Layne to heroin, yes, they both got caught up in it, but she didnt want to stop, though Layne tried. I have no doubt in my mind about that. 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. Now whether or not Layne ever knew just how much I liked him, I dont know, but Demri knew. I hope it helps you as well. End of june..i start getting sick again. There is a popular opinion that Demri introduced Layne to drugs after they started dating. Dear Barbara, thanks so so much for this post. After a long time of trying to stop and being unsuccessful you willingly succumb to ityou just give up!!! Education: Arlington High School, Washington (1984 1986); Lakewood High School, Arlington, WA (1986); and the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Jacksonville, Florida (1985 1989) In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. I pray that you have lots and lots of time left with no pain. Kathleen was hurt by that and would say, "My daughter's life wasn't a waste". At least, Layne came first. (Im sure this is an exaggeration but you get the idea.) Sid and Nancy also come to mind in that respect. "Died" is a song by Alice in Chains and the final one recorded with vocalist Layne Staley before his death in 2002. Xana La Fuente, if youre reading this, I just want to tell you that I find you so inspiring too. Thank you for this wonderful website. In all actuality they probably never will unless they have gone through it. Most of us refused to turn someone on for the first time. But, I dont know of a court that would deny a parent power of attorney if they have a child on the brink of death. In turn, Silver called Staleys mother, Nancy McCallum who called 911. His father was six years clean when they rekindled their relationship, but he soon started using again, and the two of them were getting high together. Layne is one of my favorite musicians and as soon as I saw and read about Demri, its easy to see why she was loved by so many and still is! Haha! Youre in my thoughts and prayers. Im so glad that Demris mother supported her no matter what. (The ones that used and didnt contract it, were generally the ones that either snorted or shot with clean needles. 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. 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. I was with Demri most of 96 up until I went in the Hospital Oct.14. And I have a life too. Im determined to fight this demon, and be a better daughter, sister, aunt and friend to those who love me. She said take her to Capital Hill to Rehab so he thought he was (per what he told me). I hate to stop before I am finished with something and will work 72 hours straight to get something finished no matter what even being my own boss. And to your Family. Parrott had died in October 1996. How did her kids get so involved with drugs and addiction? I didnt wish to get in an argument here I dont think its appropriate but I think it was just a misunderstanding. If you call 911, he wont be your friend. What do I have to do? Layne had admitted that he was mostly finished with show business. 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 had nothing left of them myself so it was like a true gift and to find pictures of my loved ones online. Sean was an alcoholic and Mike Starr was a drug addict. 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. Demri went to rehab a few times and she had a pig valve in her heart. I would stay with Layne and Demri sometimes, and I had laid on their floor kicking for a couple of days. Ive read this a few places. If youre saying to yourself Ahh.. Thank you for your story. It can sneak back in and take over even faster then it did the first time. Also Layne hid that he used drugs even when people knew he didnt advertise it by being associated with it. Demri always and forever a wild wood pixie. 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. Previous article If you are interested in promoting your band/music email altnationadvertising @gmail.com RELATED. Think about it like this who could write a book about you? Im not using drugs to get high like many people think. You do that on your own! She was also bisexual, which was not as accepted in the early 90s as it is now, and there are some beautiful photos taken of her with a girlfriend. 2). Being involved in the music scene, where there tends to be a lot of substance use? Him and his girlfriend Demri both lived with me at the time. I wish I could hug you and Thank you again for visiting my website and coming back again after 10 years thats crazy huh? Marilyn Monroe. "When Sean got lit he was pretty unstoppable," a friend says. Also how she would decorate her hospital room with the same. I never met Demri but I used to rehearse at Naf and played at the Offramp and RCKNDY , so I met Layne, Mike, Sean and Jerry a few times. I also took the photo of Demri with the red white and blue tights on, I gave her the tights from my work Fantasy Unlimited, and we went to see our friend Pony and I think she and Pony dressed up then we took a few photos, this being one. Why? Dear Barbara, I wrote this on Darrins page, but Im writing to you again on this one, though they are probably all one and the same. Its a tribute vid, and at 5:45 (and I mean exactly easy to miss!) We never celebrated my birthday so she wanted to be clean so we could which was on the 28th. Let their legacy be one of art and discovery, friendship and love. I hear all these people who talk down on heroin addicts because they cant just quit or that they make other people suffer. Comfotably numb. That girl looks like shes afraid of Demri, or what Demri is saying to her, while Demri looks totally relaxed, lol. I cant say I know much about her, but in the end, I hate the idea of romanticizing two junkies seemingly feeding off of each other. Layne continued touring, they both continued the drugs. Blessings from Iceland. xx. Was it the pressure she felt? I ask them to send me the strength I need. I went to the video and checked and I dont think its Demri because: 1. 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. *sigh*. 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 dont know where he went though, and even the people who he rented from thought he was still living there. i hope all the people who shared their stories here are doing well and i pray for those who have lost their battles and for their families as well. His vocals cannot be matched. And I agree, no one should die the way he did, junkie or not. Thats an actress and that picture is a screen cap from the video Sea of Sorrow. He also thought Damon was spying when it was obvious, no one had to tell. She was unconscious for two and a half hours before she finally got to hospital. When Demri passed, Layne really took that hard. Unfortunately she died from a heroin overdose in 1996. 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. Media can put entertainers on the highest pedestals and even encourage the descructive behavior, but drop them like hot potatoes or make matters even worse when the downward spiral goes into overdrive. What she looked like, how she dressed, & the decoupage shed make from angel& Victorian cutouts that she would paste on boxes & give as gifts. "Died" takes this Up to Eleven. Then again, all the dealers would come to his house anyway, because, hey, he was Layne Staley. Thank you Kat, I try to be friendly and just treat everyone like I would expect to be treated so its always nice to hear. 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.. All the sources for the information Ive obtained are from her friends or family, so I trust them. Layne had told her that if she started using drugs again hed have to make her leave. As for cotton what as ridiculous thing to say. I dont think many people did, to be honest with you. (Terry McGinnis/WireImage). (Back then we were still afraid of Aids and stuff and I dont mean Layne and Demri but others that came over. Days passed before his accountant sent up an alert that Staley hadn't been withdrawing any money. I love it. She was born Aug. 21, 1905, in Westphalia, Rhine, Germany. Makes me scared to have children. If you'd like to see more pictures of her I recommend these tumblr or facebook sites. She must be a really strong lady. Demri Parrott, with, I believe, her brother, Devin Remme (also deceased). Thats when he came back and Demri left. To give Layne and Demri a fair and honest recording of their life stories. She did not need makeup to shine. A lot of creativity! Now I dont have to worry about that anymore. When someone you care about turns blue and stops breathing that will mess with you forever. Im grateful to be 19 years clean and sober and also I stopped before my body got thrashed ( although coke alcohol and pot were my drugs of choice, not heroin). It is believed that her death has overwhelmed Layne so much that he returned to addiction. Her smile, always sincere, always beautiful show who she was and how she was. It took Layne Staley, Alice in Chains' lead singer, a while longer to kill himself with a speedball. It is possible. Did you hear this new record by this band? And I loved itI thought it was so cute. Ive really been inspired by a lot of Laynes music, both AIC and Mad Season. sonuta bouna dememi love hate love'de " live for you but 'm not alive" diye. Demri did NOT get Layne into heroin. Hed had a close call and he didnt think that hed be able to stay clean on the road with that lifestyle. And even when dealing with something as delicate as the history of these people you always share your stories and never treat us like crazy people. I often think what could have been if he just got clean, what kind of music hed be writing? Take care!! She was talking to another guy right behind Layne and she was wearing black shirt and shorts. I often checked on my kids breathing when they were newborns. to make him jealous. The photo of Demri on the couch in lingerie is at my apt on Queen Anne, the one Andy died at. I haven't seen her in years, but I had a thing for her since the moment I laid my eyes on her and I can't get her out of my head to this day. Johnny was a Godsent to Layne. Staley's body was discovered on April 19, 2002. Neither Demri's mother nor Layne's stepfather have been able to confirm that. For the first time in 10 yrs im doing good! She died of an accidental overdose, her mother will confirm this and its also written on her death certificate. I think there are clues around us every day of something more and that when we die were NOT gone forever so I will continue to believe that something happens I just dont know what it is yet. Demri Lara Parrott Murphy (February 22nd 1969 - October 29th 1996) was an American model, artist, and muse, and an amateur actress, girlfriend and later fiancee of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley. 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. Thank you Ana and yes addiction destroys your body Thank you for bringing that up. I knew Layne circa 94 99, Demri circa 96 right before shd died. I was put into an induced coma for 6 days on a ventilator. Layne wants to quit, Demri doesnt, she has developed a fatalistic attitude towards her life. Personally, I have no idea exactly what happened, but I got a lot of stories. Anyway, Layne introduced my friends and I to Demri, and Ill never forget my first impression of her she was this angelic looking little thing, with the biggest, most genuine smile She took my hand in both of hers, and told me what a pleasure it was to meet me. Demri didnt have money she combed the carpet and started using again. Im so glad to see the people who are able to look past her addiction because obviously there was so much more to her. It has nothing to do with you why they cant get clean. In addition, Demri had a cardiac pacemaker in her heart. Then Demri starts to get sick, and shes in the hospital many times, her heart, her lungs. EVER. Its just heartbreaking and I believe this site will help people not to ever get into it and this site and your efforts are saving countless people from such a sad fate. Rosheen was clean at the time and doing awesome.. but then she relapsed and on June 19th 1997 she passed awayshe was only 22 years old. Instead, she ended up in the same position as him and later found herself going in and out of rehab. It could be her though because she would definitely go to that show and she did have long hair like that (although her hair was more wavy I think) and there were a lot of people coming up to her and talking which would mesh with how popular she was. Demri had family, many friends, and Layne, but she kept on running to the end. He obviously didnt have the strength. 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. Or they try to do 3x what they usually do or something stupid like that. MRSA has been around for quite some timeI first found out about it back in 1994/95 with some of my first nursing home patients that I transported to the E.R. He was dressed as a monster that night and no one recognized him. Demri died in October 1997, and you say that Rosheen died six months later. She was staying with Tom the coke dealer because he had klonapin so she wouldnt have seizures. He had that presence that gave you goosebumps and made you want to move closer or turn up the volume. He was traveling with a bodyguard hired specifically to keep his drug use in check, but after the show he overdosed. She goes into rehab and comes back to the car gets in and falls asleep while he runs errands. Met Toby the Serial Killer Board Game guy in a regular looking apartment. His family, bandmates, and manager, Susan Silver reached out to help him but couldnt. *, I will pray for you and your family, God bless you Susan. she looks really different than in her other photos, still pretty, just a little rough and worn down. My hope is people considering trying heroin or opiates in general just one time will read your story and Demris story and think twice. Layne picked it out for her because of the gardens. Learn More{{/message}}, {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. Merry Christmas to you. This fucking drug use is like the insulin a diabetic needs to survive, he said. I hate the way he made people feel, so worthless and small. But I will say this: Jerry saw this coming. On the other hand, his last few songs with the band were in 1998. He was holding a loaded syringe and was sitting on a batch of used ones. Things were mellow, Layne was doing really well. They both go through hell, together and apart, but the love they shared keeps them together, not as a couple, but as two people who will never leave one another, no matter what. She wasnt making a lot of money back then, but she did manage to get a lot of his. Hide the drugs!' 5' (152 cm) Demri Parrott body shape: Slim What color are Demri Parrott's eyes? Brown - Dark What color is Demri Parrott's hair? I love you still, sweetheart, and Im so sorry. Chris Cornells recent death triggered something in me and Ive spent days reading through this site among others. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. A month after I saw her on the bus, she was dead. 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. I have heard that she is a very sweet and caring person. He loved Oscar, his sisters baby. by someone I never knew. At that point, Staley had already been to rehab after an intervention. Demri Lara Murphy was born on February 22, 1969, in Bremerton, Kitsap County in Washington, United States. Im not saying they were gay, lol! But like Demri i have a death sentence hanging over my head because my heart could fail at any time. play a tattletale game. Does that not spread to ones own family? They are blessed to have had a great friend in you who will tell their story and stick up for them so fiercely too. She has been an extremely impressionable part of my lifeand it warms my heart to see her honored. I think what we could do for the fallen heroin addicts is change. He thought Demri could see him from heaven so it didnt want to upset her. One of the many drenched-in-drug moments revealed in David de Sola's new book, "Alice in Chains: The Untold Story," has Cobain and Staley striking a deal while the bands were on tour in Rio de Janeiro. Jerry would make these stupid, hazily spiteful remarks like were standing by Layne and I love him anyway. Who wants to be loved anyway? And the thing was that Layne was really bouncing back at this time. They didnt want people to be too scared to call them. Dating seems illogical. He really freaked out over Kurt a few months before that. He went into rehab after that. Ive been writing on this website now for at least 4-5 years and before that I would write about my memories on my personal blogs (Divageekdesigns.com and ibdreamy.livejournal.com) when I was missing them or whateverbut those posts got so much attention.. over the years that I finally decided to create a website dedicated to them. and Layne almost backed out then, but the others talked him into it. However they clearly adored each other and this is why they remain such a large part of each others legacy. I bring it up also because I know her family would prefer it be used that way. In October 1996, Staley was deeply shocked by the death of Demri Parrott, the vocalist's long-time girlfriend and fellow drug addict. I feel as though we can no longer talk about Layne on any AIC sites and that he is slowely being weened off of all of them..so again & again, thanks, and love hearing your stories. Hope the families will at some point be more forthcoming as well. He literally looked up to the sky and said, Thank you for this feeling., DAMON STEWART Right after the release of Facelift, Layne and I became roommates in Seattle. But, either way, I just wanted to say what a beautiful site and all the loving comments about a side of Layne that most of us would have never had the chance hear about. RIght before Demri died she had been about to move to Hawaii with her father (or stepfather, I forget which.) 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. "Layne shot me up first a couple of times. Thought the site was abandoned but I know life gets in the way. I hope this doesnt sound silly, but I pray to Andrew and Demri sometimes. For those that have been debating on whether to buy it or not, I say, save your money. One story he told her mom the other her dad. 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