Mara one of Dems good friends name was Mara! If memory serves, her mother was a counselor while Demri was alive. Some people say that, on tour, Layne ran out of coke, and Demri went looking but found Herion instead. Apparently she made friends with some of the elderly people and used to make them laugh. 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. Demri was born in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, in the United States of Americas Pacific Northwest. I see so many other say this, I feel the same way. DAVID DUET Before I left Seattle, Alice in Chains was having their big Bumbershoot show and Facelift was out. I dont know anything about him other than that he dumped her at the Emergency Room and disappeared. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Layne loved what they had done, he thought Jerry did it on purpose. The Sony people were trying to use me as eyes and ears to report backis he doin drugs? The talent and beauty he had surrendered to drug addiction and the rest was due to depression due to his drug use so all of it was due to heroin. when the crew were dealers too. On the Demri Parrott page you will be able to add and update factual information, post media and connect this topic to other topics on the website. Scared of what? 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. AIC has always been a huge impact on me personally (and musically). Young, but very sexy. I just was smitten with Xana. For all the site! great website. She died that night with her mother and aunt by her side. But, if you do, you could save a life. Great work and it happens faster than you know and very few actually survive this mistake. Thanks for visiting the website and sharing the video but that video has been around for awhile and it is not Demri.. But I guess thats the nature of celebrity. I do get it a little but its silly. 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 . She still looked cheerful and pretty I was a reference for him. I could not have put it better.Recovering addict myself. By 96 or so, Jerry was fed up with Laynes fear of touring. And we all know about Laynes death, alone in his apartment for weeks before anyone found him. I just came across this site, and Im stilled to my core by the haunting beauty in these photos and the story of Demri and Layne, and so many others in her world. . Layne was like no other. I have no doubt in my mind about that. The next time Id run into those people who just meant to try it once would almost always be totally caught up and addicted. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBZm-_6Qa3k, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL29f0AehNI, Oh Barbara, I was just waitting for your confirmation but now im very disappointed:( But anyway thank you very much for this site. Without happiness in your life life is not worth much. Since it didnt kill them at their first try, which it does to many, they continued on with it. Layne apparently adored her; he would never talk badly about her and apparently it was the same with her. Age has shown me that its probably good that I didnt, as Ive never had any sort of chemical dependancy nor drug habits, and been overall successful in my life. 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. JOHNNY BACOLAS I found out Layne was on heroin after the Van Halen tour in 91. Rest in peace beautiful angels. I was somewhat envious of her because Layne always seemed to forgive her each time, and there is something TO that, but at the same time I felt I was right; she was making a mess of things and she was in big trouble. I would stay with Layne and Demri sometimes, and I had laid on their floor kicking for a couple of days. Hes a different person on coke. Her zodiac star sign was Pisces. Very seldom been wrong. 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. Yes, she was so beautiful, and the love of his life. The two soon became engaged but eventually broke up around 1994. One night he and his father were shooting heroin together and his father ODed. Hey there! Moreover, his body's autopsy and toxicology report revealed that Layne was laying two weeks before the police found him in his Seattle condo. It doesnt seem right to me that they continue the band because there is no improvement. 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. 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. I wish you were still here with us. Yes, she was sick from herion, but so was Marilyn. Which makes the seductive drugs become even more powerful. Best thing people can do is move away from everything you know and everyone you know that makes it easy. had an issue and he couldnt stop. It is such a sad situation. She was having a harder time this time and told him to take her to Capital Hills to get drugs he said, No! ITS NOT A GLAMOROUS DRUG AND ITS NOT SOME MYSTERIOUS ROCK STAR SHIT. Believe me because I know. Layne Thomas Staley (born Layne Rutherford Staley; August 22, 1967 - April 5, 2002) was an American singer and songwriter who was the original lead vocalist of the rock band Alice in Chains, which rose to international fame in the early 1990s as part of Seattle's grunge movement. But my son also dabbles in drugs. Layne had told her that if she started using drugs again hed have to make her leave. Let me just say that its truly a pleasure to meet you here Xana. I hope that you get to write your own edition of a book about Demri and Layne. By then, Demri had also become addicted to heroin. I get sick to my stomach when I read things about Demri that are her friends words but twisted around. I always had faith in you though. I adored the both of them, but we definitely had plenty of conversations that were like, Look, its not fair for me to say whats right or wrong for you guys But I got to the point where I was like, I cant have this goin on here and be wonderin if you guys are gonna wake up or not., SUSAN SILVER Not that the others werent heavily into drugs, too, but Layne was clearly so deepit was so dangerousthat all of our lives centered around how to aid him. Jerry did love Layne but there are definitely 2 Jerrys. What do I have to do? He was known for his distinctive vocal style and tenor voice, as well as his harmonizing with guitarist/vocalist . Was it the greater love that made them sole matesdrugs? also if you look up Demri Parrott Dave Hillis, theres a pic of her in not great condition soon before she passed. Anything you have to say would be gratefully appreciated. Of course we all make mistakes for Gods sake and so what?! Her death is considered to have pushed Layne over the final edge, as he then became a recluse in his own condominium. Demris story haunted me when I first learned of it a few years ago. Your site is beautiful if I were computer literate I wouldve corrected the writer it is nice to set the record straight . 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. Yes, she died young, of mysterious circumstances, but she made a living for herself. LoveRats 11:31 PM 11-24-2010 Demri Parrott was former ex-girlfriend of singer Layne Staley from Alice in Chains. Although I know that my parents did the best they could, I want more for her and never want her to feel how I have so many time. Demri Lara PARROTT Left this world October 29, 1996; born in Bremerton, Wa, on Feb 22, 1969 and attended school in Arlington. He walks around flipping his hair and trying to hump everything he thinks might have a vagina. You can tell when theyre lifers. In October of 1996, his fianc Demri Parrott, died as a result of bacterial endocarditis, as she was also a heroin addict. She was apparently very chatty, witty and loud. She also has Demris engagement ring that Layne gave her. But god, if he isnt just a little gratified also. I was a weird kid because I liked all different types of music that kids my age didnt like because it was considered uncool. Pictures and info about the woman who stole Layne Staley's heart and inspired fashion trends during the '90s Seattle grunge era. I dont know where he went though, and even the people who he rented from thought he was still living there. Why? However they clearly adored each other and this is why they remain such a large part of each others legacy. there is something so special about her. 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. Her cause of death was an accute intoxication and the combined effects of opiate, meprobamate and butalbital. As mean and selfish as it may sound for an addict to abandon their loved ones THATS exactly what I am talking about! I got an errorto be continued, First I would like to thank you for this site. ITS JUST FUCKED UP BULLSHIT! Thank you Ana and yes addiction destroys your body Thank you for bringing that up. I have never known Mike to lie and I knew him a long time. You will be ok. Love lots of love. So right now and since june of 18 ive been sick as hell waiting to have my new valve replaced again. Drugs are not fun, and will never try again. So anyways, yesterday I ran into so-and-so and blah blah blah. I never met him, but thats according to people who did. 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. Demri had a cat, Sadie. I will pray for you I know it has to be really tough. One Day Ay A Time. When Layne didnt feel like eating Johnny could get him to drink an Ensure sometimes 2 or 3. I guess most all questions have been answered on this lovely site. Layne was flipping through the channels and stumbled on the John Edward show Crossing Over, on which a medium claimed to speak to audience members dead relatives. (then going to work on my singing. I think there are clues around us every day of something more and that when we die were NOT gone forever so I will continue to believe that something happens I just dont know what it is yet. Demri has haunted me on a regular almost daily basis since I first learned about her story. There are records showing that she prostituted in her last years, however Im not sure that her family want this discussed. Regarding kids I think Layne wanted to have a family. As her mother, when I am missing her most all I have to do is google..I am so happy you made it, I tried to direct Rosheens Mother Tina to your site but she didnt get it so I will continue to try. 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. By blaming Jerry and the rest of Laynes friends I also have to blame myself for moving so far away and losing touch. Did pick up the phone for him and speak to John Wayne Gacy and didnt know til I hung up, every place else was an apt. But when people are addicted to heroin, they have to want to stop or you cant really help them. Demri had a look that seemed to define the musical era, beautiful in a small-town way with her bright eyes, round cheeks, and curly hair. Kathleens comment was left on one of my older posts.. so I just wanted to share it so that everyone would get a chance to readitbecause I know a lot of us love and respect Kathleena lot. Not all people are cruel. 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 got it all and you speak 100% the truth. Im her age, a Seattle native and recently lost my sister to heroin. Its a tribute vid, and at 5:45 (and I mean exactly easy to miss!) 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. There was nothing about her that was so special that it would have stood out all on its own. I went to the ER and had ct and mri and found out i had endocarditis. Because that is not my story it is theirs.. even if I was a part of their story and they a part of mine. 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. 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. Was it a physical predisposition to everything out there? Layne helped him a lot in a lot of ways. I never told anyone that I knew you and you used to tell me dont let it bother you. Believe me they love you!! 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. I mean no disrespect with this question. 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. Check it out and let me know. She must be a really strong lady. Rare photo of Demri Parrott & Layne Staley from a photo shoot they did together. I respect that. They broke up around spring summer 94, or maybe even earlier. But not anymore. These are the last photos of Demri taken 8 weeks before her death. Lol. Sadly, another member of the 27 Club, Press J to jump to the feed. 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. She had been using off and on for a few months. The opposite was true for so many other women in a similar position/relationship in Seattle at that time. She was tiny (around 4'11", 150cm or 5, 152 cm), dark-featured, with long dark hair and dark eyes. That means 13 times she was clean. The statistic for heroin addicts who get clean and stay clean are actually depressing and shocking. Demri was passionate about many things and excelled in art and theater. 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. I knew she was really Not anymore thou. I hope that you come to this site again. Im so glad that Demris mother supported her no matter what. That all makes total sense. Every story is different so I cant claim to say this is the best advice for every person with an addict in their lives. Read that on someones Pinterest. He is at rehab all drugs are drugs so I think he was right, besides why not. I dont know. That is good news. It is believed that her death has overwhelmed Layne so much that he returned to addiction. SomeoneI dont want to say whobrought him some heroin because they couldnt find any coke. I thought that taking drugs is an adventure, that it makes possible to survive such a thing as great artists who are an inspiration to us, but now I know its not an adventure, it is often the road of no return. I find it hard to believe. Thank you for this wonderful website. I remember looking out your window at the docks one time while you were on the computer, and I was making you listen to some stupid old song because I thought it was cool. See more News You may also like. But Im glad that Demri existed, she was special and brightened the lives of many of those around her special enough that we still talk about her and admire her beauty 24 years after her death. The seduction of heroin is no joke and ANYONE can be its next victim. Your site was the most helpful then, and continues to help those of us wanting to learn more about Layne & Dem. I do believe in suboxone if you just use it for a short period and then detox off. In Demris case specific, you are doing an incredible job, because you are brave enough to tell us who was the real and captivating Demri Parrott.

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