The facts, and I will allow myself to speak of them as facts, as I have 100% trust in Barbaras descriptions and tellings, are staggering. I have been to many drug places. AIC has always been a huge impact on me personally (and musically). 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.
Demri and Dave Hillis - RememberLayne.com RIght before Demri died she had been about to move to Hawaii with her father (or stepfather, I forget which.) But NOBODY should romanticize this story. For Layne to die was just sad and wrong, but for him to die alone was just an abomination. I dont update it much but sometimes I add to the pages more.. like I did this one recently. Chris Cornells recent death triggered something in me and Ive spent days reading through this site among others. We never celebrated my birthday so she wanted to be clean so we could which was on the 28th. They began dating a short time after they saw each other. He was a coke dealer. Demri was passionate about many things and excelled in art and theater. LoveRats 11:31 PM 11-24-2010 Demri Parrott was former ex-girlfriend of singer Layne Staley from Alice in Chains. She did her movies, needed a babysitter for many, but she got through it all. Youth fueled by fame and wealth is even more deadly. A place for Demri's fans to meet and discuss what little information we can gather on her. I relapsed and used from april to june of 18. Also what things happen on the drugs in question that makes dating not realistic. Some people say that, on tour, Layne ran out of coke, and Demri went looking but found Herion instead. Are they highor notmatters none That's her storylive yours. 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. Theres an interview with AIC from 1999 on RockLine (Im sure you know it) where Layne calls in, and at the end of the interview he mentions that theres a girl he was friends with that had turned into a freak. Thank u to everyone who takes the time to read this ! That means 13 times she was clean. I will never be whole again and I keep stuffing the pain down and filling the hole in my soul with heroin but I never am rid of the pain nor am I ever joyful and worst I think of allI dont even feel alive. It sounds far fetched but then thinking that we just turn off like a light bulb is also way too hard for me to accept. Then he drove to Bothell and unloaded the car at home and he couldnt get her to wake up. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); All text content on this website is copyrighted by Barbara Dearaujo Text and comments may NOT be reproduced on or offline with out permission. They both were on a downward spiral without a safety net.
Demri Parrott - Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com De Sola writes in Alice in Chains: The Untold Story: People who knew very well Layne and Demri, in general, agreed and told me that Layne never surpassed Demris death. I know Demri got endocarditis as a result of heroin use, and all of the trouble that caused her. He had that presence that gave you goosebumps and made you want to move closer or turn up the volume. By blaming Jerry and the rest of Laynes friends I also have to blame myself for moving so far away and losing touch. Once again, I am sorry you have lost so many people that you loved. I do believe in suboxone if you just use it for a short period and then detox off. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I visit it often . When young, we all do crazy, risky things, especially in the early 90s. me too, i wonder what it is about her that's so magnetic! However I also want her to know others have been there before and youre not alone. If memory serves, her mother was a counselor while Demri was alive. Finally, best of luck if you write a book Muself, I would love to produce a film documenting all of this. Demri Parrott was an American artist who was born on February 22, 1969. Lol. Rare pictures show her to be tiny, dark-featured and pretty, with long black hair and dark eyes. Would love to hear & read your insights on them. The photo of Demri on the couch in lingerie is at my apt on Queen Anne, the one Andy died at. This is the kind of ridiculous talk he put up with from people who claimed to like him. I know he was taking care of Layne and buying groceries and making sure he was eating and cared for. Demri, Layne said, appeared to him before his death, so maybe he wasnt so alone. 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. Beautiful Country, would love to visit. (At the time, Layne didnt know what happened with MS. Id heard it from one of the people I knew who also lived there. e_biggrin.gif ) His anime of choice back then was Vampire Princess Miyu. some photos just got released of Demri a month before she died. Demri counted on Layne & others to help, & they did. thank you for you time keep up the good work for these beautiful magic souls you keep alive. Just some random thoughts I had. I know they seem crazy and all, but I have heard peoples stories on YouTube about how veganism, particularly the type that involves mostly raw fruits (unprocessed raw produce is key) changed their lives. I do know someone who read Mike Starr biography thing he did and said he really had tickets on himselfhe couldnt express enough how much women loved him. In all actuality they probably never will unless they have gone through it. Yes, she introduced Layne to heroin, yes, they both got caught up in it, but she didnt want to stop, though Layne tried. He just didnt tell anyone that he was leaving. Endocarditis is the end result of shooting with dirty needles or sharing them. HML from what I understand, Layne spent a lot of time in the slumped forward position while he was nodding when heroin users experience their rush and then get sleepy they sortof nod off and then wake up and then nod again He used for so long and slumped forward a long time and that affected his posture and height. Build your family tree online . There are records showing that she prostituted in her last years, however Im not sure that her family want this discussed. Yeah were gay, wanna join us? LOL! Sparing the details, I ended up having a stupid fight with her about Layne. Does that not spread to ones own family? We are all human. Beautiful memorial and thank you Kathleen..it truly means a lot to those of us who hold them dear to our hearts. Her smile, always sincere, always beautiful show who she was and how she was. Its all in your head how this life is and if you can find away to stay positive then everything wont look so dark. In the 1980s Demri was adopted by her then step-father Dennis Murphy and she used his surname too, going by Demri Murphy but never legally changing her name. Omg, those TIGHTS! She did not need makeup to shine. Its so sad to hear that she wasnt in one place for long. 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!! That doesnt mean I dont care that just means I wasnt aware. She seemed to have style that was individual in fashion and photography. Its just talk. And things like that. She had affairs with other men and women, he had his own affairs with women. Boredom plays a role and if your a recovering addict you have to keep yourself busy. 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! My nickname growing up was AD so if it was shortened by her she would call herself little D. Dont know unless she was doing a rap thing if she did that with others but do remember her correcting people who did say Dem, not Demri even to me. Greetins from Brazil!:). Addicts not necessarily. Thanks for your compassion. It was supposed to be their clean and healthy place and after Ward. I was talking with her daily. Once he moved to that place, I didnt talk to him. A lot of people think he was shitty because he would prop Layne up on a microphone stand if he had to and do the show, even if Layne was totally wrecked. 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. I also like to believe that there is an afterlife where we get to see our loved ones who have passed before us and we get to watch and protect the ones who are still here on earth. Worth having a look my friend. The fabric alone I spent thousands on which in the 80s is a lot, considering everyone else in that scene was flat broke. I agree completely. I just stumbled upon this website and I really love reading about Demri and Layne and about their time on earth. Heroin becomes their lover, their mother, their friend. 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. At 26 she was wearing a pacemaker. 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. I cant get it to paste & post, but at least the other two are still here However so. For my own sobriety I need to stay away from addicts. I believe that when he lost her he probably felt like it should have been him and that the only hope to be happy was gone and like I explained before he probably just gave up trying to quit and just decided to let it consume him. What a true tragedy heroin addiction is. Im so glad to see the people who are able to look past her addiction because obviously there was so much more to her. A lot about Alice in Chains, Mad Season and Layne. I just dont know what happened after 98 99. I never thought much about the lyrics until, fast forward about 6 years, and I was on dope. 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. I started writing about her online about 12 years ago now and some of the pictures I posted can still be seen floating around online like the one of them kissing taped to my wall or the black and white ones of her in the coat and hat.. all print outs I received from Darin from her memorial. Which is one thing people whove never been addicted to opiates dont always understand and maybe never can. I have heard that she is a very sweet and caring person. I will pray for you I know it has to be really tough. Ward was when Layne went on tour and he quit paying rent there. Those guys literally made magic and Im so grateful to even have existed when they all did. Self: 1991 MTV Video Music Awards. Believe me. 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. I originally posted feeling pretty down and Im sorry I vented about personal feelings that only tangentially had anything to do with Layne. So heartbreaking for everyone. Layne and Demri met at a party back in 1988 and it was love at first sight. People dont seem to understand how much Demri suffered the last 2-1/2 years of her life spent mostly in hospital several times on life support given hours to live or that she didnt complain and was always more concerned about others than herself. Being in a relationship w/ Layne changed none of that. JOHNNY BACOLAS I recall many nights when I was living with Layne, Demri would come to the house and after Id go to bed, she would just open my door, sit at the edge of my bed with a bag full of potato chips, chew really loud, and just talk. I had a rule for my comments if more then one link was added to a comment then it would be held for moderation.. this is to stop people from posting spam comments with links to their websites.. For the first time in 10 yrs im doing good! Let this be a good story to stop people from picking up for the first time. I tried to tell myself its all in my head and that it would get better but no matter what the drug strips you of your ability to compromise and feelings about how things affect others. Hang in there sister it gets easier and it gets better. pfft, you didn't even fkn know her. Demri Lara Parrott Murphy (February 22nd 1969 - October 29th 1996) was an American model, artist, and muse, and an amateur actress, girlfriend and later fiancee of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley. From then on, he said, he just wanted to do art and make music for his friends. 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.
New Blog - Remembering Layne and Demri..: ibdreamy LiveJournal Hopefully its still like that because its important that addicts be able to call for help without worrying theyre gonna go to jail. Until America recognizes the addict is sick have compassion try to help not enable stand up to the Government to look at Portugal & the actions they took it worked sadly it is scary how the future looks. Layne was always really quiet about it. He drove around town for a while after that not even aware that Demri was dying in the passenger seat. Is it possible to be Demri on the left? Ive read several places where it said he had braces on his legs to help him walk, but I think that is not true. Barbara couldnt answer that either, and I thank her for her response on a previous post. I love you. They went down to QFC and he asked her to wait in the car while he ran into the store to buy a few things. Feb 8, 2019 - Explore Ken Ferrell's board "Demri parrott" on Pinterest. 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. Such a beautiful woman with so much life and soul in her. Anyway, Im pleased to see others still commenting in these threads.
Layne Staley's Haunting Wedding That Never Was Will Break Your Heart That was the night of the 28th. 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. 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. Reading through the stories of Demris existence is at the same time beautiful and awful. So for all the AIC fans who hate Demri because of this, you are all wrong. To give Layne and Demri a fair and honest recording of their life stories. REED HUTCHINSON (Feast guitarist) Before Layne was going out with Demri, I got to know her through Jerry wanted to tour but Layne was sick and then in and out of rehab 13 times. If you put him in rehab, he could check himself out. She goes into rehab and comes back to the car gets in and falls asleep while he runs errands. Ok, thank you Liz! Rosheen and Demri RIP Rosheen Raugi June 19th 1997 Rosheen was my best friend. She was best known as a model (adult/glamour). I heard that methadone is harder to kick than H in some cases. Demri did NOT get Layne into heroin. Demri died in October 1997, and you say that Rosheen died six months later. Its been lonely here without him. Was that not what Demri was trying to say? I hope things are getting better for you and if not you hear me and please go get help. . It must be so painful and so hard but also them you receive these positive messages, of love towards you, towards Demri and this must be also very grateful. That couldnt have been put in a better way! A loving comment from Kathleen (Demris Mother) after she ran into Darin Lamb and found out about my website for the first time what a blessing. or Tracy Johnson.. all of them can be found on my Facebook friends list. Hadnt seen that one in a while,its been around forever. The EMTS never did anything but save your friends life. If something seems amist, you need to stay on top of the situation or find someone who can. Older more successful groups need to talk to some of the up and coming or simply make a video so that record companies can play it to newly formed groups. LoveMara:). He adopted her and her birth name became Demri Lara Parrott. Prayers. No need to rant on that. She turned really different, and believe me when I say that she was not truly the person that she was becoming. Drugs was his escape to find what he was longing forlove. Will has a decent range but hes no Layne and that era has passed and theyre just not as good as they used to be, which leads me to believe that Layne was responsible for a lot of why old Alice in Chains kicked ass. Having been an avid fan of grunge for well over 20 years, I had always wondered about those references to Demri in relation to Laynes demise. Im sure a lot of people would like to see a video of Demri. She has been an extremely impressionable part of my lifeand it warms my heart to see her honored. He wanted a teddy bear that Demri Lara Parrott had and who had stayed with her at the hospital.. Im sure we all have that person that has this strange magnetic effect on us and we dont exactly know why. 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. People are complex and I never knew her but it seems this tribute site exists because she earned it. The Sony people were trying to use me as eyes and ears to report backis he doin drugs? Then bring on the lying to hide it from everyone who loves you, bring on the HORRIBLE shame and actual disgust for yourself for turning into everything you had always looked down on or at least never thought youd become..a junkie. Michael was a really tall big guy. Rest in Peace our sweet angels. If I can explain it, in words, in detail then a sober person MIGHT understand. When he came back from tour he moved back in until the band went down to do Rock in Rio. How did her kids get so involved with drugs and addiction? Your site was the most helpful then, and continues to help those of us wanting to learn more about Layne & Dem. theres a black and white photo of Layne and a girl who looks like Demri, to me at least. . It is so scary and so serious.
Layne Staley - Wikipedia Demri Parrott - IMDb Then management needs to discuss the contents with the bandlet them know its a brotherhood or sisterhood. I know this is an old ass post and comment but I agree, this post is weird as fuck. Thats probably the biggest lesson her legacy has taught me. You need to be happy. xx. She was born Feb. 22, 1969, in Bremerton. She had her own connections for buying heroin and she could afford that, but it was LAYNES fault that she got sick b/c he hadnt bought her cotton before he left. Shed stay a few nights. Thanks so much, your website and memories are so generous and appreciated. Their friends warned against it, rehab for both many times. He always kept saying that he had slipped. Most of what everyone heard then was nonsense. She also refused to take Laynes money, and had to make her own money herself. I know thats super personal n i thought i remember Barbara saying she didnt know specifics on what exactly happened. 42 pictures of Demri Parrott. Maybe Koa was referring to one of them. 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. All information, records, stories, anecdotes, and pictures are welcome. Shadows of their former selves and it happens faster then you know unless youve seen it happen before then you know exactly what I mean.
Demri Parrott - Facebook In the position he was in, its probably the only way he couldve had a lasting relationship. Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love. But I guess thats the nature of celebrity. Just rude and no respect Or those already gone like Demri and Layne.. best thing they can come up with is they have a life to live??? There was nothing about her that was so special that it would have stood out all on its own. Im grateful to be 19 years clean and sober and also I stopped before my body got thrashed ( although coke alcohol and pot were my drugs of choice, not heroin). ITS NOT A GLAMOROUS DRUG AND ITS NOT SOME MYSTERIOUS ROCK STAR SHIT. not demri.will try and find the link to the post that says she was not available/she and Layne not together at the time. Can you send me the link and the time in the video where you see her? 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 Laynes apartment to tell him that Demri had died. Which is a good thing trust me. Ive read about how Demris was stuck inside her home with the dealers waiting by her front door somewhere. Hopefully others will not make the same mistakes that so many of us have. I have IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, so I shouldnt be taking anything, but the pain is so bad. Im just happy more people came out and started to share pictures of her. We lost so many friends its no wonder the ones that are left behind like me and Darin.. suffer from PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) not unlike a war torn vet would but the only difference is people dont see us as heroes we brought this upon ourselvesthe uncontrollable addiction that is .. Heroin. You will be ok. Love lots of love. He found her like that, turned on the heating, drove home and did his laundry, leaving her in the car. The next time Id run into those people who just meant to try it once would almost always be totally caught up and addicted. Stop!! Not sure about the legs. I wish you were still here with us. Hes a different person on coke. I offered to go if it would help in any way (work was my drug) friends suck it up and help eachother. Both Demri and Layne became drug addicts, hooked to heroin. She was around five feet tall-maybe even shorter-and was stunningly beautiful. Having the time of their lives, without drugs, and living things up with harmony, peace, and love. Sorry I meant to say decision! People just want to feel happiness again. David Lee Roth's opinion on Freddie Mercury and Queen Paul Stanley doesn't agree that Rock and Roll is dead I know he blamed himself for Demri dying we all played the should a, could a, wouldda tape in our head. From the time I bought Facelift (14 then), until Laynes deathand to the present. As mean and selfish as it may sound for an addict to abandon their loved ones THATS exactly what I am talking about! I dont know where he went though, and even the people who he rented from thought he was still living there. so thank you again for all this and hope you are well. The girl is shorter, but not 411 short like Demri was. I see a lot of conjecture and guessing about the nature of these relationships and its bugged me for years. ITS JUST FUCKED UP BULLSHIT! Thank You! I mean no disrespect with this question. I cant put my finger on it, but it wasnt what I wanted out of a $200 book. Thank you for sharing this, I don't care how accurate it was. He was already quite reclusive in 1996" The last time Demris mother, Kathleen Austin, saw Layne Staley, was in 1997. 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. https://alice-in-chains.livejournal.com/103699.html?thread=559635#t559635, https://icepicksandnukes.com/2011/12/16/setting-the-alice-in-chains-record-straight/. And their angel wings. Despite never getting too involved, she is still my alpha and omega, my joy and sorrow, my beginning and my end. She died of an accidental overdose, her mother will confirm this and its also written on her death certificate. Just curious, why isnt Rosheen amongst the loved ones mentioned in Demris obituary? And I agree, no one should die the way he did, junkie or not.