Was she running scared? Pinterest. Youth fueled by fame and wealth is even more deadly. I have IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, so I shouldnt be taking anything, but the pain is so bad. If it is truth you have lost more than your Demi but a sibling with a D too. He is at rehab all drugs are drugs so I think he was right, besides why not. Historical records matching Demri Parrott Maybe someday I will write that book but as of right now I do not have any concrete plans to do that.. and if I ever did write a book it would be about MY life not just theirs and then I would include stories that involved them but I could never write just a book about them.. to me that would be..weird, wrong possibly? I was put into an induced coma for 6 days on a ventilator. I am an addict and have been for years. 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.. He was dressed as a monster that night and no one recognized him. Not just a story about Layne and Demri. He fretted and fretted. There are also more happy and nice memories here that focus more on the positive aspects! Just human. I would love to read more about this era and i know there is alot of crap out there but in your opinion which book written about that time in history on AIC and even mentioning Demri would you think is the most accurate?? After her passing, Layne looked after him. Demri Parrott died on October 29, 1996, due to an infection (bacterium) that led to death, due to the use of drugs (sharing a dirty syringe / needle). I think of her all the time, and how our similarities made me feel so much better about myself as a teenager. Love everyone? They both died alone, I know Demris mother and Aunt were with her, but in truth, everyone dies alone. Demris mother, Kathleen Austin got that teddy bear back after being found in the things Layne left after his death. Felt a little CRAZY. Their pain or their struggle. I bring it up also because I know her family would prefer it be used that way. Layne is said to have overdosed . Jerry was REALLY different back then. "Demri was a fashion icon in the Seattle Grunge scene. Start a new life and meet new friends otherwise its always a phone call away and for addicts its just to easy to make that call. Thanks for posting that. Demri counted on Layne & others to help, & they did. Ive read things on here claiming that she took his money and relied on him financially, but I cant say Ive ever read anything to say this is true. For me, I was blesse dot have been there when it all happened ( Im from L.A. Demri was born in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, in the United States of Americas Pacific Northwest. Also you dont party on heroin you longing about, nodding out, maybe drooling on yourself, and falling asleep in the middle of a sentence. 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). 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. Demri lost that place in Feb. Because she could no longer afford the rent on her own. So thats what i have been doing staying clean. I had started working for Sony Records at the time, doing a regional A&R job, and with them being signed to a Sony label, it was a little bit awkward for both us. Not to mention the way she speaks about Jerry Lets not forget that the guy wrote (and still writes) most of the beautiful and haunting AIC music. 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. Makes me wonder about the beautiful pictures of Demri above, Id love to know when they were taken. 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. If you call 911, he wont be your friend. I visit Demris Facebook page every once in a while and Ive learned that her closest friends dont like to disclose a lot. Shed stay a few nights. Thank you for sharing about Demri. Nope I wanna be up in a loved ones home on the fireplace mantel by the TV.some people really just dont care! I moved thousands of miles away, he changed his email address and, though we spoke on the phone a few times since then it was only about little things. In all actuality they probably never will unless they have gone through it. Hey everyone, im a long time lurker but never have posted not sure why. 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. Demri in 1996 and Layne in 2002. After she died, in 96, it seemed like Layne went into a darker place. I had read that Jack had her on tape at one of his photo shoots. Lanegan was struggling to quit heroin and I would swear to this day that hes here because of Layne. I feel empathy for all addicts. PONY MAURICE (Feast singer) I kind of fell in love with Xana and Demri for a while. 2 of Kathleens patients told her about this weird thing that happened (he had done the same thing). Sounds like you are happy and settled now with your beautiful familyhave a good weekend xx, Barbara, Not sure why but it left me feeling weird. Now whether or not Layne ever knew just how much I liked him, I dont know, but Demri knew. Demri and I share the same birthday. However I also want her to know others have been there before and youre not alone. 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. 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. Oh manI wrote all that for nothing. I relapsed and used from april to june of 18. I know this is an old post but why did you put Demris name in quotes? Prayers. 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. Would anynof those be from 95 or 96 ? I happened to know that my Mom.. who I love dearly and means the world to me would have no clue. But not anymore. I remember sitting in my room in Iceland in the early 90s, listening to all the grunge bands thinking Man..Id like to be able to live in the smack dab middle of all this madness, be chilling in Seattle with likeminded folks. Her religion is listed as Christian. And part of me wondered if he moved there because he didnt have to drive anywhere and it was easy access. I know none will be truly right until you and Darrin perhaps right one but for now could you guide me to what you feel is ok?? She was born Feb. 22, 1969, in Bremerton. She didnt ask me, she didnt care. In short, you loose the will to live and probably have lost your soul wayyy before this point. Layne loved what they had done, he thought Jerry did it on purpose. It was the other way around. When they began the KISS tour, Layne had been clean for a (relatively) long time, but I remember he was very scared to leave. Demri was born in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, in the United States of America's Pacific Northwest. See at 2:32 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot0g2SWqnK8 there are two girls. Marilyn Monroe. ITS JUST FUCKED UP BULLSHIT! I know this because Layne called me to make sure I was checking on her so I was around a lot. Its like someone out there looking for a job and you cant find one but you keep trying and trying but after a while you just give in to the fact that its not going to happen and you stop trying. Dear Barbara, thanks so so much for this post. But, success is no good, if theyre not here. Thank you for your story. Thank you Barbara for making this site and memorial! His last photos were published five years before his death in 1997 when he won Grammy Awards. I have heard that she is a very sweet and caring person. Seeing posts pertaining to Andrew Wood, Xana and Mike was very pleasant too. As for cotton what as ridiculous thing to say. Thats when he came back and Demri left. Barbara, Its not easy but it is possible!! Ive read about how Demris was stuck inside her home with the dealers waiting by her front door somewhere. Anything you have to say would be gratefully appreciated. 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. She was interested in philosophy and poetry, and loved to collect vintage clothes, make decoupage, write poetry and play in front of the camera. Same symptoms. It is a horrible existence. Ive really been inspired by a lot of Laynes music, both AIC and Mad Season. The Koa story has her at Laynes place until about 8 days before she passed. Well, I found two videos with the same interview, but I can not post the comment with the link and I do not know why. Get over yourself and if you remember to comment then be positive and stop snapping at people. A fascinating existence to say the least. She was of Native American (Cherokee), Irish, Scottish, remote Welsh, English, and Swiss-German descent. Prayers are with you at this Holiday time. Id love to hear your take on any of them if you do read them though. Demri didnt die till the morning of the 29th, in her mothers arms at the hospital. I was the only one with a real job and I should have been saving to travel but spent it on making Andy look amazing and it irks me to think someone is claiming to have made his hats! Staley's girlfriend, Demri Lara Parrott, started shooting smack and Alice in Chains got famous. We need to find a way to unite and help our sons, daughters, friends, lovers, entertainers. She still looked cheerful and pretty 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. https://alice-in-chains.livejournal.com/103699.html?thread=559635#t559635, https://icepicksandnukes.com/2011/12/16/setting-the-alice-in-chains-record-straight/. I see a lot of conjecture and guessing about the nature of these relationships and its bugged me for years. Then again, all the dealers would come to his house anyway, because, hey, he was Layne Staley. When she was herself she was a very sensitive and fun girl. Then management needs to discuss the contents with the bandlet them know its a brotherhood or sisterhood. I cannot imagine how you feel I have so much empathy for you. He told me that he Most of her friends described her as a very sweet and beautiful person, kind, peaceful and artistic. Im on suboxone tho. Take care, Chris Cornell talks about mikes shirt etc. To be honest Leah.. They were engaged to marry on 1992. Again thank you. We are all human. Her memorial service took place on November 2 at Neighborhood Christian Center, and donations were made to Harborview Adult Medicine Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation, Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. RIP Demri, Layne, Rosheen and Mike. at this time of year. She had talked him into putting a lot of big purchases in her name. Thanx though cool video.. they were all such dorks when it came to interviews. My hope is people considering trying heroin or opiates in general just one time will read your story and Demris story and think twice. There are very few happy endings for heroin addicts. Allegedly it got to a point where she knew that her presence in his life was causing them both harm, so she left him alone and did her best to let him move on. She was just a friend of my roommate. Heroin usually either ends in jail, life long opiate replacement programs like methadone or suboxone or death. I am just curious if this is something Demris mom had to face with her kids, especially since some did get caught in addictions. 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. Thanks so much, your website and memories are so generous and appreciated. 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. Rare pictures show her to be tiny, soft-featured and pretty, with long brown hair and hazel-green eyes. As a loved one, you have to be alert. And even when dealing with something as delicate as the history of these people you always share your stories and never treat us like crazy people. Youve done a great job with this site, having your own life & kids, that I thank you. I hear all these people who talk down on heroin addicts because they cant just quit or that they make other people suffer. I know its been mentioned she was to keep her distance from the band later on but I thought you might have some fun memories travelling together to see some AIC gigs from earlier in the picture? I think Jerry really was sincere, too, at least back then. I know that. Or Id get up and watch them sleep when they were breathing funny because I was afraid they could die and it wasn t going to happen on my watch. 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. Reading through the stories of Demris existence is at the same time beautiful and awful. Ive always thought you were such an exotic beauty. 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. 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. Why did Layne rely so much on Demri? But, if you do, you could save a life. Hopefully be a soulful powerhouse like him. Demri never grew up. Hope you write that book about the two of them and/or those times! Or did he just appear that way because of being really thin and probably feeling sick a lot?