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! Staley couldn't 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. Just some random thoughts I had. She knew that, and she took full advantage of it. some photos just got released of Demri a month before she died. For Layne to die was just sad and wrong, but for him to die alone was just an abomination. May God Bless you. He was a coke dealer. Also what things happen on the drugs in question that makes dating not realistic. Given the seriousness of why you were there you thought she would be upset and she was glad to have you there and her gone. Thank you for sharing, although I dont know if you revealed way too many private details. Hopefully others will not make the same mistakes that so many of us have. The opposite occurred, she cut off contact with Layne save for minor interactions, she hustled to get money for smack. Grief takes time. Layne and Demri in the Sea of Sorrow video. And we all know about Laynes death, alone in his apartment for weeks before anyone found him. I can understand that to a degree, but we were pals, and I wasnt gonna 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. The would cut and bag their heroin. This blog says everything I wanted to say! Jessica I am so sorry for your loss. Stay away is all I can say, I have met very few people who have just tried heroin and not become addicted. That kind of clientele. 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. xx. I was just being a bit of a creep and trying to piece together when he lived where and for how long. . 2 of Kathleens patients told her about this weird thing that happened (he had done the same thing). They have it, although I have not seen it in the display but I do have the paperwork from the curator. She has been an extremely impressionable part of my lifeand it warms my heart to see her honored. 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. I ask them to send me the strength I need. Demri Lara Parrott, 27, of Bremerton died Oct. 29, 1996, at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland. Best Of Luck to you Ms. Jacqueline from Scotland. Sparing the details, I ended up having a stupid fight with her about Layne. Demri and I share the same birthday. Also, tf is your point? I found the video I think but did not see any girl Thank you. Why didnt she stay home with her Mom when Layne wasnt around? In October of 1996, his fianc Demri Parrott, died as a result of bacterial endocarditis, as she was also a heroin addict. If I didnt have anything I just wanted to give up and not go to work I have no idea how I made it through it because I called in with the flu a lot. Just one of many reasons I want to be cremated so Im not out in a cemetery forgotten about like by some prick like that! I remember a few months after she got the pacemaker that certain friends of Laynes were blaming her illness on him. 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. 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. Ughhh, whats the need? 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. then announces the song say hello to heaven. That is good news. Theyre both special persons in their own right, and both should be acknowledged as such. But, when you have someone over 6ft tall and weighing under 90 lbs, its time to step in. Just human. Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley and model Demri Parrott's relationship started as a fairytale but turned out a tragic love story that people can still remember. I think what we could do for the fallen heroin addicts is change. by someone I never knew. Then management needs to discuss the contents with the bandlet them know its a brotherhood or sisterhood. Demri was staying with a friends Dad trying to kick by the time I got out so she could come stay at my parents while I recovered from surgery and she had to be clean to do that. I was just wondering why couldnt you guys call the cops? Every now and then Ill go through a phase where I read as much as I can about her, it never really feels like I know enough. Because that is not my story it is theirs.. even if I was a part of their story and they a part of mine. My deepest sympathy to her family and you the friends. You may never read this, but I hope that you do, from a nothing person, who is just concerned and someone who cares. Thats probably the biggest lesson her legacy has taught me. He hardly ever saw Jerry anymore, but Mike Inez was still kind of close with him. 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. So sorry to hear about your Dad too and believe me I understand how easy it is to go back to the only thing we know made us numb again. I could not have put it better.Recovering addict myself. There was no question about that. 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? Things were mellow, Layne was doing really well. She had her friends, and Layne, who made sure someone was always there to look after her. That is a horrible excuse some addicts may use to treat people badly, steal from people they know or physically hurt people.. thats all on them still. My sister also was an addict and passed away in 2008. 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. If you knew both it is obvious. How does one know which ones will get stuck there and get in the grips of addiction? During this year I hadnt heard a thing. Please answer, so that I may know that youre ok. All my love, Laura. 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. At the time, Jerry was very understanding and more than supportive to Layne. It is so scary and so serious. She would have made it clear when she was in a better place to do so, not while one is kicking. I honestly hope so but if not.. no judgment here just love and understanding. I was put into an induced coma for 6 days on a ventilator. 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. Later, as he got deeper into heroin, he almost seemed stooped over and maybe a little bow legged in AICs last concerts in 96. Layne Staley died on April 5, 2002 due to an overdose. 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 think Jerry really was sincere, too, at least back then. 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. Anyways, I would love to hear an update from you, as to how youre doing, and hopefully feeling better. Thanks so much, your website and memories are so generous and appreciated. Staley's girlfriend, Demri Lara Parrott, started shooting smack and Alice in Chains got famous. There are similar pics of Erin Everly & Axl Rose back in the day, to Layne & Demri. Im sure a lot of people would like to see a video of Demri. Thanks Dave! I was there through the 4 year battle and was in the hospital room when my mom had to make the painful dedication to end life support. I have always speculated that the girl he was referring to was her. The Koa story has her at Laynes place until about 8 days before she passed. Barbara couldnt answer that either, and I thank her for her response on a previous post. For all the site! 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 believe its the second version. (1969-1996) model, artist, grunge icon, beautiful soul I know her story is full of pain and mistakes, you never hid that from us, and maybe because of this some close friends and family dont come in public to tell about her. It might have been here. Previous Next. Its people like demri and Layne who would really make you think life was worth living. that doesnt makes us bad people! It has been very therapeutic for me over the years and it has helped to keep Demris memory alive and has introduced her name to so many who never knew who she was which was my original goal. 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. were goners. Layne would visit her often in hospital, and even flew from Germany to Seattle to attend an intervention that her friends and family arranged after their break-up. His vocals cannot be matched. I found this online, in case some of you havens seen it before. I didnt know any of these. He thought Demri could see him from heaven so it didnt want to upset her. I had read that Jack had her on tape at one of his photo shoots. What happened with that book, he had a really good chronological order of things. It is heartbreaking the way Layne died and was not found for 2 weeks. 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. I didnt even know it was even possible to be that naturally beautiful. I cant put my finger on it, but it wasnt what I wanted out of a $200 book. I hope you read this, it could really help you. I never thought much about the lyrics until, fast forward about 6 years, and I was on dope. But god, if he isnt just a little gratified also. She goes into rehab and comes back to the car gets in and falls asleep while he runs errands. There are records showing that she prostituted in her last years, however Im not sure that her family want this discussed. 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!) That being said im not a crazed obsessed fan but I am aware of Demri and read her story through Barbara and Darin about 10 years ago right after my heroin addiction started. 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. When cleaning I didnt know what belonged to who, which is risky). ITS JUST FUCKED UP BULLSHIT! Everybody had their problems, not just Layne. 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. She is such a facinating person and it will be almost surreal to see her on video. But as a fan who collects all kinds of memorabilia, it is nice to have. Makes me wonder about the beautiful pictures of Demri above, Id love to know when they were taken. Mad Season, Layne's side projects/art, Jerry's solo work. A month after I saw her on the bus, she was dead. (At the time, Layne didnt know what happened with MS. Id heard it from one of the people I knew who also lived there. Friends report that she was incredibly skinny and her face was sunken in during this time. 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. 1). A week went by and my symptons worsened. Dear Susan, Bless you. Someone asked for a video of Demrigot this from youtube its Demri and Layne singing together hope this helps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQA98ZTJDTc. Allowing us insight into lives cut short and giving it all up ugly or beautiful for us to learn. She was apparently very chatty, witty and loud. Kathleen, Im so sorry for your loss, I cant even imagine, but please know there are many of us who adore Layne & Demri. He had me come and look at it to see and meet the landlord. I apologize ms. Susan. Such a beautiful woman with so much life and soul in her. Laynes riff with Jerry was for telling him he needed to go to rehab and not going himself, hearing Laynes solo music and taking it to the band and borrowing his 8-track and erasing his stuff with Maynard (I dont think Jerry noticed it was on there). I know she had siblings and her name changed from Murphy to Parrott at some stage (as per yearbook photo). Yes, she died young, of mysterious circumstances, but she made a living for herself. Truly a loving person. Can't feel sorry for people who have made mistakes because there are people in 3rd world counties who have it worse. That girl looks like shes afraid of Demri, or what Demri is saying to her, while Demri looks totally relaxed, lol. Just stop! 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! I wish Demri had that same desire, to want to be an actress/model, who read books, studied acting. 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! Which didnt bother them though because they took it like one big joke. There is no magic cure.. but writing, journaling and even just talking about the ones you lots does help or at least it helped me. Buy photos from select Flickr photographers I didnt go to shows and I was ecpected to. Demri had family, many friends, and Layne, but she kept on running to the end. But when people are addicted to heroin, they have to want to stop or you cant really help them. I think of her all the time, and how our similarities made me feel so much better about myself as a teenager. Just because we cant see something/someone, doesnt mean theyre not there. They both wanted to live a normal life, get married, but the drugs stood in the way. Get over yourself and if you remember to comment then be positive and stop snapping at people. She was only 27. I am good today but I did have to leave Seattle and start a whole new life away from everyone I knew. Not much is known about this unidentified older man aside from the fact that he apparently isolated her from her friends and family and wouldnt let them talk to her. I will pray for you I know it has to be really tough. The saddest thing about Demris family is that there were 4 children and now there is only 1 left. Jerry did do some heroin but he was all about coke, girls, money and fame. All of you stay safe and strong and Barbara thanks so much for sharing with all of us fans out there! Layne is said to have overdosed . 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. The Blue Moon was kind of notorious, at least when I was a teenager, as the place to go buy drugs. 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. She stumples out to the car and passes out (O.D.s duh!). Once you fall, that base diminishes. I remember Johnny being the same way. Pinterest. Layne helped him a lot in a lot of ways. And part of me wondered if he moved there because he didnt have to drive anywhere and it was easy access. 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. She didnt met her biological father and half sister until she was an adult. I thought here may be a good place. Or they try to do 3x what they usually do or something stupid like that. I offered to go if it would help in any way (work was my drug) friends suck it up and help eachother. God bless you all. Also I read somewhere that Layne wanted kids of his own is that true? Shed stay a few nights. Their legacy should be used in the context of learning. He knew that I liked her, and I think she would sometimes use me Mark and Layne were really cool together. His style was like no other. Every story is different so I cant claim to say this is the best advice for every person with an addict in their lives. No clue.. maybe they didnt even know Rosheen was as important as she was to Demri. Demri was bisexual, and she was a nudist. A lot about Alice in Chains, Mad Season and Layne. This site has been around. Thank you for your story. Wed hide and they would sit on the porch for hours to the point Demri almost got evicted so she let them in. The last time Kathleen Austin - Demri's mother - saw Layne was in 1997. Your site has been great in all the information thats been released, but I just wanted to say to you and all, Merry Christmas. This is the kind of ridiculous talk he put up with from people who claimed to like him. Layne picked it out for her because of the gardens. Im sure if I did I would snatch it up with excitement in my heart and then eventually growl under my breathe a little and put it back.. who knows though I might buy it. Or did he just appear that way because of being really thin and probably feeling sick a lot? when the crew were dealers too. Anyway, I think you hit the nail on the head when you explained why Layne did what he did. also if you look up Demri Parrott Dave Hillis, theres a pic of her in not great condition soon before she passed. I just wanted to share that with you and everyone else on here. Prayers for those trying to beat opiate addiction out there. The previous year she had suffered pancreatitis. I pray that you have lots and lots of time left with no pain. 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. Very little is known of Demri Parrott, except that she was practically worshiped by her fianc, Layne Staley. Feb 8, 2019 - Explore Ken Ferrell's board "Demri parrott" on Pinterest. I hope this made sense I just typed it at 5 a.m. Night world! They can numb you from all the pain. She showed me her belly button, and she goes, Look, I can make a cats butt! Mike, Rosheen, Andrew Wood and now sadly.. the list grows.. Chris Cornell who was an amazing man, husband and Father and Friend. Ill try to sum this up as much as i can. Christy the drug dealer lived behind the QFC and so did Paris. Someone who took many drugs, uppers, downers,narcotics, yet she always tried to better herself, in acting, in life. Late 96, Demri started backsliding and this was around when I finally met her. I bumped into this web site and it was a very nice memorial for Layne and Demri. Layne had told her that if she started using drugs again hed have to make her leave. We will met them (again) and all together we will party and laught up avobe someday. 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. I wasnt even sure where to post this comment but whatever. He just didnt tell anyone that he was leaving. me too, i wonder what it is about her that's so magnetic! Layne and Demri met at a party back in 1988 and it was love at first sight. Haha! It is even hard this far out but so freeingI have terminal cancer and if I could I would have love to have given your daughter whatever it was in me to make this happen so she could be here with you Addiction is a disease and one we need to address in this country very seriously without all the judgementWe shall just pray for all the negative talk out there if there is and the ironic thing is that it is those that judge other addicts that will discover it is in their own family! . It doesnt seem right to me that they continue the band because there is no improvement. I came across this site while listening to Laynes music on line.I along with many others loved his music and now I see why Layne loved Demri.I never new them but feel such a love from this website and the pictures of Demri and Layne. When they cancelled the 94 tour it was because Layne was afraid. Thanks for your compassion. But, success is no good, if theyre not here. Hey everyone, im a long time lurker but never have posted not sure why. On top of this, Staley had lost his ability to ingest food and survived off supplements for the last few years of his life. He had his cats and a nice place to live and his art and his hobbies. Just let them know youll be there when theyre ready to get clean. I have never been in that position so Im sure its not nearly that easy. No one had a bad thing to say about her and honestly believe shes in that extreme minority of human beings that are inherently and intrinsically GOOD people. 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. 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! One Day Ay A Time. I also do NOT recommend enabling or helping addicts stay in their addiction by loaning them money or letting them stay with you.. especially if their addiction is messing up your own daily lifebut I also dont recommend calling them names or hating on them either they do that enough to themselves already. Your site was the most helpful then, and continues to help those of us wanting to learn more about Layne & Dem. I caught myself thinking about her even when I was in a relationship. Maybe Ill find a little peace now even without credibility, just like you always thought was possible. I started our just doing it because it made me feel energized to create my own music as well as to work. 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. , Hi, and Layne almost backed out then, but the others talked him into it. (Just noticed this now.) I know she is watching us from avobe, taking care of us, smiling everytime we think of her. Thanks for setting the record when it needs to beK, COMMENT LEFT ON ORIGINAL POST: DARIN LAMBS GUEST POST ONE OF LAYNE AND DEMRIS BEST FRIENDS AND MY EX-BOYFRIEND, On this anniversary of Dems passing I just want to thank all of you especially you Barbara, Darin and Fabiola for making these bittersweet days a little brighter.when I am aching and missing her I can come here, .Perhaps my niece will write about Dems life it seems some folks are interested.but Ill need you guys for those times.we were so close as you knowthe misinformation and assumptions out there just doesnt get itthanks for truthlove you kathleen, COMMENT LEFT ON ORIGINAL POST: DARINS GUEST POST COMMENTS. That Koa story has been particularly perplexing and I never could figure out exactly how it fit in. Who was she as a child and a teenager? How you doing Jacqueline? Heroin doesnt turn you into an asshole. She had affairs with other men and women, he had his own affairs with women. She died that night with her mother and aunt by her side. Then my dad died n i lost it. When did you lose hope, though? The two soon became engaged but eventually broke up around 1994. Thanks for keeping this site up. Addicts are a triggers for me so 12 step meetings are not good for me but they work for a lot of people at least in the beginning stages they worked for me too. Thats when he came back and Demri left. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Some people are predisposed to addiction and so their story is written for them. ~Kat. I feel empathy for all addicts. Almost makes me ache (being a parent of two girls already). I know thats super personal n i thought i remember Barbara saying she didnt know specifics on what exactly happened. I was a reference for him. play a tattletale game. RIght before Demri died she had been about to move to Hawaii with her father (or stepfather, I forget which.) i recently posted this link on another demri question, but check out this site if you want to know about her. You will be ok. Love lots of love. Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love. Demri Lara Parrott(February 22, 1969 - October 29, 1996) was best known for Demri Parrott her relationship with Layne Staley, the singer of rock band Alice in Chains. "Layne supplied nearly all the money for their addictions. She wore vintage costumes, long skirts with docs, lots of vintage style 30s and 40s jewelry. 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. I think the Laynes Place being referred to was the Ward Street house they both lived in with both of their stuff. This website does skew towards famous actors, musicians, models and sports stars, however we would like to expand that to include many other interesting topics. 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. And there used to be a girl in my life who reminds me of Demri a lot. 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. Hope the families will at some point be more forthcoming as well. 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 . I decided to do a Google search on Demri and I actually found this page which is dedicated to her and Layne it has some poor quality copies of pictures that I actually posted of her like 5 years ago.. It's pretty obvious the person who wrote it didn't know her which became more . Reading through the stories of Demris existence is at the same time beautiful and awful. Hope you write that book about the two of them and/or those times! Aic. so thank you again for all this and hope you are well. She is not, as widely but wrongly believed, the woman on the cover of Alice in Chainss album Dirt, released on September 29, 1992, that is model and actress Mariah O'Brien. 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. Id last about 3 days. 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. I get so busy I dont even recognize the date sometimes. Even by something as small as a cold. She had been using off and on for a few months. Bottom line they both had to want it and they were convinced that only people who mixed alcohol and heroin (as in getting so drunk you forget what and how much you used) is the only thing that could kill you. . Ive really been inspired by a lot of Laynes music, both AIC and Mad Season. . Demri never moved in. AIC has always been a huge impact on me personally (and musically). That is all I can remember to add. He didnt seem to want to do it because he had a bad feeling about it. If you put him in rehab, he could check himself out. Barbara might be able to offer more insight, but I definitely get the vibe that Layne wanted to eventually get clean and have a family at some point in his future. I think she, Nancy, and Mike Starrs mom have been through hell. Jerry is one of the best melody writers ever, and Layne was a virtuoso vocalist and obviously his lyrics resonate with so many people.
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