Media can put entertainers on the highest pedestals and even encourage the descructive behavior, but drop them like hot potatoes or make matters even worse when the downward spiral goes into overdrive. By the time he tried to wake her she was in a coma. Lanegan was really sick for a while and Layne was like a Florence Nightingale. I gotta say, if demri had lived, layne would be here to, No doubts, if she had gotten clean, there would have been hope, and this world would be a better place. Heroin is a beast of a drug all its own in short or in laymans terms..it ruins your ability to be naturally happy. I know that he was at Jerrys 98 Halloween concert, and had thought about making an appearance there. Met Toby the Serial Killer Board Game guy in a regular looking apartment. I took this picture with my web camera.. the picture was a photo copy taped to my wall.. People just want to feel happiness again. Pictures and info about the woman who stole Layne Staley's heart and inspired fashion trends during the '90s Seattle grunge era. Demri Lara Parrott, 27, of Bremerton died Oct. 29, 1996, at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland. Prayers for those trying to beat opiate addiction out there. Typos. Ive talked to you on FB and appreciate how friendly and open you are When I came to your website and pulled up Dems page, I realized I had already been here a few years ago. His vocals cannot be matched. Im loving this website and to found out more about Layne and Demri and how unique they were makes me really happy| . Demri was born in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, in the United States of Americas Pacific Northwest. If boundaries are established upfront, some of these issues can be avoided. 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. Have you read David de Solas book on Alice in Chains? 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. Now for the more positive things: Demri Parrott (which I recently found out was pronounced Puh-Row) was described by everyone who knew her as a bubbly, charismatic and beautiful girl. I have never had anyone die on me but I have given more people then I can actually count or remember CPR and I was never afraid to call the ambulance either. He just didnt tell anyone that he was leaving. According to Alice in Chains: The Untold Story, it was love at first sight. Why? But not in a slutty way. DAVID DUET At our next rehearsal, Demri and Layne walked in together, and within a month I was doing guest appearances with Alice in Chains, singin Bowie songs and stuff. We grew up together and we lost her 9 months after Demri. Kathleen will verify the full name thing too. Anyway.. hate to burst your bubble and mine.. because I was excited to see a video of her FINALLY but no that is not her. Laynes father could have been that positive influence, but he only helped drive Layne to an early grave. Im not totally sure when that started to change. . Layne not accepting this, but hes starting to feel the pain also. (At the time, Layne didnt know what happened with MS. Id heard it from one of the people I knew who also lived there. I will forever cherish our short time together. Alice In Chains. Are they highor notmatters none That's her storylive yours. I get sick to my stomach when I read things about Demri that are her friends words but twisted around. I was into the grunge scene since my brother first brought home a copy of Nirvana Nevermind in 1991. Oh my she was so beautiful, so beautiful. It has nothing to do with you why they cant get clean. At that point people were comparing the drugs as to why it was only him. 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. According to Tom he drove out to Fred Meyer past Wedgewood where Demri spent half the summer (before moving into Juliets) and he went shopping. In my experience the Demri info isnt accurate. 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. That means 13 times she was clean. Such a sad story. Demri Parrott photo shoot. That's what Layne is for me. Did Layne Staley lose his teeth? Addicts not necessarily. I can understand that to a degree, but we were pals, and I wasnt gonna Well I highly recommend it. MRSA has been around for quite some timeI first found out about it back in 1994/95 with some of my first nursing home patients that I transported to the E.R. I do not know how much truth there is in the message must have the attributes and say their name. It helped me get the guts to start learning to play guitar, something Ive wanted to do for a long time! Layne Staley - Wikipedia Hey everyone, im a long time lurker but never have posted not sure why. Seems like it takes much courage and heart to do so. . As for cotton what as ridiculous thing to say. Both Layne and Dem were very attractive individuals with a fan base. Comfotably numb. That kind of clientele. They began dating a short time after they saw each other. Was it the greater love that made them sole matesdrugs? They are blessed to have had a great friend in you who will tell their story and stick up for them so fiercely too. I ask them to send me the strength I need. I hope you read this, it could really help you. But hes right here with us now on the fire place! Lol. To give Layne and Demri a fair and honest recording of their life stories. If I worked at Microsoft and went to Rehab I guarantee my coworkers wouldnt be coming to hash out work problems. Rare photo of Demri Parrott & Layne Staley from a photo shoot they did together. For some reason I always thought it would be better to go out with an OD because then it wouldnt be a surprise and maybe my family wouldnt be as upset as they would with a suicide. 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. I was a reference for him. To pay for such risks with ones life is just awful and seems unfair. Demri Parrott - IMDb It is not worth experimenting with. 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. And there used to be a girl in my life who reminds me of Demri a lot. Heroin isnt a social drug that you experiment with. Look at her smile, too. Jerry started to stay away from Layne though. Who knows why, ours is to respect their will. 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. Photos View all Demri Parrott pictures Description: Demri Lara Parrott Murphy (February 22nd 1969 - October 29th 1996) was an American model, artist, and muse, and an amateur actress, girlfriend and later fiance of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley. Being in a relationship w/ Layne changed none of that. Is that because of damage to his skeletal system due to heroin? Andrew Wood. Oh lord, the jokes ;D They would go out together and a lot of people thought they were gay. I was 15 at the time, and clearly fan-girling over her boyfriends band but she didnt give off even the slightest hint of rudeness, or jealousy, or possessiveness. 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. Demri never grew up. I know it can be a struggle to help drug addicts. And thank you for your website. A painting of Demri and Layne was featured on the cover of the Mad Season album.. Mad Season "Above" Album Cover Based On Photo Of Layne Staley And . Alice in Chains was opening for Van Halen on tour in 1991 when Staley, prompted by Parrott,. For instance, I would never trade my mother for anything in the world and she would give her last breath for me. If so, what kind. He really freaked out over Kurt a few months before that. She was also seeing this new guy that her family hadnt met. I agree with you D and Eric, in different things a lot of that just sounds to made up..and even if Jerry is a bit arrogant or has this kind of personality-which Ive read somewhere of him being a bit hard on Layne-it doesnt mean hes not a good personShe paints him like such a BAD GUY! Thank you for this site, and these photos, and your memories. Layne was flipping through the channels and stumbled on the John Edward show Crossing Over, on which a medium claimed to speak to audience members dead relatives. Demri's obituary. I do know for sure that he seemed shorter because his spine curved since he spent literally years in that position. Demri was sweet and helpful and fun. He started doing this whole big martyred thing in the press Im standing by Layne, even though its making me sufferrrrrrr! but in private he was slipping the knife in. There is a girl in the right hand corner, she turns right then left while looking behind her. Xana. Recent images. Demri Parrott was in relationships with Rosheen Raugi (1993 - 1996), Kent Lake (1988), Paul Uhlir (1987 - 1989) and John Baker (person) (1984). Not sure about the legs. Her death is considered to have pushed Layne over the final edge, as he then became a recluse in his own condominium. Its also sad that she took Layne down that path with her. 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 struggle everyday to not use heroin. Was she running scared? or Tracy Johnson.. all of them can be found on my Facebook friends list. 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. See at 2:32 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot0g2SWqnK8 there are two girls. She is buried at Ivy Green Cemetery Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USA. Let me just say that its truly a pleasure to meet you here Xana. But I will say this: Jerry saw this coming. 2 of Kathleens patients told her about this weird thing that happened (he had done the same thing). There is no magic cure.. but writing, journaling and even just talking about the ones you lots does help or at least it helped me. that doesnt makes us bad people! I wish you were still here with us. Im very thankful for my daughter because for the first time I had to clean up and start to deal with things. 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. Thank you and I am sorry too just been very emotional lately with all going onno disrespect to this wonderful page or people. 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. also if you look up Demri Parrott Dave Hillis, theres a pic of her in not great condition soon before she passed. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Stay blessed, Xana. I never thought much about the lyrics until, fast forward about 6 years, and I was on dope. I visit Demris Facebook page every once in a while and Ive learned that her closest friends dont like to disclose a lot. No need to rant on that. Hed had a close call and he didnt think that hed be able to stay clean on the road with that lifestyle. It was for that, not because he was mean or wanted to date, he just wanted them both to get well and even said he wished Rehab had Co-Addictive Behavior Counselling for couples, which I was trying to help with at Wickenburg. He was a coke dealer. were goners. Or did he just appear that way because of being really thin and probably feeling sick a lot? Beca, I just wanted to Thank you for your story. 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. And did you ever see Mad Season play live? Staley's physical appearance had become even worse than before: he had lost several teeth, his skin was sickly pale, and he was severely emaciated. Layne Staley believed that the ghost of Demri visited him just days before his April 2002 death. Kathleens comment was left on one of my older posts.. so I just wanted to share it so that everyone would get a chance to readitbecause I know a lot of us love and respect Kathleena lot. It was her choice, Im sure if someone could have stopped her, they would have done so. I think that a lot of facts that she put on the story are true, BUT..she def. But, how did it happen? It is heartbreaking the way Layne died and was not found for 2 weeks. I can understand as well as empathize with Layne, Demri, and all addicts that have been seduced by a drug that seems so good at first. Demri Parrott - Facebook Mara one of Dems good friends name was Mara! It is an extremely powerful demon drug that can steal your life and your inner strength faster then youll have control of. Take care, This was probably 91. This is the kind of ridiculous talk he put up with from people who claimed to like him. He lived through it, but they were kicked out of the apartment. She was talking to another guy right behind Layne and she was wearing black shirt and shorts. Does that not spread to ones own family? Thank you, I know you may not get the chance to answer this. Young, but very sexy. Those pictures are breathtaking. It is such a sad situation. I know it can cause lots of damage to your body. Layne was okay until the last night of the tour. They broke up around spring summer 94, or maybe even earlier. I will also never let you be forgotten as long as my heart beats.this website was made in memory of you, Layne and Rosheen..and now sadly, Mike too. In a few days it will be 24 years since her passing, and Id really love to honour her just by sharing some of the things Ive read about her; good and bad. 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. On top of this, Staley had lost his ability to ingest food and survived off supplements for the last few years of his life. Demri Parrott & Layne Staley Part 1 - YouTube Also, you mentioned the pain she was in, & how her mother, Kathleen tried so much to help. She was born Feb. 22, 1969, in Bremerton. Big hugs! Apparently she made friends with some of the elderly people and used to make them laugh. Dope sick is horrible and unless you have experience it for yourself you wouldnt understand and the mental part of it is even worse. 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. RIP Demri, Layne, Rosheen and Mike. Jul 10, 2014 - Layne with fans New Years Eve 1999, reportedly last public photo in circulation. Is it possible to be Demri on the left? Girlfriend of Alice In Chains' lead vocalist Layne Staley, Evergreen Hospital, Kirkland, Washington / Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USA, Ivy Green Cemetery Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USA, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Jacksonville, Florida (1985 - 1989). I caught myself thinking about her even when I was in a relationship. She did what she wanted to do, and the friends she left behind are crying at her memory. I haven't seen her in years, but I had a thing for her since the moment I laid my eyes on her and I can't get her out of my head to this day. I also do NOT recommend enabling or helping addicts stay in their addiction by loaning them money or letting them stay with you.. especially if their addiction is messing up your own daily lifebut I also dont recommend calling them names or hating on them either they do that enough to themselves already. This website does skew towards famous actors, musicians, models and sports stars, however we would like to expand that to include many other interesting topics. Layne was trying to quit EVERYthing at this time (he even attempted quitting smoking) and Sean was still bringing pot around everytime they would get together. More rehab for both. And, as I mentioned, there are a lot of true facts in the story but I dont know what to make out of it as a whole. Jerry was REALLY different back then. 2nd have some compassion or can you not readI have just been told I am dying of cancer and yes I have kids too and am a single parent at that with bills as wellso I understand all to well and I too am a recovering addictI in no way was ugly to no-one whatsoever!!!!!! Layne lived upstairs of the 9th street house. Please answer, so that I may know that youre ok. All my love, Laura. I was devastated when I found out that I missed it. She seemed to have style that was individual in fashion and photography. Beautiful, dedication, Demri, Demri Parrot, Picture, Pictures, Rest in Peace. Some people are predisposed to addiction and so their story is written for them. Oh man, the Koa story. 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. Although we miss them dearly, let this be a lesson to us all. Jerry always had this I told you so thing going on. 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. So right now and since june of 18 ive been sick as hell waiting to have my new valve replaced again. She wore vintage costumes, long skirts with docs, lots of vintage style 30s and 40s jewelry. She said she believes her daughter was there that night to be there with Layne as hes doing his transition.. They seemed happy in most of the photos taken of them back when they were together. because you write about people and events where you can not find if it is the truth sorry my english. Build your family tree online . Writing your own book would be such a trip..imagine visiting the old places and mentally putting yourself back there to get into that mind frame to write.how bitterweet. On drugs and needing the klonapin I am sure she didnt discourage his feelings but more so she didnt want to hurt his feelings. Demri, Layne said, appeared to him before his death, so maybe he wasnt so alone. Layne was like no other. She died that night with her mother and aunt by her side. That is all I can remember to add. Alright, I apologize then and I am very sorry to hear about what your going through. 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. Demri deserves her recognition as the true Queen of the Seattle Scene. I decided to do a Google search on Demri and I actually found this page which is dedicated to her and Layne it has some poor quality copies of pictures that I actually posted of her like 5 years ago.. It's pretty obvious the person who wrote it didn't know her which became more .