Layne had told her that if she started using drugs again hed have to make her leave. On the other hand, his last few songs with the band were in 1998. but I wanted to make a note on the message posted by D but written by koa know that runs online for about 8 years I know for sure because we put the message in alternativegrunge forum in Italy .. She thought he should because his stuff was there. 17 talking about this. 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 know this is an old ass post and comment but I agree, this post is weird as fuck. If you need to talk to someone when times get tough just shoot me an email my address is boggs128@aol.com and I will chat with you. As for Mike Starr, if youre wondering, he was living in a crappy old apartment (same building that I used to live in,) with his father. Unfortunately she died from a heroin overdose in 1996. However, I was very struck by the beautiful young woman with him in pictures. Gives a little insight into her life at the time. 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). Anway hope you continue to find this website informative and fun to visit. I think a book about your life that includes your friends and remembers them would be lovely. Jerry would make these stupid, hazily spiteful remarks like were standing by Layne and I love him anyway. Who wants to be loved anyway? And the thing was that Layne was really bouncing back at this time. Marilyn Monroe. I feels like Demri realised too late and by protecting everyone and trying to avoid them any further pain, she decided to leave. No problem. She collected vintage clothes and was described as an artistic and peaceful person. I dont know. A lot of creativity! They were eventually engaged to be married. One night, Alice in Chains dressed up as strippers in skimpy panties and combat boots, and followed Van Halen on stage, aping their signature walk. Demri counted on Layne & others to help, & they did. 4 years into their relationship in 1992, they became engaged and their relationship even drew more attention. 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. That was a long time ago now but I still remember it like yesterday. 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. I was encouraged even more to see that people actually came here to read it and asked for more. Alice in Chains was opening for Van Halen on tour in 1991 when Staley, prompted by Parrott,. I honestly hope so but if not.. no judgment here just love and understanding. 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. After that, I dont think he wanted to go on.. Youre a wonderful woman. She said take her to Capital Hill to Rehab so he thought he was (per what he told me). Dealers came to them. She wanted the 27 club, and she got it, much to everyone who loved her, bringing them such sorrow. You need to get well. If so, what kind. 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. His mother was quoted in Grunge is Dead as saying that he bought another condo in 94, but I dunno. Demri died in the hospital with her mother and her aunt right beside her on the morning of Oct 29 around 7:40 a.m. She was unconscious when she was brought in and never woke up again. I remember Johnny being the same way. Adalsteinn, thank you so much for your kind comment so many years ago I bumped into this web site and it was a very nice memorial for Layne and Demri. It usually has nothing to do with how much they love YOU. They were freaked out by it all and didnt understand it. I have never been in that position so Im sure its not nearly that easy. Actually I was bothered by it though. Its kinda surreal to read some of these stories from people who were actually there. I hope this doesnt sound silly, but I pray to Andrew and Demri sometimes. I had an office in town and they kept bugging me to come over. When I spoke to Layne I was pissed off and crying, and told him what was going on at the house, but he pretty much already knew. Demri Parrott (born Demri Lara Murphy on February 22nd 1969 - d. October 29th 1996) was the love of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley's life. Learn More{{/message}}. Random. Was it the greater love that made them sole matesdrugs? She was really sweet and really cool. That was the night of the 28th. I have read that Demris mom is an Addiction Counselor. I dont know who wrote it but if it was Kathleen I would guess that she could not mention everyone and I bet a lot of important people were not mentionedbecause only Demri really knew who mattered the most to her just like you only know who is really important to you. I believe that their friendship was love as well as drug based. Demri Lara Parrott Murphy was an amateur actress, girlfriend, and later fiancee of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley, who lived from February 22, 1969 to October 29, 1996. Bless you. I hate the way he made people feel, so worthless and small. I am not saying Rachel is a bad person, prior to this I thought she was a hat maker genious, but it was at the very least odd because they werent friends, but Demri always the gracious host even on her deathbed. @ Eric: Nothing. They both deserved better. It was Layne and Demri and they had to find me to tell me they started doing dope and how wonderful it was, and right then I knew they Layne Staley died on April 5, 2002. Can you send me the link and the time in the video where you see her? Some people are predisposed to addiction and so their story is written for them. But also open dialogue about drugs and continued thinking of the young that this could never happen to them. Cotton Fever isnt from dirty cotton its from injecting a microscopic piece when you suction up the heroin thru it. If you go onto Facebook you will find a number of groups dedicated to the memory of Layne. A friend once said that "Demri was not a hippy, goth, grunge girl she was her own creation. I bring it up also because I know her family would prefer it be used that way. A month after I saw her on the bus, she was dead. I hope and pray that youre ok today, to live and tell more of your story. What happened to Demri? But I hope that you will. He was a coke dealer. If it is made up, then she is an amazing writer. She died at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland, Washington. Just from her pictures you feel love what a beautiful person she was and I cannot imagine how she is missed by all who new her.I feel fortunate to have found this site and kinda feel as if I got to somehow get some insight to what a beautiful person she truly was.We all now get to experience why she is so deeply missed by her family and friends.Thank you for introducing us to her.RIP. 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. I was about 20, and music became my only obsession to stay alive, he said. They broke up around spring summer 94, or maybe even earlier. She must be a really strong lady. 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. I started writing this journal online because writing about losing you all has helped to heal my broken heart when nothing else did. Layne apparently adored her; he would never talk badly about her and apparently it was the same with her. " Kinney recalls. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Kinney, though, continued to have fun the old-fashioned way on the Shi--y Cities tour in 1992. When did Demri Parrott die? He struggled with addiction for much of his life, and as Steven Hyden of the A.V. Bothered me for some reason. I know Barb and so many others that knew Demri and Layne and were close to them, loved them dearly and that they are both very much missed. 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. Your writing gripped me immediately once you mentioned how magnetic some people could appear to us. She was constantly on the run..not sure it was running scared but running for sure maybe she was afraid of missing out or just looking for the next thing to stimulate her I have no clue what it was but I definitely could NOT keep up with her and whenever I tried or whoever tried we all would end up just as sick, lost and confused and most of us would tap out. I looked a little bit like Demri back then and I always had the feeling that Layne was a little weirded out by that. This site is so beautiful, props to those who made it/run it! He had me come and look at it to see and meet the landlord. Anyhow, over and out-just wanted that cleared up. Alice in Chains was the first of grunge's big four to break out, but Nirvana clearly won the to-the-death competition. (1969-1996) model, artist, grunge icon, beautiful soul A lot of creativity! . Demri was passionate about many things and excelled in art and theater. Parrott was born in Bremerton, Washington to Kathleen Austin and Dennis Dougherty on February 22, 1969. I visit it often . This may be too personal to ask, but I have been curious. and a life without it again can seems totally unrealistic and near impossible to ALOT of addicts if not all and that may sound stupid, heartless of them but most addicts Ive known are also the most sensitive, loving, non-judgmental and wisest people Ive known. Yes, she was so beautiful, and the love of his life. 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. WTF are you talking about? 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. Demri was born in the Pacific Northwest, in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington. Im sorry, Layne. Dem had gifts, she was not tortured she was a very old soul. I dont think that her and Layne had a healthy relationship and I dont think it should be idealised. She seemed to have style that was individual in fashion and photography. They were trying to treat her endocarditis for the last 2 years and she had a pace maker at 26 but the H had a serious hold on her, too. I even wrote a blog on that hat for Christ sake, http://grungestorytellers.xanaland.com/2013/03/the-hat-with-purple-aura.html. What do I have to do? It might have been here. i was born after demris passing but reading about her and seeing her photos is truly enchanting. I couldnt afford all the hospital bills, but somehow, or someone, helped Demri. Of course we all make mistakes for Gods sake and so what?! We got along at first. Again thank you. Being involved in the music scene, where there tends to be a lot of substance use? 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. Layne was always really quiet about it. She had three younger half-brothers from her mother's side, Devin Remme, and Derek and David Murphy; and a younger half sister from her biological father's side, Christa Dougherty. The day I met Demri she was wearing them, along with cut-off jeans, and a cardigan shed had since gradeschool (apparently). We would all just hang out and go to shows and play around. 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 (Seattle). I first heard nutshell about a year ago and had to find the source of that sound.It was here that I found AIC + the voice of Layne. Layne Staley died on April 5, 2002. source She will forever be loved and missed. I feel as though we can no longer talk about Layne on any AIC sites and that he is slowely being weened off of all of them..so again & again, thanks, and love hearing your stories. I just wish that they both had survived, Layne marrying her, but it seems that she didnt want to get married. Im all up for experimenting with certain things with responsability but heroine, cocaine, meth and those kind of drugs are out of the question. Thank you for this site, and these photos, and your memories. Its all in your head how this life is and if you can find away to stay positive then everything wont look so dark. 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! I wish she could of figured it out before it was too late but the truth is.. very few do but the ones who can are super humans and should be extremely proud and share their stories of hope with the ones who havent gotten there yet. I could go on for days with stories, but I wont. And thank you for your website. OK, Ill stop now; I just wanted to write that to someone who understands, so thank you if you read this rambling mess. Greetins from Brazil!:). Let this be a good story to stop people from picking up for the first time. Ughhh, whats the need? About. We talked about how we KNEW that AiC was going to be the biggest band in the world, and she insisted that I tell Layne that, because he didnt believe it coming from his girlfriend. I didnt wish to get in an argument here I dont think its appropriate but I think it was just a misunderstanding. I found this online and I wanted to share it in case you havent read it before, Laynes girlfriend, Demri [Parrott], was the one who made the connection between our bands. I know she is watching us from avobe, taking care of us, smiling everytime we think of her. on drugs. Keep us updated on how you are doing. 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. Maggie Elizabeth McGraw: Who IsTim McGraws Daughter? 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. Staley was on the sofa, illuminated by a flickering television. Date of birth: February 22, 1969 I read it within days. One night he and his father were shooting heroin together and his father ODed. Demri always and forever a wild wood pixie. I always had faith in you though. 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. They were both hardcore heroin addicts and much of their life and their relationship was very, very ugly. 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. R.I.P. She was perfect just the way she was, Demri could pull of any look and this picture is a great example of her versatility as a model. BUMMER. The song say hello to heaven. After she died, in 96, it seemed like Layne went into a darker place. I know that. As a loved one, you have to be alert. I cant put my finger on it, but it wasnt what I wanted out of a $200 book. In 1993, when the band was touring in support of "Dirt," Staley would walk offstage midsong to get high. On top of this, Staley had lost his ability to ingest food and survived off supplements for the last few years of his life. I started to dislike him then. But Demri seemed to live an existance of from here to there, no where to run, but her mom had a home waiting just for her. layne'i hayatta tutan tek insand belki. I do get it a little but its silly. Youve led a life that wouldve crushed a great number of people. In 1996, Staleys life was turned upside down when his former fiance, Demri Lara Parrott, died of a drug overdose and when she passed, so did a bit of Staley. "Go f-----g do it now.". It is believed that her death has overwhelmed Layne so much that he returned to addiction. 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