If memory serves, her mother was a counselor while Demri was alive. I realize this stuff is old news for you guys, but for people who are just coming to this subject (who have a passion to know the truth) the information via comments on this site is vital. ", Your quotes vs other peoples quotes that knew her https://alice-in-chains.livejournal.com/103699.html?thread=559635#t559635. Such a sad story. Previous Next. Theyre both special persons in their own right, and both should be acknowledged as such. She went out one night with the new bf of hers and she had shot heroin before they left. Then I went back to Houston, where I was working at a nightclub, and the phone rang in the office. She never tapped it seemed.. no matter how horrible the circumstances got she could deal with it. I was in a situation to where EVERYTIME I would get high I would be happy to know I would be quitting after this last time only to fall asleep and wake up and be in a totally different mind frame of freaking out with anxiety and trying desperately to get more. Johnny was a Godsent to Layne. RIght before Demri died she had been about to move to Hawaii with her father (or stepfather, I forget which.) 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. Layne Staley died aged 34 on April 5, 2002 due to an overdose, and his funeral was held at the same place he intended to marry Demri, Kiana Lodge on Bainbridge Island. That sound was amazing I was listening to Rotten Apple with the black lights on and it just took me to another place. Doesnt matter though that she was not mentioned in her obituary because I know that Rosheen knew how important she was to Demri and Rosheen was at her funeralso that probably hurt her. theres a black and white photo of Layne and a girl who looks like Demri, to me at least. . Hot! I love it! Why did Layne rely so much on Demri? Although she went to rehab several times, it didnt work to her, and sometimes had to turn to theft and prostitution to get some money for the drugs. You were never just Layne Staleys girlfriend you were definitely an energy and a force all your own. Layne with fans New Years Eve 1999, reportedly last public photo in Austin got that bear back after it was found in Layne's. What she looked like, how she dressed, & the decoupage shed make from angel& Victorian cutouts that she would paste on boxes & give as gifts. When Layne would relapse or even admit to weakness in the last few years that I knew them Jerry would get very patronizing and very smug. I was put into an induced coma for 6 days on a ventilator. She couldve been so much more, its a shame. It is not that great. Soon I heard he had passed on. I don't know man, you can try to write your own story as much as you want to, but it feels like some people enter this world with a story already written for them. But as a fan who collects all kinds of memorabilia, it is nice to have. Or did he just appear that way because of being really thin and probably feeling sick a lot? She was also seeing this new guy that her family hadnt met. -Jesse, I came across this website a few days ago, and I have to admit that this is wonderful.thank you so much Barbara Darin and Mom Kathleen for sharing her memories with us! I think a book about your life that includes your friends and remembers them would be lovely. I know that at least some of it is true, First of all, please forgive my anonymity. She would have made it clear when she was in a better place to do so, not while one is kicking. You can just tell when you talk to certain people, especially females. Barbara thanks for putting your heart into this and also for educating people about drugs. The did accept him but it never worked out. Aic. Thank you Barbara for making this site and memorial! Beautiful Country, would love to visit. I wish Demri had that same desire, to want to be an actress/model, who read books, studied acting. Demris Mom Kathleen Austin and Demris 2 dearest friends Cody, Mara and Fabiola 2010. The rest Yes, Jerry had a coke problem. I was iving heroin for 8 years when i suddenly came down with what i thought was the flu. She was born Feb. 22, 1969, in Bremerton. The couple was already separated at that point, and while Staley had plenty of rock star money to finance his habits, Parrott's lower funds forced her to ultimately sell her body in order to finance her drug use. . I have fell of the wagon a couple of times because I will wait for an excuse to do it. WTF are you talking about? She was apparently very chatty, witty and loud. She was unconscious for two and a half hours before she finally got to hospital. Jerry wanted to tour but Layne was sick and then in and out of rehab 13 times. I was encouraged even more to see that people actually came here to read it and asked for more. Hey would call her to be around him and of course she would eventually relaps and hed kick her to the curb. 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. Now whether or not Layne ever knew just how much I liked him, I dont know, but Demri knew. Demri Parrott (born Demri Lara Murphy on February - Demri Lara Parrott 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. I find it hard to believe. I hope this made sense I just typed it at 5 a.m. Night world! People call to make sure they are listed in the Thank Yous on an album. Youth fueled by fame and wealth is even more deadly. I dont know why I chose here, maybe I need to vent or maybe I just want to share a little bit of the truth as I perceived it. Its so sad that two talented people lost their innocent lives to the demons of drugs. That doesnt mean I dont care that just means I wasnt aware. His body took a while to die, but his spirit lived on, as did Demris, after her passing. Yes, she died young, of mysterious circumstances, but she made a living for herself. She sometimes complained that she knew he was sleeping with other girls, but she also had relationships on the side too. The opposite occurred, she cut off contact with Layne save for minor interactions, she hustled to get money for smack. 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. "remembering Demri"..? I have seen people/myself go from great people to completely changed. Most of her friends describe her as a very sweet and beautiful person, kind, peaceful and artistic. But also open dialogue about drugs and continued thinking of the young that this could never happen to them. Living your life not feeling happy is not the way you were meant to live. Then he drove to Bothell and unloaded the car at home and he couldnt get her to wake up. by someone I never knew. 1). She must be a really strong lady. I ask them to send me the strength I need. Stop this. Addiction is no joke, I go to med school so I spend a lot of time in the hospital and its just awful what being addicted to something does to people. The village to raise a child or extended family member or friend to help re-direct those who are going off track, is not here anymore. Xana La Fuente, if youre reading this, I just want to tell you that I find you so inspiring too. Of course we all make mistakes for Gods sake and so what?! They have many members,some who knew Layne personally,and they are always being updated with member participation. Layne was okay until the last night of the tour. I hope and pray that youre ok today, to live and tell more of your story. 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. She stumples out to the car and passes out (O.D.s duh!). She said take her to Capital Hill to Rehab so he thought he was (per what he told me). Just saying that Demri could have done so much more. And their angel wings. Lanegan was really sick for a while and Layne was like a Florence Nightingale. I pray every day that he does not experiment with H, because I know that he will not come back from that. Layne and Demri were certainly worth knowing and there is so little about them out there. Its people like demri and Layne who would really make you think life was worth living. Layne tries his best to help, but she wont listen, her body probably being beyond help at this point, and telling Layne, let me go, its too painful, just let me go. 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. Pictures and info about the woman who stole Layne Staley's heart and inspired fashion trends during the '90s Seattle grunge era. However, I found that things that boost your confidence and self esteem help you stay away from it. Demri and Layne were awesome people who had a fatal disease but that did not make them bad people. I think Jerry really was sincere, too, at least back then. The love between Demri & Layne will live on forever.Music by Boards of Canada - 5.9.78Please subscribe and help our Demri & Layne YouTube community grow. I am so sorry for Kathleen (Ds mom) to have lost her children like this. Youve done a great job with this site, having your own life & kids, that I thank you. She had been in and out of the hospital a lot, and I am sure her mother did everything she could to help her. Great work and it happens faster than you know and very few actually survive this mistake. Demri looking sweet and beautiful.. she was such a natural beauty. Take care!! I found the video I think but did not see any girl Thank you. you can find these new pics on the Instagram account called memoriesofdemri . Mrs. Austin, you tell of how Demri suffered, how she had gifts, it was her calling in life to teach and not to learn and to give unconditional love to all, yet you put her grandmother and the headstone that she made for Demri, down. May the heavens help you beat this cancer! During this year I hadnt heard a thing. She was interested in philosophy and poetry, and loved to collect vintage clothes, make decoupage, write poetry and play in front of the camera. I feel a very strange connection to him, like I can almost remember bits and pieces of his life through my own eyes. What The Final 12 Months Of Layne Staley's Life Was Like - Grunge.com Demris story haunted me when I first learned of it a few years ago. But, how did it happen? According to David de Sola's book Alice In Chains: The Untold Story, Layne Staley believed that the ghost of his late girlfriend Demri Parrott visited him just days before his April 2002 death.. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Thanks for keeping this site up. I am very sorry about your lossI hate cancer and congrats on doing good, keep strong. When Demri passed, Layne really took that hard. I dont think they were good friends but they had used drugs together when their bands were playing at the same show in south america somewhere, if memory serves.and the ride home. Demri was okay with paying half, but not all. Keep us updated on how you are doing. From the time I bought Facelift (14 then), until Laynes deathand to the present. But I guess thats the nature of celebrity. I was just being a bit of a creep and trying to piece together when he lived where and for how long. 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. She kind of reminded me of Brooke Shields in the movie Pretty Baby. Demri was born in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, in the United States of Americas Pacific Northwest. 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. Please let them know that they are being thought about, and prayed for, and wishes for a Happy Christmas. Im telling you: Demri was here last night. Demris mother, Kathleen Austin, heard this story from Starr after Laynes death and relayed the story to David de Sola (and it was corroborated by musician Jason Buttino). Lol. Barbara thanks for putting your heart into this and also for educating people about drugs. They can seduce you and make you feel like nothing else can be as good to you. I couldnt afford all the hospital bills, but somehow, or someone, helped Demri. 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. To Barbara or Darin do either of you know if Demri was capable of having another surgery or not? Ok, Ive said enough here I hope I help someone with my stories. I am so sorry that post was so long. I was devastated when I found out that I missed it. Their pain or their struggle. For life. Ive read this a few places. -Chris, Was wondering if you ever went on any road trips with Demri to see AIC? Makes me scared to have children. Their children. She died of an accidental overdose, her mother will confirm this and its also written on her death certificate. I have no doubt in my mind about that. Once Kurt gave Layne a ride somewhere and talked about his daughter Frances and Layne said that he was so excited about her. She was talking to another guy right behind Layne and she was wearing black shirt and shorts. However, in the years that followed Dirt"s success, Layne and Demri drifted apart, and their engagement broke sometime in 1994, although she features in the cover of Mad Seasons Above. Demri and Rosheen loved each other very much and I loved them both. Do you know that the book about Mike Starr on Amazon is like $100 bucks? 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. 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. Not sure why I just havent.. never even held one in my hands or seen one on the shelves. Her true fans have compassion. She stayed with whoever would let her in during her final year, and was taken in by the father of a friend. Demri died in oct 1996 and Rosheen died in 1997. I have been to many drug places. If somebody else would have commented it would have showed in my email and somebody didon the 30th thats why I was here. Opiate Addiction is selfish to the core. Some are experimenting with stuff, which can just be a part of growing up. I paid a professional hat blocker a lot of money to help me with the final construction, but I bought all the fabric and designed them, I dont even know who Rachel is. But why? Now I see it selling online for $200!! As I approach the 10year anniversary of the day I came home from work ( I bartended at Lindas the iconic dive bar on Seattles Capitol Hill) and discovered my sister dead in our apartment on Denny Ave N. Nobody can understand what a loss of a beloved can take from those left behind if they havent been there. Dear Susan, Bless you. I try to study the different religions, lead a good life, treat others like I want to be treated and reach out to others who need it. "Layne supplied nearly all the money for their addictions. Those pictures are breathtaking. While watching Crossing Over, Layne turned to Mike and said, Demri was here last night. In October 1996, Staley was deeply shocked by the death of Demri Parrott, the vocalist's long-time girlfriend and fellow drug addict. 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. Its been a doubt to me, because Ive also read in a lot of interviews from 97, 98, that Mark was already living in La because of rehab and stuff like that but sometimes would come to Seattle, although he moved to LA in 98but yeah, it might be possiblethanx again! I have wanted the book for years, but could not see me spending $200+ for a paperback book. Its just talk. And things like that. You are brave and strong and you do all Demris fans a favor telling us about her and running this site. Beautiful memorial and thank you Kathleen..it truly means a lot to those of us who hold them dear to our hearts. Doesnt mean I want them in my life. They had called me after being with me in Vegas in the spring of 93 when they got there and they wanted Layne to have the band there on Family Day to deal with Band Issues. Thank you so much for sharing your stories. Take care, It was kept by a friend over the years, who had it in a box and it was in perfect condition. RIP. Also how she would decorate her hospital room with the same. There are very few who are strong enough to keep up the fight for as long it will take to stop completely and for a lifetime. I could go on for days with stories, but I wont. However they clearly adored each other and this is why they remain such a large part of each others legacy. I think that a lot of facts that she put on the story are true, BUT..she def. Sadly, Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley passed away on April 5, 2002, at 34 years of age. Cotton Fever isnt from dirty cotton its from injecting a microscopic piece when you suction up the heroin thru it. Hi Amber, I was shocked to see how much you have shared about Layne and Demris life. Haha! I ran into Darin a few days back always nothing but love when we see each other. No that is not true I come here today, Oct 30 to pay my respects because Oct 29th I didnt forget but rather I was being told after fighting cancer for 6 long years that the cancer had returned and given results of my scansit is now in my ovary, uterus, also back into breast and 2 lumps one blocking a duct in the breastso basically I was trying to take in that I dont have much longer to live and what I will need to do as far as my kids, etcbut still within 24hrs I came to pay my respectsjust because someone doesnt post on a site on a certain date doesnt mean that the person is still not remembered. I was a reference for him. Then Jack shared the photos of Demri and Rosheen which made my YEAR! That was the night of the 28th. Demri Parrott (demrilaraparrott) on Myspace Demri Parrott So beautifully said, I believe the same. Christy the drug dealer lived behind the QFC and so did Paris. I have not read any of the books written about the era or the books written about my friends Mike and Layne. God bless them both, may both be in Heaven with G0Ds good graces falling upon them. Demri had the help of her family and Layne, not something to ignore. Why didnt she stay home with her Mom when Layne wasnt around? I remember Johnny being the same way. But when people are addicted to heroin, they have to want to stop or you cant really help them. Rosheen and Demri RIP Rosheen Raugi June 19th 1997, Demri Parrott and Layne Staley Love Hate Love, More pictures of Demri can be found on my Flickr account at:RememberingDemri. Im lucky to have 2 beautiful little girls that keep my life full. 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. She was 4' 11" (150 cm) tall and weighed 100 lbs (45 kg) with a slim build. Layne had admitted that he was mostly finished with show business. It helped me get the guts to start learning to play guitar, something Ive wanted to do for a long time! 2. thank you Barbara if you see this for sharing all this information. People just want to feel happiness again. Content on this page is contributed by editors who belong to our editorial community. 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. They changed into this dark, brooding, heavy thing.. Demris mother, Kathleen Austin got that teddy bear back after being found in the things Layne left after his death. I know thats super personal n i thought i remember Barbara saying she didnt know specifics on what exactly happened. Id cook up some favorite foods like my scampi tacos, phad Thai, smoked chix green chili enchiladas, and Layne loved his pot roast meal and Demri Fettuccine. It is a familiar tale but one that just cant penetrate the young minds. LoveRats 11:31 PM 11-24-2010 Demri Parrott was former ex-girlfriend of singer Layne Staley from Alice in Chains. Demri didnt wear glasses like that girl. Layne and Demri's relationship made me come to terms with the fact that some people in your life will just drill a hole in your head and insert themselves there and there's nothing you can do to ever get them out. Regardless, they were engaged for a short time. For me, layne was Alice in Chains. Thank You! I think there's so much to love about her. 1st I was not talking to you! Ive read several places where it said he had braces on his legs to help him walk, but I think that is not true. (Doubtlessly there are some people who were there at these times and knew things differently. Jessica I am so sorry for your loss. Around October 20th or so she made some phone calls and wrote some letters to some people. Its all in your head how this life is and if you can find away to stay positive then everything wont look so dark. 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. The site is great, the pictures are beautiful, and it so wonderful that we can remember them. One Day Ay A Time. Laynes music has always spoke to me and I know a lot of it has to deal with how brutally honest he always was with his struggles. "Demri was a fashion icon in the Seattle Grunge scene. I cannot imagine how you feel I have so much empathy for you. I had an office in town and they kept bugging me to come over. From then on, he said, he just wanted to do art and make music for his friends. Layne and Demri met at a party back in 1988 and it was love at first sight. This website is dedicated to Demri Parrott, Layne Staley, Mike Starr and Rosheen Raugi with love and for anyone who ever thinks they wanna try it just once for fun.. 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. Prayers for those trying to beat opiate addiction out there. I remember also reading that Layne took Andys death badly. 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. Your writing gripped me immediately once you mentioned how magnetic some people could appear to us. into dope deep at that point, and one time I saw her on the bus and she pulled up her shirt and showed me her scar from when she was on the hospital table and they had to massage her heart back to life. I visit Demris Facebook page every once in a while and Ive learned that her closest friends dont like to disclose a lot. This is in response to what Liz said about Layne and Kurt, were they good friends? Enabling is just as bad as abandoning. Yes, they had other loves, yes, they were not dating at the time of her death, yes, Demri was off on a jag, staying with someone else. And thank you for your website. ), Jerry was totally dogging out then. i hope all the people who shared their stories here are doing well and i pray for those who have lost their battles and for their families as well. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Its not Angry Chair, its the revised addition, Get Born Again. Thank you Kat, I try to be friendly and just treat everyone like I would expect to be treated so its always nice to hear. Im not saying they were gay, lol! We tried to before but couldnt really connect with Nancy- too much focus on Laynes addiction and Heroin, and yknow there was a lot more to those times than just that. I would love to see them all again, Thank you Niki! She did not come here to learn any lessons she came to teachshe taught unconditional LOVE and from what I can tell she continues to do so..Do not place any attachment or story to my mothers headstone for Dem that story will come out after my mom is no longer around.. that is another story Thanks for the oppurtinity to set a few things straightI know the misinformation did not come from you sorry if I appeared to be venting perhaps I was a little. Are they highor notmatters none That's her storylive yours. I liked Classic rock and blues when I was 11. I can understand that to a degree, but we were pals, and I wasnt gonna Thats probably the biggest lesson her legacy has taught me. 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 . But, most fans are there while youre on top. Demri Lara Parrott, 27, of Bremerton died Oct. 29, 1996, at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland. They broke up around spring summer 94, or maybe even earlier. Alice In Chains. The saddest thing about Demris family is that there were 4 children and now there is only 1 left. Jerry was REALLY different back then. Even by something as small as a cold. ITS NOT A GLAMOROUS DRUG AND ITS NOT SOME MYSTERIOUS ROCK STAR SHIT. >:(. play a tattletale game. Layne Staley's Last Photo - The Mystery Behind His Photos He loved Layne more than anything, I think even more than Courtney sometimes (Courtney as you all know was Jerrys on off gf.) He adopted her and her birth name became Demri Lara Parrott. Pretty soon youre just doing it to feel normal and function and you dont even get high anymore or getting high gets harder to accomplish without having to do more then usual..and rarely can you even afford to get wellbut that is also how some addicts accidentally overdose..just trying to feel it or after theyve gotten clean for awhile..like after getting out of rehab, jail or detox and then they relapse and overdose because their tolerance has gone way down and they accidentally do too much.. Thats probably almost 80% of the reasons why an addict will overdose. But it is possible with hard work and TIME. But, when you have someone over 6ft tall and weighing under 90 lbs, its time to step in. Barbara, you are so good to remember your friends. Layne Staley of Alice In Chains Died Here - FeelNumb.com Yet, MM continued on til the day she died. Sparing the details, I ended up having a stupid fight with her about Layne. Shes perfect in every way. on drugs. I have seen it being talked about here, though, and I cant force anyone to magically have empathy but please dont use this as some way to condemn her. If so, what kind. Every parent wants their child to grow up healthy and successful. The distance between how young, beautiful and full of life Demri was in this pictures, and how much pain and suffering she must have suffered later in life, based on what you have shared, is so huge. People are complex and I never knew her but it seems this tribute site exists because she earned it. Hadnt seen that one in a while,its been around forever. Hi Susan, my name is Layla and I saw your comment about your cancer situation. Like you said Barbara some things sound partially right. So did Laynes fame, which Demri felt sucked into, although she always tried to maintain her own identity away from Layne. Ive also met some true asshole addicts but they were usually born that way. Dealers came to them. Rest in peace beautiful angels. She was also bisexual, which was not as accepted in the early 90s as it is now, and there are some beautiful photos taken of her with a girlfriend. They didnt have it so they ordered one for me and thats what Ive been reading these last couple of weeks. He wanted a teddy bear that Demri Lara Parrott had and who had stayed with her at the hospital.. Who knows why, ours is to respect their will. Jerry started to stay away from Layne though. His mother was quoted in Grunge is Dead as saying that he bought another condo in 94, but I dunno. Thank you so much for allowing me to be a remote part of the scene, 25 years later! He was always fighting someone elses battle when he thought he had his beat. She is buried at Ivy Green Cemetery Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USA. 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! See more News You may also like. 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. The surgery went good..(tryin to hurry) after surgery i got on suboxone n was doing really good for 6 months. But they were always connected, and when she passed, so did Laynes spirit. We got along at first. This site https://icepicksandnukes.com/2011/12/16/setting-the-alice-in-chains-record-straight/ will let you fact check and their are some concert's where he talks pretty negative about her stealing and selling their equipment, etc.

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