Demri and Layne were awesome people who had a fatal disease but that did not make them bad people. Im at a low point in my life, and any more information about Demri would be greatly appreciated. She stayed with whoever would let her in during her final year, and was taken in by the father of a friend. Ok, thank you Liz! But I hope that you will. It was her choice, Im sure if someone could have stopped her, they would have done so. watch?v=dBZm-_6Qa3k 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. Soon I heard he had passed on. 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. She loved creating decopage with 30s and 40s vintage style images cut outs from wrapping paper or old greeting cards. It was never about, How are we going to prop him up to get him on a tour? I had this conversation with Layne over and over and over after the success of Facelift: Your health is the most important thing. I go to ER find out i have endocarditis again because after u get ur valve replaced it can EASILY get infected again. They werent dating at the time, just sharing the apartment. My nickname growing up was AD so if it was shortened by her she would call herself little D. Dont know unless she was doing a rap thing if she did that with others but do remember her correcting people who did say Dem, not Demri even to me. Living your life not feeling happy is not the way you were meant to live. Someone in his life thought that was enabling Layne and suggested Johnny move out.I cant remember who it was (maybe Nancy?) She, like Layne, was very generous. BUMMER. What a hard an painful situation. So sorry to hear about your Dad too and believe me I understand how easy it is to go back to the only thing we know made us numb again. If it is made up, then she is an amazing writer. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Im determined to fight this demon, and be a better daughter, sister, aunt and friend to those who love me. Demri had the help of her family and Layne, not something to ignore. They were engaged to marry on 1992. Jerry always had this I told you so thing going on. 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. And I used to live my life just like layne and demri. I hope you read this, it could really help you. She was of Native American (Cherokee), Irish, Scottish, Welsh, English, and Swiss-German descent. 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. Hey would call her to be around him and of course she would eventually relaps and hed kick her to the curb. Not all people are cruel. The saddest thing about Demris family is that there were 4 children and now there is only 1 left. Im not totally sure when that started to change. So anyways, yesterday I ran into so-and-so and blah blah blah. Ive read/heard about that name (Demri Parrot) since the late 90s but never really felt the urge to check out her bio until recently. I was probably 18 and super-shy and I Lol. 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. Photographer unknown. Alice in Chains was opening for Van Halen on tour in 1991 when Staley, prompted by Parrott,. What makes it better though is knowing that Layne and Demri, and her friend, Rosheen, are all together now, in each others company, waiting to reunite with the rest of their loved ones in eternity some day. and Layne almost backed out then, but the others talked him into it. If youre saying to yourself Ahh.. There are records showing that she prostituted in her last years, however Im not sure that her family want this discussed. I feel a very strange connection to him, like I can almost remember bits and pieces of his life through my own eyes. ), Press J to jump to the feed. thanks for enjoying the post, i think at some point in the future i'll write a longer one with more details (especially positive ones), it feels impossible to do her justice in just a few paragraphs, The last of your months ..days ..none of this matters? The next time Id run into those people who just meant to try it once would almost always be totally caught up and addicted. Its sad because most society cant look past ones addiction to drugs although we all have some weakness or do something that would be frowned upon & even if one was perfect its still not right. I started our just doing it because it made me feel energized to create my own music as well as to work. Both Demri and Layne became drug addicts, hooked to heroin. I read somewhere that he was still living there during the Mad Season days and then I read somewhere else that he bought another condo in 94. Full name: Demri Lara Parrott Murphy Date of birth: February 22, 1969 Died: October 29, 1996 Age at death: 27 years old Parents: Kathleen Austin (mother) Dennis Wayne Dougherty (father), Stephen John Parrot (stepfather) Siblings: 4 (Devin C. Remme, Derek J.P. Murphy, David J.M. I caught myself thinking about her even when I was in a relationship. But sometimes feeling it completely is what we need to do. I think I would feel much better to write my story which includes them all Mike, Layne, Demri, Rosheen, Darin Tracy.. RCKNDY the Off Ramp The Seattle grunge scene in the early 90s.. now that would be a book that Id like to write. Everybody had their problems, not just Layne. Drugs was his escape to find what he was longing forlove. When I called Christy about Demris Wake she asked what happened because Demri had just been there Monday night, which was the 28th which matched with Tom. 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. Mad Season. She never tapped it seemed.. no matter how horrible the circumstances got she could deal with it. Reading through the stories of Demris existence is at the same time beautiful and awful. Did you make it through? Jerry started to stay away from Layne though. That means 13 times she was clean. This site is so beautiful, props to those who made it/run it! He was in the middle of drawing a very cool cartoon for him when he died. Unique-Significance9 1 min. 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. Those pictures are breathtaking. Love you Barb, I totally agree and share the love and respect I am a recovering addictthis month I got my 6yr 6mo clean time!!! BECAUSE YOU ARE SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED!! Its so sad to hear that she wasnt in one place for long. I hope this made sense I just typed it at 5 a.m. Night world! It is even hard this far out but so freeingI have terminal cancer and if I could I would have love to have given your daughter whatever it was in me to make this happen so she could be here with you Addiction is a disease and one we need to address in this country very seriously without all the judgementWe shall just pray for all the negative talk out there if there is and the ironic thing is that it is those that judge other addicts that will discover it is in their own family! How can two people that loved one another so much come to this, is a question that all of us fans have asked at different times. I was encouraged even more to see that people actually came here to read it and asked for more. Demri Parrott (demrilaraparrott)'s profile on Myspace, the place where people come to connect, discover, and share. She is such a facinating person and it will be almost surreal to see her on video. He knew that I liked her, and I think she would sometimes use me Thank you B! Why do you think it is so hard to stop? ago These are the last photos of Demri taken 8 weeks before her death. Very seldom been wrong. When someone you care about turns blue and stops breathing that will mess with you forever. Demris story haunted me when I first learned of it a few years ago. But it did allow me to come over for several days and get things clean a tidy, although Demri was always a neat freak around me. I cant put my finger on it, but it wasnt what I wanted out of a $200 book. I would like to write a book about my life with stories in it about them. In October of 1996, his fianc Demri Parrott, died as a result of bacterial endocarditis, as she was also a heroin addict. Demri would be proud of you Like you said Barbara some things sound partially right. You need to be happy. He didnt seem to want to do it because he had a bad feeling about it. Please answer, so that I may know that youre ok. All my love, Laura. Barbara you are right on that they suffered from a fatal disease- and also right that drugs arent worth dabbling in. Apparently, he found that lasting love with Dem or did he? Demri was passionate about many things and excelled in art and theater. As a mother, I cannot imagine losing any of my kids. Me and some other fans have read nearly everything we could find on Layne and there has not been a mention of any girlfriend except Demri. Rare pictures show her to be tiny, soft-featured and pretty, with long brown hair and hazel-green eyes. It seems that Demri and Layne took pleasure in hurting one another until it got to be too much. I know that. Demri, who was the cutest, most beautiful thing in the world, came up to me one night and lifted up her shirt. My tricuspid valve was infected and a large vegetation had grown on it. I wasnt even sure where to post this comment but whatever. To be honest.. Ive never read Demris obituary but wed have to ask the person who wrote it why Rosheen was not mentioned.. maybe they did not want to confuse people? Just some random thoughts I had. Mike met with her because when Layne got mad she refused his calls so Mike did it to tell her off and because he wanted to find out why he was ejected from the band and figured it was from Melinda and Sean breaking up. Anyway sorry I could not be more helpful. May God Bless you. Rest in Peace my sweet friends. I guess its possible that he dated someone else for a short time in between but everybody knows that heroin addicts have major issues with impotency so its not like he was gonna be grinding away with someone else. I do believe in suboxone if you just use it for a short period and then detox off. They both deserved better. As mean and selfish as it may sound for an addict to abandon their loved ones THATS exactly what I am talking about! She was talking to another guy right behind Layne and she was wearing black shirt and shorts. Your site was the most helpful then, and continues to help those of us wanting to learn more about Layne & Dem. People around the world come here to share informations and curiosities and read stories about people you love so much. This website was also made with the AIC fans in mind and to introduce you to themthe real Demri not just the girlfriend of Layne Staley. By then, Demri had also become addicted to heroin. 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. What happened with that book, he had a really good chronological order of things. Stop!! Unconditional love? Thank You! I have had major issues with drugs and alcohol (off and on) since I was in my early teens and I could have 100 people tell me that I could always visit or talk with them when Im feeling down however I always had a hard time with that because its hard to explain to someone if theyve never been there. Yes, she introduced Layne to heroin, yes, they both got caught up in it, but she didnt want to stop, though Layne tried. We loved our friends and they dropped like flies around us one after the otherwe thought we could control it.. they thought they could live forever.. Ive read several places where it said he had braces on his legs to help him walk, but I think that is not true. Hope the families will at some point be more forthcoming as well. 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. REMEMBER Layne and Demri. I dont know. Genealogy for Demri Lara Parrott (1969 - 1996) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. To pay for such risks with ones life is just awful and seems unfair. RIght before Demri died she had been about to move to Hawaii with her father (or stepfather, I forget which.) Especially a timeless celebrity like Layne Staley who left behind such a powerful legacy of music that continues to be important to so many people. But, I dont know of a court that would deny a parent power of attorney if they have a child on the brink of death. some photos just got released of Demri a month before she died. Theres an interview with AIC from 1999 on RockLine (Im sure you know it) where Layne calls in, and at the end of the interview he mentions that theres a girl he was friends with that had turned into a freak. Then I went back to Houston, where I was working at a nightclub, and the phone rang in the office. They both died alone, I know Demris mother and Aunt were with her, but in truth, everyone dies alone. Mad Season, Layne's side projects/art, Jerry's solo work. And we all know about Laynes death, alone in his apartment for weeks before anyone found him. It is heartbreaking and doesnt seem fair. I think Demris Mom confirmed that guy was NOT her boyfriend so it was either a friend or someone that picked her up. Self: 1991 MTV Video Music Awards. When they cancelled the 94 tour it was because Layne was afraid. Get help for yourself from someone whose been there or a professional and they can help you learn how to handle your specific situation better. I too lost a sister. Thank you for that ms. Susan. You have too many things left to do. That person that did comment bitched because nobody else did when they should have simply offered condolences or said something sweet but nooooooit was an asshole post. According to Alice in Chains: The Untold Story, it was love at first sight. i recently posted this link on another demri question, but check out this site if you want to know about her. But I guess no matter how sick she was during her last year- she was still beautiful for sure, on the outside and on the inside. Layne later said that Demri wasnt too bothered by this, but I didnt know her then. I thought here may be a good place. Suffice to say that she got the wrong ideas about some things, Layne was hurt by her assumptions and they parted ways for a while. The statistic for heroin addicts who get clean and stay clean are actually depressing and shocking. Dear Barbara, thanks so so much for this post. The last time Kathleen Austin - Demri's mother - saw Layne was in 1997. It was YOUR take on Demri and it made me think about my take on them as well. Covers. Beca, I just wanted to Thank you for your story. Let me just say that its truly a pleasure to meet you here Xana. She seemed to have style that was individual in fashion and photography. Sparing the details, I ended up having a stupid fight with her about Layne. I know it can be a struggle to help drug addicts. She had dark brown eyes and dark brown hair (color). 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. I know exactly what he was feeling like I felt it every day I had to go to work sick or living to get high. It has nothing to do with you why they cant get clean. It was kept by a friend over the years, who had it in a box and it was in perfect condition. Mad Season was an American rock super group formed in 1994 as a side project of members of other bands in the Seattle grunge scene (Layne was the lead singer with Pearl Jams guitarist Mike McCready, drummer Barrett Martin of Screaming Trees and bassist John Baker Saunders). I hate the way he made people feel, so worthless and small. Jul 10, 2014 - Layne with fans New Years Eve 1999, reportedly last public photo in circulation. But Im glad that Demri existed, she was special and brightened the lives of many of those around her special enough that we still talk about her and admire her beauty 24 years after her death. 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. Look at her smile, too. 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. The would cut and bag their heroin. 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. For my own sobriety I need to stay away from addicts. We are all human. The same to you, Barbara, Merry Christmas to you and your family. If it is truth you have lost more than your Demi but a sibling with a D too. I love this site and thanks Barbara for all the work you put into it. I was here many years ago and it has really come a long way. Believe me they love you!! Barbara you are right on that they suffered from a fatal disease- and also right that drugs arent worth dabbling in. . I meant she never *tapped out* not tapped it Ugh! You know what he was like? That sound was amazing I was listening to Rotten Apple with the black lights on and it just took me to another place. But then I was never much more than a witness. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Makes me wonder whether genius will always, without exceptions, come with an enormous cost. I know that you have a busy life, but Ill never forget that you emailed me info on Demri, such as her liking of decoupage with Angels & Victorian art, which she used & put on boxes as gifts for friends. She wanted the 27 club, and she got it, much to everyone who loved her, bringing them such sorrow. They were very discreet about it. Anway hope you continue to find this website informative and fun to visit. She met musician Layne Staley of Alice in Chains at a store called Saturdays where she was working, in 1988. Did you hear this new record by this band? And I loved itI thought it was so cute. It was drilled into him how his life and career would be over if she OD on his watch so he was afraid to have her around if she was using. 17 talking about this. Get over yourself and if you remember to comment then be positive and stop snapping at people. The reason Demri always stood out to me was that was always Demri. So much more, I wish that email had been saved, but with an updated computer & such, Ive lost it. 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. 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. I am thinking more of teens I have been watching grow up from their young years. Thank you for this website and your time. She would have made it clear when she was in a better place to do so, not while one is kicking. 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. One story he told her mom the other her dad. Haha. It steals everything from us including everything that makes us who we are the things we love about ourselves and then it takes our very last breathe before we even know how far gone we are. Its hard to have someone understand that you didnt get off the couch all day because you just couldnt get up or because you want to rip the painful gaping hole out of your chest. I try to not let bad things that happen to me in life to drive me to get high. She also had a very unique style, and was very popular. What a cute smile! Both Layne and Dem were very attractive individuals with a fan base. Its such a shame that these 2 talented people were taken from their families and friends at such young ages. The Sony people were trying to use me as eyes and ears to report backis he doin drugs? Yeah were gay, wanna join us? LOL! And I agree, no one should die the way he did, junkie or not. And did you ever see Mad Season play live? It is believed that Layne met Demri sometime in the late 80's or early 1990, as she is thanked . I took this picture with my web camera.. the picture was a photo copy taped to my wall.. I think that a lot of facts that she put on the story are true, BUT..she def. 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. He lived through it, but they were kicked out of the apartment. The day I met Demri she was wearing them, along with cut-off jeans, and a cardigan shed had since gradeschool (apparently). Although I know that my parents did the best they could, I want more for her and never want her to feel how I have so many time. That sucks! Please take care if you. She was apparently very chatty, witty and loud. I dont think a lot of people understand how much damage it does. There are a lot more posts to see just click around. It speaks volumes about this site that a guy sitting in his living room in Iceland in 2017, can read through it and feel as if he were a fly on the wall in all these parties and gatherings. Their pain or their struggle. theres a black and white photo of Layne and a girl who looks like Demri, to me at least. I started to dislike him then. Being in a relationship w/ Layne changed none of that. If you have a better quality version of this photo please send it! Thanks so much, your website and memories are so generous and appreciated. To clarify Demri was in the hospital at least 13 times I know of each time 2-4 months from 93 to 96 which didnt leave much time for her to get in trouble. Have you read David de Solas book on Alice in Chains? I didnt wish to get in an argument here I dont think its appropriate but I think it was just a misunderstanding. 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. For those of you who don't know, Layne Staley, the singer of Alice in Chains, was in the long time relationship with Demri Lara Parrot who sadly died in 1996 from drug overdose. Most of her friends described her as a very sweet and beautiful person, kind, peaceful and artistic. Layne continued touring, they both continued the drugs. Demri went to rehab a few times and she had a pig valve in her heart. Laura. (Doubtlessly there are some people who were there at these times and knew things differently. It is believed that her death has overwhelmed Layne so much that he returned to addiction. RIP Demri, Layne, Rosheen and Mike. Also I read somewhere that Layne wanted kids of his own is that true? there is something so special about her. So, anyway, the point to me leaving a comment is to say that I just read Layne Staley, Born again by Adriana Rubio. 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. If you call 911, he wont be your friend. The surgery went good..(tryin to hurry) after surgery i got on suboxone n was doing really good for 6 months. I didnt get a album to hang on my wall which would have shown something for all the hard work. Helping as a group also made too much sense. Enjoy the site and remember the point is to remember those who have DIED due to this reason. Let this be a good story to stop people from picking up for the first time. 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. 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). She wore vintage costumes, long skirts with docs, lots of vintage style 30s and 40s jewelry. She went out one night with the new bf of hers and she had shot heroin before they left. 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.
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