Barbara couldnt answer that either, and I thank her for her response on a previous post. Mad Season. Not knowing how dangerous heroin was, getting into it and then just not being able to get out not realizing when getting into it that it is something that someone cant get out of, seems just heartbreaking. Tommy who bragged about selling Andy his last dose and Michael who was in El Steiner would invite themselves over, before AIC got home and did the Moore show. It is a familiar tale but one that just cant penetrate the young minds. I remember also reading that Layne took Andys death badly. I know Demri got endocarditis as a result of heroin use, and all of the trouble that caused her. I do get it a little but its silly. One of his friends told him that hed had an image of Layne trapped in an airplane as it filled with smoke (what a thing to say!) Why didnt she stay home with her Mom when Layne wasnt around? It took me a long time to figure out what to write here, but I felt compelled to say something. Or Id get up and watch them sleep when they were breathing funny because I was afraid they could die and it wasn t going to happen on my watch. That was the night of the 28th. The seduction of heroin is no joke and ANYONE can be its next victim. Demri made a mess of the house and the living situation in Laynes absence. Being involved in the music scene, where there tends to be a lot of substance use? I have never had anyone die on me but I have given more people then I can actually count or remember CPR and I was never afraid to call the ambulance either. I can understand that to a degree, but we were pals, and I wasnt gonna Im sorry, Layne. Thank you so much for sharing your stories. Finally, best of luck if you write a book Muself, I would love to produce a film documenting all of this. Yeah were gay, wanna join us? LOL! The next year they got invited to play Unplugged and did a couple of songs for a movie and then Demri died in October and Layne kindof shut himself off. I dont think many people did, to be honest with you. I will speak for us all in saying we hope you read this and change your minds. Valley St. or Roy. Not sure why I just havent.. never even held one in my hands or seen one on the shelves. I wasnt even sure where to post this comment but whatever. See more ideas about demri parrott, alice in chains, demri lara parrott. We got along at first. God bless you all. Please I beg of you. ", Your quotes vs other peoples quotes that knew her https://alice-in-chains.livejournal.com/103699.html?thread=559635#t559635. Rest in peace beautiful angels. Who would your Mom or Dad or best friend mention in your Obit? Demri Parrott was buried at the Miller-Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USA. But I will say this: Jerry saw this coming. Nope.. No problem. For my own sobriety I need to stay away from addicts. LoveMara:). They can seduce you and make you feel like nothing else can be as good to you. After a long time of trying to stop and being unsuccessful you willingly succumb to ityou just give up!!! I was just being a bit of a creep and trying to piece together when he lived where and for how long. I was a weird kid because I liked all different types of music that kids my age didnt like because it was considered uncool. I was a reference for him. 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? Thank you for your story. Thank you so much and its always great to hear that people are enjoying the website AND finding more about the truth compared to the hype. Unconditional love? That sucks! I personally havent lost any friend such at young age, and the pain all of you guys who new Demri and were their family and friends are having, I think I will never imagine it. 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. 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. Its nice to see this page and realize how much she was loved. Also I do know Rachel was trying to be there for Layne after Demri died and he did let her but he said not romantically. He is artistic, plays the drums and guitar, he has natural talent. Such a sad story. I hope and pray that youre ok today, to live and tell more of your story. She had her friends, and Layne, who made sure someone was always there to look after her. I think he lived with Ian at the warehouse on Thank you B! This is in response to what Liz said about Layne and Kurt, were they good friends? My husband purchased it as a christmas gift for me. Staley's physical appearance had become even worse than before: he had lost several teeth, his skin was sickly pale, and he was severely emaciated. She also had a very unique style, and was very popular. She wore vintage costumes, long skirts with docs, lots of vintage style 30s and 40s jewelry. My hope is people considering trying heroin or opiates in general just one time will read your story and Demris story and think twice. Not really a big deal How you doing Jacqueline? I cant get over how freaking gorgeous Demri truly is. Demri, who was the cutest, most beautiful thing in the world, came up to me one night and lifted up her shirt. More information. Layne apparently adored her; he would never talk badly about her and apparently it was the same with her. Dealers came to them. What always stood out to me was her sense of self. 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. That all makes total sense. Was just curious about that. 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. 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. Oh my she was so beautiful, so beautiful!!! It made a toll in her tiny body and doctors knew she wouldnt make it. 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. JOHNNY BACOLAS I found out Layne was on heroin after the Van Halen tour in 91. Its so sad to hear that she wasnt in one place for long. Chris Cornells recent death triggered something in me and Ive spent days reading through this site among others. http://grungestorytellers.xanaland.com/2013/02/happy-birthday-demri-crew-guy-recalls.html. Happy to know you found and enjoy the web site. When he disappeared from performing, it became almost impossible to find a current photo of him. . Though he did pay for her drug treatment. Jason Buttino, who has recordings of both versions, attributes the change to the fact the second version was recorded more than a year after the death of Demri Parrott, Layne's longtime girlfriend. I know it can cause lots of damage to your body. Thank you for that ms. Susan. And I used to live my life just like layne and demri. When cleaning I didnt know what belonged to who, which is risky). Thank you for this enlightening website (I am an AIC fan), but most importantly, thank you for telling the truth about heroin and the catastrophe that follows it, you have done an outstanding job of scaring those who never tried it once, and as a result have saved countless lives, and saved families tragic pain and sorrow. And did you ever see Mad Season play live? They were always fine with my vegetarian dishes but I wanted to get some nutrients in them and meat on their bones, which is pretty much all I could really do to help. Thanks Dave! As mean and selfish as it may sound for an addict to abandon their loved ones THATS exactly what I am talking about! As for the book both Mike and Layne told me they wanted to sue her because it was full of lies. *sigh*. Hope Im making sense. Its even worse when you have a lot of responsibilities to take care of because you find yourself stuck to where you have to keep using to try and keep up with those responsibilities and it works at first but it tricks you and then you loose everything if you dont loose your life. Demri Parrott (demrilaraparrott)'s profile on Myspace, the place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Beautiful Country, would love to visit. Hopefully others will not make the same mistakes that so many of us have. 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 . She kind of reminded me of Brooke Shields in the movie Pretty Baby. The same to you, Barbara, Merry Christmas to you and your family. I recently watched the Andrew Wood documentary and your words had me in floods of tears. It will ruin your life. at this time of year. No one would have had any idea who she was if not for Layne. I do not know how much truth there is in the message must have the attributes and say their name. ciao sorry for my english I hope to be understood, I wanted to participate more and share with many of you but as I said I do not know the English language, thank you barbara (admin) and his friend Darim you for sharing your stories . I know this because Layne called me to make sure I was checking on her so I was around a lot. I believe that although Layne loved her, and Demri loved him, they both had their own agendas for life, which unfortunately didnt mesh in the final turn of life. Thank you again, Layne. Their own Children, Parents, best friends, partners and lovers do not usually stand a chance against it. David Lee Roth's opinion on Freddie Mercury and Queen Paul Stanley doesn't agree that Rock and Roll is dead Hot! There is a girl in the right hand corner, she turns right then left while looking behind her. She was very sure of herself and this was apparently the cause of some of her problems with Layne. , Hi, Demri was five feet tall and tiny, and Xana was six feet tall and, like, Amazon. Im pretty sure about it , Much love, peace and good karma to you! I know that he was at Jerrys 98 Halloween concert, and had thought about making an appearance there. 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. But, success is no good, if theyre not here. The fabric alone I spent thousands on which in the 80s is a lot, considering everyone else in that scene was flat broke. I dont update it much because Ive basically said all I have to say and it was the most healing thing I ever did. Writing your own book would be such a trip..imagine visiting the old places and mentally putting yourself back there to get into that mind frame to write.how bitterweet. This blog says everything I wanted to say! There are records showing that she prostituted in her last years, however Im not sure that her family want this discussed. However I also want her to know others have been there before and youre not alone. The truth is that the drug more powerful than the mind and often times the only way for someone to quit is to be forcefully removed because the will power is not there. Your site has been great in all the information thats been released, but I just wanted to say to you and all, Merry Christmas. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. I wish Demri had that same desire, to want to be an actress/model, who read books, studied acting. but I cant help but wonder if he had stayed living there, if things wouldve been a lot better for Layne He wouldve have isolated himself in his ivory tower and died the way he did. If so, what kind. I am just curious if this is something Demris mom had to face with her kids, especially since some did get caught in addictions. 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. Many of us found them through Laynes music, which has evoked so much feeling and emotion from my heart and I just want to learn anything that I can from someone who actually knew & loved them. 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. 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 . They both wanted to live a normal life, get married, but the drugs stood in the way. Most of her friends described her as a very sweet and beautiful person, kind, peaceful and artistic. Again Thank you so much for sharing your story it is important that we all share our stories with each other openly and honestly so another person does not fall into the same trap. 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 She said she believes her daughter was there that night to be there with Layne as hes doing his transition.. I hope that you get to write your own edition of a book about Demri and Layne. 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 Jerry always had this I told you so thing going on. It was even sadder when we found out Mike Starr was the last to see him and saw that he was in troublebut Layne wouldnt let Mike call 911now hes dead, too. 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. She was loved by many, but always on the run, Layne got her and him a house, but shed stay only a few nights, never moving in. A little history for those who do not already know.. Demri Lara Parrott was engaged to Layne Staley of Alice in Chains which was a very well known rock band in the 1990's but there is so much more to Demri.. she was an artist herself, a model and . Rare pictures show her to be tiny, soft-featured and pretty, with long brown hair and hazel-green eyes. I KNOWI just wanna try it onceBELIEVE ME I am not stupid it doesnt usually end up working out like that. 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! 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. I am aware however that when your in heroin there is no thinking positive when your adducted to it because your brain is drained of the hormone that makes you happy. 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. play a tattletale game. Just how much sense does that make? 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. Like you said Barbara some things sound partially right. Then they put out Tripod and yet again Layne would not be able to tour because he was so sick. I just come here to pay my respect to Demri passing anniversary. I wish I could hug you and Thank you again for visiting my website and coming back again after 10 years thats crazy huh? Nice she was, but not very independent. 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 didnt know any of these. Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love. I read it within days. Later into the night i got worse and my organs started shutting down. Was she brought to this career choice based on struggles in her own life? It happens a lot to drug addicts. Maybe Koa was referring to one of them. She was wicked to him but Layne was being a dumb kid and he just wanted to date a model, he said so himself when it was over. The day I met Demri she was wearing them, along with cut-off jeans, and a cardigan shed had since gradeschool (apparently). Jerry did love Layne but there are definitely 2 Jerrys. Demri is a beautiful woman. I could not have put it better.Recovering addict myself. Marilyn Monroe. 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. Why do you think it is so hard to stop? 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. Stop this. Although Demri passed anyway, her mother remembers her fondly and without regret or anger. But not anymore. He hardly ever saw Jerry anymore, but Mike Inez was still kind of close with him. It doesnt seem right to me that they continue the band because there is no improvement. No drug dens. In short, you loose the will to live and probably have lost your soul wayyy before this point. She is such a facinating person and it will be almost surreal to see her on video. Finally, best of luck if you write a book Muself, I would love to produce a film documenting all of this. Hi all. <3, Hi Barb I needed to reach out to one of Demris friends. To pay for such risks with ones life is just awful and seems unfair. When he came back from tour he moved back in until the band went down to do Rock in Rio. "Layne supplied nearly all the money for their addictions. (At the time, Layne didnt know what happened with MS. Id heard it from one of the people I knew who also lived there. 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. Bless you. Jul 10, 2014 - Layne with fans New Years Eve 1999, reportedly last public photo in circulation. , ..u can always download vuze then go into kickass torrents and type in any movies, books, sitcoms you want to watch and download it.voila it downloads onto vuze and you can watch it anytime offline from then on.free all free, Sounds good i can be your book reviewer give star ratings..!!! Sorry I meant to say decision! But sometimes feeling it completely is what we need to do. I think that Layne always sort of blamed himself for not looking after her, because she did need looking after. It floods your brains receptors with nothing but the good feeling chemicals and then when you try to say OK, Im done Ive had enough..Well, too badbecause your body and your brain will fight and lie to you..Just one more time it will sayyoull promise yourself over and over.. until you eventually just give up and cant fight it anymore because you get so violently sick. We all make mistakes in life, and Demri did struggle with addiction. 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. Genealogy for Demri Lara Parrott (1969 - 1996) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Thanks for your honest opinion when you look at it like that its true im thinking of friends from 16yrs ago and even if someone wrote a book on me that facts are so not lined up with who i really am The drug is the great deception and it kills people around where I live every day. In the position he was in, its probably the only way he couldve had a lasting relationship. Stay strong, stay strong, you can beat this. I try to not let bad things that happen to me in life to drive me to get high. You were like a mom to them,making sure they were eating and breathing. Get help for yourself from someone whose been there or a professional and they can help you learn how to handle your specific situation better. @ Eric: Nothing. I was iving heroin for 8 years when i suddenly came down with what i thought was the flu. She was made weaker by the fact that shed contracted heart problems from the use of dirty and used cotton when she used heroin. Take care, I dont know anything about him other than that he dumped her at the Emergency Room and disappeared. there is something so special about her. I read once that everyone knew her, and if you went anywhere with her from California to Vancouver, shed bump into people she knew. That particular photo has never been made public and . They were both hardcore heroin addicts and much of their life and their relationship was very, very ugly. 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. The second one has just a part of the interview becouse it also has Primus and Tool too, but the image quality is better. It is not worth your life and the heartbreak of your family just to see what its like. 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. This page is the FamousFix profile for Demri Parrott. Demri looking sweet and beautiful.. she was such a natural beauty. I looked a little bit like Demri back then and I always had the feeling that Layne was a little weirded out by that. If I had been in that same situation, my own mother, who I love dearly, would not have been so loving. They dated for 2 years after getting together in Mar 1988. Believe me because I know. The did accept him but it never worked out. The drs told my family that my chances didnt look good because the infection was too out of control n i probably wouldnt make it through surgery. They changed into this dark, brooding, heavy thing.. Demri Parrott and Layne Staley were engaged for 2 years. Those guys literally made magic and Im so grateful to even have existed when they all did. At the time, Jerry was very understanding and more than supportive to Layne. Are they highor notmatters none That's her storylive yours. It was missing something. History has proven that young people experiment without clearly thinking of their mortality. The song say hello to heaven. I wish things could have turned out differently for her. I first heard nutshell about a year ago and had to find the source of that sound.It was here that I found AIC + the voice of Layne. Im sure a lot of people would like to see a video of Demri. Demri Lara Parrott, 27, of Bremerton died Oct. 29, 1996, at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland. My deepest sympathy to her family and you the friends. and a life without it again can seems totally unrealistic and near impossible to ALOT of addicts if not all and that may sound stupid, heartless of them but most addicts Ive known are also the most sensitive, loving, non-judgmental and wisest people Ive known. 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. God. Layne continued touring, they both continued the drugs. It ruins your health and your self confidence, your self esteem and your creativity. Over 15,500 Americans died from a heroin overdose in 2018. had an issue and he couldnt stop. Thats where all the gangrene rumors started. I hear all these people who talk down on heroin addicts because they cant just quit or that they make other people suffer. 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. She showed me her belly button, and she goes, Look, I can make a cats butt! But why? Even by something as small as a cold. Movie posters. She attended high school at Arlington High School, Washington (1984 -1986). 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 in Seattle, Washington. . I was put into an induced coma for 6 days on a ventilator. Otherwise its just another chain.. you cant go without. Laura. He told me that the first time he did it, he was exhausted and feeling like shit. 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. Certain parts of this story are definitely true. 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. Enabling is just as bad as abandoning. Heroin isnt a social drug that you experiment with. I wish you were still here with us. Not a day goes by when I dont think of the both of them. A lot of creativity! She was so young, so beautiful the tragic muse, a fairy. What a cute smile! I understand that Jerry started doing cocaine again around this time. They both deserved better. (Im sure this is an exaggeration but you get the idea.) I wish that Barcolas hadnt moved out. She turned really different, and believe me when I say that she was not truly the person that she was becoming. 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.



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