She knew him off the drugs and on and had been there from the start. I love this site and thanks Barbara for all the work you put into it. I go to ER find out i have endocarditis again because after u get ur valve replaced it can EASILY get infected again. Yes, she was so beautiful, and the love of his life. Demri was bisexual, and she was a nudist. I can understand that to a degree, but we were pals, and I wasnt gonna i was born after demris passing but reading about her and seeing her photos is truly enchanting. Not trying to get anything out of you, no anger, but if what you say is true, and I believe you, Rosheen wouldve passed in April 1998. Yes, she introduced Layne to heroin, yes, they both got caught up in it, but she didnt want to stop, though Layne tried. Barbera & Katherine~I am seeing this as I walk out the door, and will read more later, but I dont know who told you someone else made the blue hat, I made ALL Andys hats. You were like a mom to them,making sure they were eating and breathing. 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. Addicts in your life should never be seen as selfish assholes.. most are actually just broken and sad and while they may come off as being selfish because they wont get clean for you most are just not equipped to know HOW to get clean or are too scared to try. Demri died on Oct. 29th of 96 of a heroin overdose. There was nothing about her that was so special that it would have stood out all on its own. I just hope you are able to get well again and I hope whatever happens you are able to find peace with it. They werent dating at the time, just sharing the apartment. She loved to model and I love this picture of her, Rest in Peace Sweet Girl Demri Lara Parrott 1969-1996. When Demri passed, Layne really took that hard. We all were our suing a buzz in those days and the idea was to just be careful. I remember I was shooting video for Nancy at one of those tributes five years ago -shooting man on the street interviews outside, and Mike pulled up in a limo and talked to some of us , and we chatted but he was high as a kite. 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. When someone you care about turns blue and stops breathing that will mess with you forever. 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. I am an agnostic. Its so sad to hear that she wasnt in one place for long. By the way by the way , I am a female b. (Doubtlessly there are some people who were there at these times and knew things differently. Just curious, why isnt Rosheen amongst the loved ones mentioned in Demris obituary? Finally, best of luck if you write a book Muself, I would love to produce a film documenting all of this. Young, but very sexy. 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 could not have put it better.Recovering addict myself. At that point, once the pig valve is in place, and so many surgeries, and pain, she continues to go for the drugs to soothe and medicate her misery. 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. Hey Amber, I know its been awhile since your comment was posted, but do you by any chance happen to know for sure that Layne moved out of the Ward Street house in 93? No, ive never met you, but I still care about you and your family. In a few days it will be 24 years since her passing, and Id really love to honour her just by sharing some of the things Ive read about her; good and bad. Being in a relationship w/ Layne changed none of that. T urning the steering wheel hard to the right and stomping his foot on the gas, Alice in Chains ' lead singer, Layne Staley, accelerates full speed into the back of a . He just didnt tell anyone that he was leaving. , Hi, The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver She was human. But hes right here with us now on the fire place! Barbara thanks for putting your heart into this and also for educating people about drugs. 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! If something seems amist, you need to stay on top of the situation or find someone who can. At that point people were comparing the drugs as to why it was only him. Thats what all 4 of my friends whose lifes are over would tell you all who are hear reading this. Addiction can change a persons priorities and also put huge dent in their moral compass even having children isnt enough for some addicts.. the one love that people cherish the most in their lives. They have many members,some who knew Layne personally,and they are always being updated with member participation. Youre in my thoughts and prayers. I can see where someone would think it was her if they did not know her personally.. you know how you could pick out your best friends from just a shadow or the back of their head well that is how I am as well and that is not her. He drove around town for a while after that not even aware that Demri was dying in the passenger seat. I also was a hard core heroin addict and my family and life suffered from it and I honestly did not have the willpower to save my self. In all actuality they probably never will unless they have gone through it. But I guess no matter how sick she was during her last year- she was still beautiful for sure, on the outside and on the inside. My heart goes out to Demris mother and family, same with Laynes. I think of her all the time, and how our similarities made me feel so much better about myself as a teenager. I breed dogs, I work in tech support and Im a web designer.. not in a MILLION years would anyone have guessed that about me. She was born Feb. 22, 1969, in Bremerton. This site https://icepicksandnukes.com/2011/12/16/setting-the-alice-in-chains-record-straight/ will let you fact check and their are some concert's where he talks pretty negative about her stealing and selling their equipment, etc. But with Demri Im not alone, and there are so many people who, like me, only know her through pictures and stories and are similarly fascinated by her. I know youve lost several, so hard to take, but your only daughter was trying to teach unconditional love for everyone. Addiction to herion, several heart operations leading to a pig valve heart as the last resort for survival, my own mother would have given up on me & say, You deserve to die. In contrast, Demris mother supported her through all the hospital stays, and was there for her in the end. Have a look see and enjoy! Alright, I apologize then and I am very sorry to hear about what your going through. People just want to feel happiness again. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); All text content on this website is copyrighted by Barbara Dearaujo Text and comments may NOT be reproduced on or offline with out permission. In October of 1996, his fianc Demri Parrott, died as a result of bacterial endocarditis, as she was also a heroin addict. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Is it possible to be Demri on the left? 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? Demri and I share the same birthday. Perhaps because her obituary mentions she loved to play in front of the camera, people have a particular hope that a video of her will someday surface. We tried to before but couldnt really connect with Nancy- too much focus on Laynes addiction and Heroin, and yknow there was a lot more to those times than just that. Youve lived through so much loss and heartache, and youre still there for the real fans, speaking the truth. We will met them (again) and all together we will party and laught up avobe someday. Demri would be proud of you Austin got that bear back after it was found in Layne's. Hed had a close call and he didnt think that hed be able to stay clean on the road with that lifestyle. Layne lived upstairs of the 9th street house. A few pictures..of Demri Parrott during her short life.. she made an impact that is for sure. Was just curious about that. And thank you very much for your attention and respect with us fans! If you go onto Facebook you will find a number of groups dedicated to the memory of Layne. If thats true then her story is skewed and should be viewed as such (thats a word of caution to the next intrepid armchair detective who gets this far) Its funny how the internet makes it possible for anyone with curiosity and an active imagination to dig up these stories and become fascinated with the lives of people theyve never met who have passed away. Since it didnt kill them at their first try, which it does to many, they continued on with it. Demri didnt wear glasses like that girl. 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. I guess its possible that he dated someone else for a short time in between but everybody knows that heroin addicts have major issues with impotency so its not like he was gonna be grinding away with someone else. That kind of clientele. As a loved one, you have to be alert. Shes perfect in every way. Buttino also said Jesse Holt - who declined to be interviewed for this book - had to boost the level on Layne's vocals in the 1997 version . Movie posters. I think he lived with Ian at the warehouse on Hang in there sister it gets easier and it gets better. I recently watched the Andrew Wood documentary and your words had me in floods of tears. Blessings to each of you! I know he was taking care of Layne and buying groceries and making sure he was eating and cared for. We all make mistakes in life, and Demri did struggle with addiction. About. I have been a long time fan of Layne Staley. I hope they are in peace and my prayers are with the family and friends. 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. Its just talk. And things like that. In my experience the Demri info isnt accurate. Someone who took many drugs, uppers, downers,narcotics, yet she always tried to better herself, in acting, in life. Anything you have to say would be gratefully appreciated. Yes, she was sick from herion, but so was Marilyn. Cotton Fever isnt from dirty cotton its from injecting a microscopic piece when you suction up the heroin thru it. She must be a really strong lady. Why didnt she stay home with her Mom when Layne wasnt around? I was anonymous when I knew Layne and there were lots of reasons for that. Friends comment that after Demri died, Layne was put on suicide watch for 24 hours. Thats all I wanted to say. I know its been mentioned she was to keep her distance from the band later on but I thought you might have some fun memories travelling together to see some AIC gigs from earlier in the picture? I KNOWI just wanna try it onceBELIEVE ME I am not stupid it doesnt usually end up working out like that. 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. Jerry is one of the best melody writers ever, and Layne was a virtuoso vocalist and obviously his lyrics resonate with so many people. A painting of Demri and Layne was featured on the cover of the Mad Season album.. Mad Season "Above" Album Cover Based On Photo Of Layne Staley And . I dont think they were good friends but they had used drugs together when their bands were playing at the same show in south america somewhere, if memory serves.and the ride home. I think Demris Mom confirmed that guy was NOT her boyfriend so it was either a friend or someone that picked her up. I wasnt even sure where to post this comment but whatever. RIght before Demri died she had been about to move to Hawaii with her father (or stepfather, I forget which.)
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