Starr was likely the last one to see him alive. JOHNNY BACOLAS I found out Layne was on heroin after the Van Halen tour in 91. I am here to support if I can but a simple chat is as far as Ill go. Love everyone? Crazy. I read that she would give her last few dollars to someone if she knew they needed it more than her. Mind, I never knew him entirely well and I never saw him do it, but its what people were saying. I have seen people/myself go from great people to completely changed. I remember the first time I heard AIC I was living close to the beach and just started smoking weed and I surfed every day. Anyways, I would love to hear an update from you, as to how youre doing, and hopefully feeling better. She also refused to take Laynes money, and had to make her own money herself. He directed me to your site which is beautiful. No one would have had any idea who she was if not for Layne. 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! I have been a long time fan of Layne Staley. Aftermath [ edit] I know it sounds crazy but Im begging you to check it out. were goners. On the slim chance you ever read this, just know that even in 2017 there are people who still cherish the GOOD memories of that time, way back in the day when grunge was still in its innocenceto this day I get chills listening to AiC, Soundgarden, Mother Love Bone. Its all in your head how this life is and if you can find away to stay positive then everything wont look so dark. She also had a younger step-sister, Christa Dougherty. 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. I recently watched the Andrew Wood documentary and your words had me in floods of tears. She was so young, so beautiful the tragic muse, a fairy. I know he was taking care of Layne and buying groceries and making sure he was eating and cared for. 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. Just let them know youll be there when theyre ready to get clean. I hope things are getting better for you and if not you hear me and please go get help. She was a very interesting character and Im sad that she went down the dark path she did. . The would cut and bag their heroin. It doesnt seem right to me that they continue the band because there is no improvement. Career: Model, Artist, Muse, and Actress. I hope this made sense I just typed it at 5 a.m. Night world! The sad parts of all of our lives are the MOST important cautionary tales on this website.. written for someone who needs to hear it or some kid or young adult who thinks they just wanna try heroin someday Do not do it! The fabric alone I spent thousands on which in the 80s is a lot, considering everyone else in that scene was flat broke. So we run back to the thing that we thought made us happy again and then after a while that does not even work anymore. The song was included on the compilation albums Music Bank (1999) and The Essential Alice in Chains (2006). For opening your heart with all of us, for sharing your love and passion for Demri, for making her not being forgotten Theyd have taken her by the arms, and said, 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. His career fell apart and so was Alice in Chains. She was also seeing this new guy that her family hadnt met. In short, you loose the will to live and probably have lost your soul wayyy before this point. Demri Lara PARROTT Left this world October 29, 1996; born in Bremerton, Wa, on Feb 22, 1969 and attended school in Arlington. A month after I saw her on the bus, she was dead. (The ones that used and didnt contract it, were generally the ones that either snorted or shot with clean needles. He ended up in the hospital. Teri, Mark Arms girlfriend, was maybe going to live there and then Chad from RHCP did for a little bit but they all had their issues. If you have a better quality version of this photo please send it! Valley St. or Roy. She was born Aug. 21, 1905, in Westphalia, Rhine, Germany. Not sure about the legs. These talented people were all under the thumb of an evil drug addiction that tortured them and eventually ended their lives and heroin is not a drug you try once so if you want to be another tragic statistic..go ahead and try it only once but Ill tell you from my own personal experience being there when people have tried that it for the first time and very few successfully do that. Im not sure if this message goes to Barbara, or not. It ruins your health and your self confidence, your self esteem and your creativity. Keep us updated on how you are doing. Yes, shes there. 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. I hope and pray that youre ok today, to live and tell more of your story. Beautiful, dedication, Demri, Demri Parrot, Picture, Pictures, Rest in Peace. I started our just doing it because it made me feel energized to create my own music as well as to work. pfft, you didn't even fkn know her. SORRY, but no one Ive known has ever STAYED clean for someone elses sake, because theyve been shamed or guilt tripped into getting clean. But they were always connected, and when she passed, so did Laynes spirit. Just how much sense does that make? Barbara D. Well here I am, all these years later. Im at a low point in my life, and any more information about Demri would be greatly appreciated. Born Demri Lara Parrott on 22nd February, 1969 . Alice In Chains late leader Layne Staley tragically lost his fight against addiction on April 5th, 2002. For life. I found this online, in case some of you havens seen it before. I hope they are in peace and my prayers are with the family and friends. One Day Ay A Time. I listen to Chloe Dancer and think of how I want my life to be as beautiful as that song. 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. Back in 93 early 94 Layne was seeing this dip**** model who did more harm to him than good. Dont try to talk about this to my sister Liz. I started writing this journal online because writing about losing you all has helped to heal my broken heart when nothing else did. I know he blamed himself for Demri dying we all played the should a, could a, wouldda tape in our head. 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. XANA LA FUENTE Innocent yet provocative. Thats how Andrew described Demri when he first saw her. 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. Anyways, I can imagine what Layne and his girl were going through when people you thought were your friends are either with you or against you and the others are there because your famous and providing whatever you need. Just as Alice in Chains became famous, Staley's girlfriend, Demri Lara Parrott, introduced him to heroin. His comments given to Rubio show that Staley was aware that his mortality was on the horizon and had accepted his fate. I miss Laynes voice so much, but I have to admit that I absolutely love Black Gives way to Blue (the song). I think the Laynes Place being referred to was the Ward Street house they both lived in with both of their stuff. 5' (152 cm) Demri Parrott body shape: Slim What color are Demri Parrott's eyes? Its a very difficult thing to explain. At least, Layne came first. They were eventually engaged to be married. Demri and Rosheen loved each other very much and I loved them both. But all the while enjoying experiences that you must cherish greatly, I imagine. Nope I wanna be up in a loved ones home on the fireplace mantel by the TV.some people really just dont care! 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. Was that not what Demri was trying to say? theres a black and white photo of Layne and a girl who looks like Demri, to me at least. She went on a few dates with Layne and fell in love with him. Did you hear this new record by this band? And I loved itI thought it was so cute. 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). In October of 1996, his fianc Demri Parrott, died as a result of bacterial endocarditis, as she was also a heroin addict. From everything you say about Demri and what a force of personality she was, this drug seems to have had an unbreakable hold on her. I am very sorry about your lossI hate cancer and congrats on doing good, keep strong. She died last March. Dope sick hurts the entire body, he horrifyingly shared. Oh manI wrote all that for nothing. Yes, Laura very, very true you basically nailed it. However, I was very struck by the beautiful young woman with him in pictures. Ive also met some true asshole addicts but they were usually born that way. I know it can be a struggle to help drug addicts. I cannot imagine how you feel I have so much empathy for you. Layne and Demri's relationship made me come to terms with the fact that some people in your life will just drill a hole in your head and insert themselves there and there's nothing you can do to ever get them out. What a true tragedy heroin addiction is. I love this picture of Dem.. her hair.. her style..her attitude and her smile.. everything that made her Demri is in this picture. That would mean everything to me. Due to addiction, he was recluse and it got worse after the death of his girlfriend, Demri Parrott, who died of a drug-related illness. I took this picture with my web camera.. the picture was a photo copy taped to my wall.. 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!! There are very few happy endings for heroin addicts. 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. Im not totally sure when that started to change. Yes, I like both men and women. I dont know. I hate the way he made people feel, so worthless and small. Yes people who werent there and did not know the facts were always injecting their two cents and conjuring up untruths because asking made too much sense. She introduced him to heroin, though he probably was doing other drugs before her, such as coke. Staley couldnt bring himself to join Cantrell on stage after being asked, and a photo taken of him backstage is the last image of the singer before his death. When Layne Staley body was found. (Handout). Depends on the person but most would do anything to be all that their families wanted for and from them but addicts can get so far gone and lost that they cant see the light at the end of the heroin tunnel anymore and heroin has become their everything. Drugs was his escape to find what he was longing forlove. They both died alone, I know Demris mother and Aunt were with her, but in truth, everyone dies alone. She had been using off and on for a few months. Thanks for your compassion. Ive read this a few places. To clarify Demri was in the hospital at least 13 times I know of each time 2-4 months from 93 to 96 which didnt leave much time for her to get in trouble. Sometimes, we forget that they are people too. Much love to you. By 1998, Staley already seemed on last legs. She seemed to have style that was individual in fashion and photography. I can only imagine what the music, art and fashion industries would be like today if they had both survived their addictions. I know youve lost several, so hard to take, but your only daughter was trying to teach unconditional love for everyone. I didnt get a album to hang on my wall which would have shown something for all the hard work. He always kept saying that he had slipped. Most of what everyone heard then was nonsense. Half of this sounds made up..this Koa girlJesus, what people do.. http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/archive/index.php?t-234414-p-11.html, Any comments about this? The first one who loved and protected Layne (Jerry had music, yeah a hundred guys did, but nobody had Laynes voice and it was amazing. because you write about people and events where you can not find if it is the truth sorry my english. Who would your Mom or Dad or best friend mention in your Obit? Friends report that she was incredibly skinny and her face was sunken in during this time. I try to study the different religions, lead a good life, treat others like I want to be treated and reach out to others who need it. they're narcissists what fuck over and throw away everything good they have in their lives.. feel sorry for fuckers struggling to survive in the third world instead of overprivileged fucks who destroy themselves on drugs cos they're so obsessed with themselves and their inadequacies.. self-fulfilling prophecies.. gross.. when you really think about it. They can seduce you and make you feel like nothing else can be as good to you. She adopted Parrott as her surname after her mother, Kathleen A. Austin married Stephen John Parrot. Demris Mom Kathleen Austin and Demris 2 dearest friends Cody, Mara and Fabiola 2010. But soon he was caught in an inescapable trap that led to his premature death in 2002. Thats what all 4 of my friends whose lifes are over would tell you all who are hear reading this. Around 94 Layne began to realize that to become clean and stay with her, she also needed to be clean. His father was an addict as well. He was always fighting someone elses battle when he thought he had his beat. I do think that Demri deserves more appreciation in her own right, though. One story he told her mom the other her dad. Haha! God Bless your sobriety! Some people say that, on tour, Layne ran out of coke, and Demri went looking but found Herion instead. Mainly, he holed up in his apartment, gaming, playing with his cat and doing drugs. Devido ao abuso de drogas, Parrott lutou com problemas cardacos e passou por vrias cirurgias de corao aberto. im not an angel either, no one is, but alchohol is my stupid drug, whish it wasnt so, makes you fat and sick. I changed my number. Im loving this website and to found out more about Layne and Demri and how unique they were makes me really happy| . Thank You! 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. When she struggled with addiction she ended up homeless, often couch surfing from place to place and staying with different friends and family before moving on, and carrying most of her valuable things in her suitcase.Demri also suffered endocarditis (an inflammation of the inner layer of the heart, the endocardium, that can be caused by a bacterial infection. Suffice to say that she got the wrong ideas about some things, Layne was hurt by her assumptions and they parted ways for a while. yes.. devin, derek, and david. beautiful post, beautiful website and beautiful comment thread . But, over time their addictions developed separately but similarly. I dont know what happened after 99. I am good today but I did have to leave Seattle and start a whole new life away from everyone I knew. 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. He had that presence that gave you goosebumps and made you want to move closer or turn up the volume. Her smile, always sincere, always beautiful show who she was and how she was. Most of us refused to turn someone on for the first time. I will speak for us all in saying we hope you read this and change your minds. Previous article If you are interested in promoting your band/music email altnationadvertising @gmail.com RELATED. I know many Alice In Chains fans dislike her because she got Layne into heroin. Shitty logic. I dont know where he went though, and even the people who he rented from thought he was still living there. She died in the hospital late in 1996. I often checked on my kids breathing when they were newborns. The reason Demri always stood out to me was that was always Demri. No clue.. maybe they didnt even know Rosheen was as important as she was to Demri. Random. Dating seems illogical. I wish Demri had that same desire, to want to be an actress/model, who read books, studied acting. but I wanted to make a note on the message posted by D but written by koa know that runs online for about 8 years I know for sure because we put the message in alternativegrunge forum in Italy .. Demri made a mess of the house and the living situation in Laynes absence. "They were obviously coked out because they (the strippers) started b----ing up one side and down the other to the point where Layne actually told them to shut up because they were making it worse than it needed to be," according to one observer. 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. That Jerry just wanted to keep Layne well so he could keep the band together. Jerry did love Layne but there are definitely 2 Jerrys. People call to make sure they are listed in the Thank Yous on an album. Demri aspired for fame and popularity. The statistic for heroin addicts who get clean and stay clean are actually depressing and shocking. Age at death: 27 years old 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. A friend once said that "Demri was not a hippy, goth, grunge girl she was her own creation. Demri was born in the Pacific Northwest, in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington. To be honest.. Ive never read Demris obituary but wed have to ask the person who wrote it why Rosheen was not mentioned.. maybe they did not want to confuse people? Makes me wonder whether genius will always, without exceptions, come with an enormous cost. Consider yourself having a friend in Iceland from now on. Darin was there but I wasnt because I was in the process of having my first baby and didnt even know about it until it was too late because I was out of the social loop at the time.. Late 96, Demri started backsliding and this was around when I finally met her. A lot about Alice in Chains, Mad Season and Layne. As a young artist, she wrote poems and also found a way to start a career as an amateur actor. Oh lord, the jokes ;D They would go out together and a lot of people thought they were gay. 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 get so busy I dont even recognize the date sometimes. Reading through the stories of Demris existence is at the same time beautiful and awful. She was 26.. Him and his girlfriend Demri both lived with me at the time. Thought the site was abandoned but I know life gets in the way. Demri Parrott was a creative and beautiful women, best known by music fans as the girlfriend of Alice in Chains front man Layne Staley. But she insisted that neither she nor anyone else blamed Starr for Staley's death. Died: October 29, 1996 My deepest sympathy to her family and you the friends. She said something to me, I said something back, and that was it. She had allegedly accepted that drugs would kill her, and so she continued to use. Are they highor notmatters none That's her storylive yours. Nice whataboutism. Friends comment that after Demri died, Layne was put on suicide watch for 24 hours.Demri Parrott was buried at the Miller-Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USA. "Layne supplied nearly all the money for their addictions. She was only 27.Alice in Chains manager Susan Silver told journalist Greg Prato in his book "Grunge Is Dead: The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music" that she was the one who went to Layne's apartment to tell him that Demri had died. I know I have no chance. They were trying to treat her endocarditis for the last 2 years and she had a pace maker at 26 but the H had a serious hold on her, too. I needed to get back to work and Id drive them crazy getting up every couple hours and putting my ears to their mouth to make sure they were breathing. Back in April when Rachel heard Demri had a zero % chance to live she made a B-Line to the hospital to make sure, as it was questioned repeadily and probably gave Demri incentive to live. 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. I visit Demris Facebook page every once in a while and Ive learned that her closest friends dont like to disclose a lot. Demri was a leech. He seemed to think that because he never shot heroin he was better than Layne. Demri's obituary. 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. But when people are addicted to heroin, they have to want to stop or you cant really help them. Dear Barbara, Get over yourself and if you remember to comment then be positive and stop snapping at people. Writing about my life and the lives of the people I lost and actually having people care enough to read and respond was a HUGE blessing for me. In 2005, Cantrell, Kinney and Mike Inez, who replaced Starr as bassist, reunited for a benefit concert. At the time, Jerry was very understanding and more than supportive to Layne. In all actuality they probably never will unless they have gone through it. I didnt wish to get in an argument here I dont think its appropriate but I think it was just a misunderstanding. Demri was well known and had numerous friends that she touched with her charismatic and enchanting personality. She had talked him into putting a lot of big purchases in her name. Both Layne and Dem were very attractive individuals with a fan base. Anyway sorry I could not be more helpful. I cant stop wat other people write but I hate seeing stupid stuff written so flippantly on sites like tumbler twisting around good peoples word. then announces the song say hello to heaven. at this time of year. She sometimes complained that she knew he was sleeping with other girls, but she also had relationships on the side too. Ive read about how Demris was stuck inside her home with the dealers waiting by her front door somewhere. There are also more happy and nice memories here that focus more on the positive aspects! 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. I cant stand the new AIC, to me you cant really replace a lead singer the same way you can replace a bassist or something (sorry but its true), but anyway. I liked Classic rock and blues when I was 11. May 31, 2015 Date of Birth: February 22, 1969 Place of Birth: Bremerton, Washington, U.S. She did not come here to learn any lessons she came to teachshe taught unconditional LOVE and from what I can tell she continues to do so..Do not place any attachment or story to my mothers headstone for Dem that story will come out after my mom is no longer around.. that is another story Thanks for the oppurtinity to set a few things straightI know the misinformation did not come from you sorry if I appeared to be venting perhaps I was a little. If somebody else would have commented it would have showed in my email and somebody didon the 30th thats why I was here. Barbara, I found an interview of ALC at the backstage of Lolapalooza in 1993 and the good news is that Demri was caught by the camera . Kurt and Layne knew each other. People are complex and I never knew her but it seems this tribute site exists because she earned it. I often think what could have been if he just got clean, what kind of music hed be writing? Following his death in 2002, Screaming Trees frontman told Rolling Stone, "He never recovered from Demri's death. According to Tom he drove out to Fred Meyer past Wedgewood where Demri spent half the summer (before moving into Juliets) and he went shopping. His style was like no other. You can tell when theyre lifers. Anyways, just some comments from me, a no one, to leave for anyone to read, so close to the Christmas holiday. Thank you so much for allowing me to be a remote part of the scene, 25 years later! Im trying to post a comment and a link to a video, but all that appears when I try to publish it in this site is: your comment is awaitting moderation!! 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. RIP Layne, Demri, Mike, rosheen, Andrew, Chris, and everyone else who left this life untimely. Youve done a great job with this site, having your own life & kids, that I thank you. David Lee Roth's opinion on Freddie Mercury and Queen Paul Stanley doesn't agree that Rock and Roll is dead I desperately want my life back, and as much as I adore the aforementioned people, I have no desire to follow in their footsteps and go to my grave this young. Ughhh, whats the need? That doesnt mean nobody cares that simply means people have priorities. She had her friends, and Layne, who made sure someone was always there to look after her. Would anynof those be from 95 or 96 ? Marian Leahy, 91, of Poulsbo died Oct. 29, 1996 at Martha & Mary Nursing Home. Personally, I have no idea exactly what happened, but I got a lot of stories. He was usin. Layne Staley died on April 5, 2002. source Regarding kids I think Layne wanted to have a family. "I was honored to talk to a very close friend of the late Demri Parrott (who passed away in October 1996), Layne Staley's ex-girlfriend, in Paris just recently. He was getting more and more into one of his favorite hobbies too, which was anime (which he helped get me into. Id love to hear your take on any of them if you do read them though. The comments above and below have provided a welcome clarity on the Demri/Layne situation after MUCH reading for the last few days. ~Kat. I remember when Demri died people were using the phrase, "What a waste". Being involved in the music scene, where there tends to be a lot of substance use? If it is truth you have lost more than your Demi but a sibling with a D too. Thank you for sharing. Demri Parrott. Personally I see it as a travesty that she has managed to get her name linked with Layne forever in some kind of tragic love story. The former fiancee of Layne, Demri Parrott died of drug overdose acute intoxication and the combined effects of opiate, meprobamate, and butalbital on 29th October 1996. She was apparently very chatty, witty and loud. some photos just got released of Demri a month before she died. Then Jack shared the photos of Demri and Rosheen which made my YEAR! That couldnt have been put in a better way! Layne wants to quit, Demri doesnt, she has developed a fatalistic attitude towards her life. Full name: Demri Lara Parrott Murphy xx. Nope.. 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. Some are experimenting with stuff, which can just be a part of growing up. As I approach the 10year anniversary of the day I came home from work ( I bartended at Lindas the iconic dive bar on Seattles Capitol Hill) and discovered my sister dead in our apartment on Denny Ave N. Nobody can understand what a loss of a beloved can take from those left behind if they havent been there. I will pray for peace and healing for you and youre children. 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. From mid-1996 onwards, Staley was out of the public spotlight, never to perform live again. I pray every day that he does not experiment with H, because I know that he will not come back from that. *sigh*. She never tapped it seemed.. no matter how horrible the circumstances got she could deal with it. I was here many years ago and it has really come a long way. It was kept by a friend over the years, who had it in a box and it was in perfect condition. Without happiness in your life life is not worth much. I dont know anything about him other than that he dumped her at the Emergency Room and disappeared. She stumples out to the car and passes out (O.D.s duh!). you can find these new pics on the Instagram account called memoriesofdemri . Thank you and I am sorry too just been very emotional lately with all going onno disrespect to this wonderful page or people. Who is the other girl with her on the couch? By blaming Jerry and the rest of Laynes friends I also have to blame myself for moving so far away and losing touch. Who was she as a child and a teenager? The report further exposed that Parrot did not use it until the Alice in Chains singer became a part of her life.