Layne was never the agile and charismatic musician since the death of his ex, Demri Parrott in 1996. It usually has nothing to do with how much they love YOU. Demri and Layne were awesome people who had a fatal disease but that did not make them bad people. Its not like you can just sit around the house for 2 weeks and suffer life doesnt allow it and if you dont have great insurance the rehab isnt taking you either. Much love to you. Thanks Dave! Her biological father is Dennis Wayne Dougherty. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. I am glad Rosheen knew how much she mattered, because that is what really counts anyway. For Layne to die was just sad and wrong, but for him to die alone was just an abomination. Endocarditis is the end result of shooting with dirty needles or sharing them. 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. They werent dating at the time, just sharing the apartment. Because shed been staying at his apartment at the time that she got sick (when he had gone on tour,) and according to them, he hadnt thought to leave her enough money to buy new bags of cotton for, what, ninety nine cents? Demri Lara Murphy was born on February 22, 1969, in Bremerton, Kitsap County in Washington, United States. By blaming Jerry and the rest of Laynes friends I also have to blame myself for moving so far away and losing touch. I dont know what happened after 99. She was staying with Tom the coke dealer because he had klonapin so she wouldnt have seizures. May the heavens help you beat this cancer! The reason Demri always stood out to me was that was always Demri. Jerry is one of the best melody writers ever, and Layne was a virtuoso vocalist and obviously his lyrics resonate with so many people. There are also the addicts who just seem to overdose all the time and I dont know if their bodies are not built to handle it or what but theres always that girl or that guy that no one wants to get high around or with because they know they might end up giving them CPR by the end of the night and let me tell you when you have someones life in YOUR hands thats traumatizing. Yet, MM continued on til the day she died. Please let them know that they are being thought about, and prayed for, and wishes for a Happy Christmas. Theres a youtuber named Kristina who has a channel called FullyRawKristina who makes videos about raw veganism, even though a lot of her videos are receipe videos which may be high in fat and should not be eaten too often of they have a lot of fat, but her videos are a place to start. Ive read this a few places. This may be too personal to ask, but I have been curious. She once called herself an alien waiting for a ride home., Around 97, Layne had moved to the U Dist. God bless her mother, cause mine would have let me die without hospital stays. The Koa story has her at Laynes place until about 8 days before she passed. From then on, he said, he just wanted to do art and make music for his friends. However I also want her to know others have been there before and youre not alone. How does one know which ones will get stuck there and get in the grips of addiction? 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. She adopted Parrott as her surname after her mother, Kathleen A. Austin married Stephen John Parrot. She will know it sooner or later. Jerrys almost entirely about money, or at least he was 3 years ago. She was around five feet tallmaybe even shorterand was stunningly beautiful. Thank you for that! 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. 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.Demri was born in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, in the United States of America's Pacific Northwest. He fretted and fretted. Tags: There are similar pics of Erin Everly & Axl Rose back in the day, to Layne & Demri. her relationship with Layne Staley, the singer of rock band Alice in Chains. Tommy who bragged about selling Andy his last dose and Michael who was in El Steiner would invite themselves over, before AIC got home and did the Moore show. This site has been around. watch?v=dBZm-_6Qa3k Nationality: American I was put into an induced coma for 6 days on a ventilator. I was here many years ago and it has really come a long way. Aftermath [ edit] "I pay you," she screamed back. I hope they are in peace and my prayers are with the family and friends. Demri didnt wear glasses like that girl. So thanks for always showing us the best of Demri! RIP LAYNE RIP MUSIC. My tricuspid valve was infected and a large vegetation had grown on it. But also open dialogue about drugs and continued thinking of the young that this could never happen to them. I dont know anything about him other than that he dumped her at the Emergency Room and disappeared. 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. Rest in Peace our sweet angels. It is so scary and so serious. What happened to Demri? He only ever made one reference to the fact though, and that was after she was gone. Kinney, though, continued to have fun the old-fashioned way on the Shi--y Cities tour in 1992. He found her like that, turned on the heating, drove home and did his laundry, leaving her in the car. Barbara you remember when you came into the room at the hospital and thought you were interrupting and we got Rachel to leave so you could have some private time with Demri and she thanked you saying she felt like she had vultures over her and could feel Rachel wanted her to die so she could have Layne. I know Mrs. Austin has lost more than Demri, may God Bless her, and Laynes mom has a grandchild, or grandchildren, by now. 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. Many of us are looking forward to books that are from friends, and true to the tale of Layne and Demri. She would be in there for months at a time following serious operations on her heart that left a foot long scar on her chest, and she had a pacemaker installed. It is extremely addictive and will destroy your life. 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. Whatever the case, their love life led many people around them to believe that they were soulmates and that their love was made in heaven. Being so removed from the reality of it all only made it more exciting though, and through all my adult years I have regularly sought out every bit of information I could about the real lives of the musicians involved, and in this case, their significant others. Hopefully be a soulful powerhouse like him. But not in a slutty way. Js songs and Ls singing and their harmonizing is what blasted AIC to the top and gave them all their success. 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. God bless her, and God bless Layne, not just because I feel for them both, but because I hope that both are pain free in Heaven. . Layne was always really quiet about it. We were all rocking the grunge uniform in those early days. Or did he just appear that way because of being really thin and probably feeling sick a lot? Not anymore thou. I hope your doing better. And I agree, no one should die the way he did, junkie or not. Im determined to fight this demon, and be a better daughter, sister, aunt and friend to those who love me. He lived through it, but they were kicked out of the apartment. Its just heartbreaking and I believe this site will help people not to ever get into it and this site and your efforts are saving countless people from such a sad fate. You need to be happy. I guess there is so little real information out there, so these kinds of stories become defacto fact. 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. Not a day goes by when I dont think of the both of them. Murphy. I can see where someone would think it was her if they did not know her personally.. you know how you could pick out your best friends from just a shadow or the back of their head well that is how I am as well and that is not her. Barbara couldnt answer that either, and I thank her for her response on a previous post. But as a fan who collects all kinds of memorabilia, it is nice to have. Despite his numerous attempts to get clean, Staleys body was discovered in his Seattle condo, with toxicology reports finding his death was the result of an accidental overdose. About. I have changed it though to allow 3 and I have posted the videos for you.. all you have to do is post the link and it will automatically post the embedded video. Take care, 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. Did you hear this new record by this band? And I loved itI thought it was so cute. Barbara D. I wish they were still hear every time I listen to him sing I cry its so sad Ive been fighting my addictions for 20 years its a daily struggle but the music keeps me alive for now I pray there together energy doesnt die the spirit is forever. She was having a harder time this time and told him to take her to Capital Hills to get drugs he said, No! Thank you for this website and your time. The Sony people were trying to use me as eyes and ears to report backis he doin drugs? Demri was a leech. you can find these new pics on the Instagram account called memoriesofdemri . Tell them you love them every chance you get! 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. You know what he was like? 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. Ela faleceu em 29 de outubro de 1996 de endocardite, uma inflamao do corao, causada por uma overdose de herona, no Hospital Evergreen em Kirkland, Washington. I came across this site while listening to Laynes music on line.I along with many others loved his music and now I see why Layne loved Demri.I never new them but feel such a love from this website and the pictures of Demri and Layne. 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. RIP Layne, Demri, Mike, rosheen, Andrew, Chris, and everyone else who left this life untimely. 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. Alice in Chains was opening for Van Halen on tour in 1991 when Staley, prompted by Parrott,. Sean Kinney, Layne Staley, Mike Starr and Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains during an In-Store record promotion in Los Angeles in September 1990. Jessica I am so sorry for your loss. Drugs are not fun, and will never try again. He told me that he Also I do know Rachel was trying to be there for Layne after Demri died and he did let her but he said not romantically. 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. It is not easy because our brain chemistry is so damaged its hard to live life again with out it. 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. It was hard to tell because as many times as he said it was over, she was still going around town telling everyone that they had gotten married. Thats where all the gangrene rumors started. You could say that I believe in alternative medicine, have you heard about the raw vegan/ vegan movement? You have enough money, you can go buy a cottage on the beach and be there with Demriwho was also very artisticand you can go and create whatever art you want., DAVID DUET Layne and Demri had kind of an open relationship. (Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage). I cannot imagine how you feel I have so much empathy for you. (I never knew about Demri until I discovered this site and got to know BarbaraI consider her a friend and thank her for putting this wonderful site together.). Jerry did love Layne but there are definitely 2 Jerrys. Yes, she was so beautiful, and the love of his life. 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. For me, I was blesse dot have been there when it all happened ( Im from L.A. At that point people were comparing the drugs as to why it was only him. 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. But god, if he isnt just a little gratified also. After all of their struggles, the frustration, the blame, Layne still loved Demri, desperately, and her death destroyed him. 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. Mad Season, Layne's side projects/art, Jerry's solo work. I need spell check! A month after I saw her on the bus, she was dead. From the same photo shoot as the picture . Best thing people can do is move away from everything you know and everyone you know that makes it easy. Yes, shes there. I never told anyone that I knew you and you used to tell me dont let it bother you. One of his more moronic friends told me that he had actually died, but what little I did get from Layne told me this wasnt true. I know this because Layne called me to make sure I was checking on her so I was around a lot. Demri looking sweet and beautiful.. she was such a natural beauty. Barbara you are right on that they suffered from a fatal disease- and also right that drugs arent worth dabbling in. Enjoy the site and remember the point is to remember those who have DIED due to this reason. Im not sure if this message goes to Barbara, or not. I didnt wish to get in an argument here I dont think its appropriate but I think it was just a misunderstanding. 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. Not Demri, sorry. im not an angel either, no one is, but alchohol is my stupid drug, whish it wasnt so, makes you fat and sick. I want to protect her from the despair, shame, guilt, pain, and the rest of the feelings that go hand in hand with drug addiction/mental illness. The book was poorly written. Kathleen was hurt by that and would say, "My daughter's life wasn't a waste". Sorry if I missespelled something, english isnt my primary language. Drugs was his escape to find what he was longing forlove. She loved to model and I love this picture of her, Rest in Peace Sweet Girl Demri Lara Parrott 1969-1996. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I think this is Rachel that made Andys purple hand hat. But I will say this: Jerry saw this coming. Demri Parrott was buried at the Miller-Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USA. The drug is the great deception and it kills people around where I live every day. Nice she was, but not very independent. This was neither the beginning nor the end of Staley's sufferings that he was trying to get rid of it for years. I always had faith in you though. How did her kids get so involved with drugs and addiction? Sounds like you are happy and settled now with your beautiful familyhave a good weekend xx, Barbara, You were making fun of it and you crooned the line you are so superduper bravissimo to me like the big goofball that you were. From what Ive read, she was disliked by many people in Laynes life (and vice versa) because they viewed her as a bad influence, and she knew this. Still makes me very sad to this day as well, some pain never goes away I guess. At that point, once the pig valve is in place, and so many surgeries, and pain, she continues to go for the drugs to soothe and medicate her misery. He always kept saying that he had slipped. Most of what everyone heard then was nonsense. Who was more self conscience than Layne esp. YES, IT IS POSSIBLE to get and stay clean but you have to do it for yourself. The place was supposed to be for both. Its so sad to hear that she wasnt in one place for long. So it is that Alice in Chains, with its influential blend of heavy metal and grunge, which plays on. Dearest Dem, I will forever miss you..you silly, sweet, wild and precious fairy child. Not all people are cruel. Layne had admitted that he was mostly finished with show business. So we run back to the thing that we thought made us happy again and then after a while that does not even work anymore. He was not her boyfriend he was older than her parents, but he was in love with her and thought the were going to get married. She is too tall.. too lean wrong body type.. cant see her face.. wrong hair.. wrong clothes.. just not her. Some people say that, on tour, Layne ran out of coke, and Demri went looking but found Herion instead. They have it, although I have not seen it in the display but I do have the paperwork from the curator. I even wrote a blog on that hat for Christ sake, http://grungestorytellers.xanaland.com/2013/03/the-hat-with-purple-aura.html. No one would have had any idea who she was if not for Layne. Survivors include her daughter, Jeanne Blair of Indianola; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Around October 20th or so she made some phone calls and wrote some letters to some people. I have been a long time fan of Layne Staley. I bumped into this web site and it was a very nice memorial for Layne and Demri. 22 ubat 1969'da doan,29 ekim 1996'da vefat eden layne staley 'in bi zamanlar nianls,sevgilisi,arkada. Unfortunately she died from a heroin overdose in 1996. Demri Parrott, with, I believe, her brother, Devin Remme (also deceased). Beautiful, dedication, Demri, Demri Parrot, Picture, Pictures, Rest in Peace. At the time, Jerry was very understanding and more than supportive to Layne. This was probably 91. Layne Staley died on April 5, 2002 due to an overdose. Many say she was his initial gateway into heroin. ITS NOT A GLAMOROUS DRUG AND ITS NOT SOME MYSTERIOUS ROCK STAR SHIT. I visit it often . Some are experimenting with stuff, which can just be a part of growing up. Much love to you, from W. Seattle xoxo. Depends on the person but most would do anything to be all that their families wanted for and from them but addicts can get so far gone and lost that they cant see the light at the end of the heroin tunnel anymore and heroin has become their everything. Layne e Demri no show do Pearl Jam. But, most fans are there while youre on top. Regarding kids I think Layne wanted to have a family. I understand that Jerry started doing cocaine again around this time. The surgery went good..(tryin to hurry) after surgery i got on suboxone n was doing really good for 6 months. 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