), Press J to jump to the feed. AiC was playing a show that night at an old fire station in Redmonddo you remember that place? The hat was donated to them because I have never sold a thing of Andys and I was afraid of what may happen to it should something happen to me. Ive read a lot about Demri over the past six years. For all she claimed she wanted to be known as Demri, not Layne's girlfriend, she rode that and took whatever she could from it. When he disappeared from performing, it became almost impossible to find a current photo of him. Im sorry, but I just cant stand the man. Thank You! I hope you read this, it could really help you. The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Alice In Chains - Grunge.com I got it all and you speak 100% the truth. She loved creating decopage with 30s and 40s vintage style images cut outs from wrapping paper or old greeting cards. That was the night of the 28th. So im postive thats why Demri got so sick again after her heart surgery cause her new valve was so sensitive. They both were on different drugs by the time Dirt came out, and it only grew worse for them both, though they still loved one another. Yes, she was so beautiful, and the love of his life. 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!!! I have wanted the book for years, but could not see me spending $200+ for a paperback book. However, I was very struck by the beautiful young woman with him in pictures. Are they highor notmatters none That's her storylive yours. Who is the other girl with her on the couch? We will met them (again) and all together we will party and laught up avobe someday. View the latest Demri Parrott photos. Geez pretty uncomfortable and geeky but thats why I loved them they were so far from what you would imagine a rock star would be like.. just normal guys who had normal insecurities. Heroin doesnt turn you into an asshole. Grief takes time. Then Jack shared the photos of Demri and Rosheen which made my YEAR! He walks around flipping his hair and trying to hump everything he thinks might have a vagina. I can only imagine what the music, art and fashion industries would be like today if they had both survived their addictions. Layne would visit her often in hospital, and even flew from Germany to Seattle to attend an intervention that her friends and family arranged after their break-up. It usually has nothing to do with how much they love YOU. Rosheen and Demri RIP Rosheen Raugi June 19th 1997, Demri Parrott and Layne Staley Love Hate Love, More pictures of Demri can be found on my Flickr account at:RememberingDemri. She was of Native American (Cherokee), Irish, Scottish, Welsh, English, and Swiss-German descent. It ruins your health and your self confidence, your self esteem and your creativity. Oh that thing about walking down a hall and druggies is b.s. For me, I was blesse dot have been there when it all happened ( Im from L.A. 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. Demri HATED being known as Laynes girlfriend.If I had a quarter for all the times she and I were approached with I know youyoure Laynes girlfriend and she would step back and reply No, I am Demri I would take all of us to Vegas. Layne and Demri | Grunge Graveyard A friend once said that "Demri was not a hippy, goth, grunge girl she was her own creation. I agree completely. I know she had siblings and her name changed from Murphy to Parrott at some stage (as per yearbook photo). Go to you tube, type in temple of the dog off ramp cafe. That all makes total sense. Layne Staley died on April 5, 2002 due to an overdose. I need spell check! Wish me luck xxx. 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. 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. So beautifully said, I believe the same. Someone in his life thought that was enabling Layne and suggested Johnny move out.I cant remember who it was (maybe Nancy?) It wasnt a blatant thing, but it was definitely implied a couple of times that they wanted to know how he was. Christy the drug dealer lived behind the QFC and so did Paris. Soon I heard he had passed on. Xana La Fuente, if youre reading this, I just want to tell you that I find you so inspiring too. It is believed that Layne met Demri sometime in the late 80's or early 1990, as she is thanked . I have noticed that Layne is very tall, upright in his earlier career. Ethnicity: English, Swiss-German, Irish, Scottish, remote Welsh, possibly 1/64th Cherokee Native American. I am very sorry about your lossI hate cancer and congrats on doing good, keep strong. 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. Please if you ever get a chance, write that book. Hey Amber, I know its been awhile since your comment was posted, but do you by any chance happen to know for sure that Layne moved out of the Ward Street house in 93? 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. 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. The place was supposed to be for both. Demri Forever 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. In the position he was in, its probably the only way he couldve had a lasting relationship. I bring it up also because I know her family would prefer it be used that way. Him and his girlfriend Demri both lived with me at the time. Mara one of Dems good friends name was Mara! Demri was super-funny and very forward. She goes into rehab and comes back to the car gets in and falls asleep while he runs errands. I promised both I would never read it, but the excerps I have seen are ridiculous. I cant get over how freaking gorgeous Demri truly is. I wish you were still here with us. Remembering Demri : r/AliceInChains - reddit PS: Sorry for my bad english, hopefully my words have been understood. In October of 1996, his fianc Demri Parrott, died as a result of bacterial endocarditis, as she was also a heroin addict. 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. However, there was infidelity on both ends, many described their relationship as open. 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. She didnt want to be known asLayne Staleys girlfriend, but she started to be known this way. 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. She turned really different, and believe me when I say that she was not truly the person that she was becoming. ~Kat. 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. Cornell said Layne came up the stairs to the apartment and was crying and nobody got up and gave him a hug and now he wished hed have done that. Just thinking about it. Being in a relationship w/ Layne changed none of that. Once you fall, that base diminishes. That doesnt mean nobody cares that simply means people have priorities. . Thanks for this site. so thank you again for all this and hope you are well. Buy photos from select Flickr photographers Like I said, Ill pray for you and hopefully god will lift you up. I really appreciate this site. Layne loved Clean Demri it gave him hope. Let me just say that its truly a pleasure to meet you here Xana. Pictures and info about the woman who stole Layne Staley's heart and inspired fashion trends during the '90s Seattle grunge era. Demri Parrott - Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com The distance between how young, beautiful and full of life Demri was in this pictures, and how much pain and suffering she must have suffered later in life, based on what you have shared, is so huge. The seduction of heroin is no joke and ANYONE can be its next victim. thank you for you time keep up the good work for these beautiful magic souls you keep alive. She knew that, and she took full advantage of it. She was very sure of herself and this was apparently the cause of some of her problems with Layne. She was adopted by her stepfather Stephen John Parrott. Layne lived upstairs of the 9th street house. She had allegedly accepted that drugs would kill her, and so she continued to use. So for all the AIC fans who hate Demri because of this, you are all wrong. Jerry wanted to tour but Layne was sick and then in and out of rehab 13 times. Tags: Yes, she was sick from herion, but so was Marilyn. Take care, Layla, Ummmm people still have lives to live sir, No need to apologizeIt just shows you careI was just giving you another way to think of it but not like the person behind me answeredsaying others have lives to live etcthat is selfish and narcissistic as you know what! I believe its the second version. Its easy for people to judge and if they can stick with you during good and bad thats a wonderful thing. 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 was really sweet and really cool. I live in the middle of nowhere with a very small population yet people are dropping like flies. She said something to me, I said something back, and that was it. She knew him off the drugs and on and had been there from the start. Someone who took many drugs, uppers, downers,narcotics, yet she always tried to better herself, in acting, in life. But, if you do, you could save a life. The next year they got invited to play Unplugged and did a couple of songs for a movie and then Demri died in October and Layne kindof shut himself off. It is possible. Question: Did Demri ever drive a car? 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. The would cut and bag their heroin. Previous Next. To be honest Leah.. I remember Johnny being the same way. It can sneak back in and take over even faster then it did the first time. I was talking with her daily. She wore vintage costumes, long skirts with docs, lots of vintage style 30s and 40s jewelry. Demri Parrott photo shoot. I remember looking out your window at the docks one time while you were on the computer, and I was making you listen to some stupid old song because I thought it was cool. Layne had told her that if she started using drugs again hed have to make her leave. Layne Staley and Demri Parrott were, according to close friends and bandmates, described as perfect for each other and the term soulmates has been used more than once to define their relationship. Although we miss them dearly, let this be a lesson to us all. I often think what could have been if he just got clean, what kind of music hed be writing? I know he blamed himself for Demri dying we all played the should a, could a, wouldda tape in our head. Kurt and Layne knew each other. Im all up for experimenting with certain things with responsability but heroine, cocaine, meth and those kind of drugs are out of the question. I completely understand this, and I dont expect that everyone should like her, nor do I wish to make her into an angel or saint; she wasnt. 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. . Demri Parrott (demrilaraparrott) on Myspace Demri Parrott We welcome your contributions so please create an account if you would like to collaborate with other editor's in helping to shape this website. I hope this doesnt sound silly, but I pray to Andrew and Demri sometimes. Barbera & Katherine~I am seeing this as I walk out the door, and will read more later, but I dont know who told you someone else made the blue hat, I made ALL Andys hats. Try whatever it takes and if youre NOT an addict then all you have to do is never try it in the first place!!! I desperately want my life back, and as much as I adore the aforementioned people, I have no desire to follow in their footsteps and go to my grave this young. What a wonderful site and tribute to Layne and Demri. Shed stay a few nights. New Blog - Remembering Layne and Demri..: ibdreamy LiveJournal to make him jealous. Given the seriousness of why you were there you thought she would be upset and she was glad to have you there and her gone. She still looked cheerful and pretty , https://m.facebook.com/photo.php/?fbid=375943654526117, https://m.facebook.com/photo.php/?fbid=375407361246413. Hes got this Im Jerry Cantrell and youre not sort of attitude. If Layne Staley weren't in AIC, you wouldn't give a fuck about him, and the same can be said about any famous person you like. Valley St. or Roy. I know that he was at Jerrys 98 Halloween concert, and had thought about making an appearance there. He didnt seem to want to do it because he had a bad feeling about it. That was her. Their own Children, Parents, best friends, partners and lovers do not usually stand a chance against it. He thought Demri could see him from heaven so it didnt want to upset her. Jul 10, 2014 - Layne with fans New Years Eve 1999, reportedly last public photo in circulation. Its a tribute vid, and at 5:45 (and I mean exactly easy to miss!) 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. 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. I have nooo clue i would never have imagined in a million years Id be doing what Im doing today if I was asked back thenI have 3 kids.. Demri Lara PARROTT Left this world October 29, 1996; born in Bremerton, Wa, on Feb 22, 1969 and attended school in Arlington. Living your life not feeling happy is not the way you were meant to live. You have to completely get away from your environment you used in like the whole city you gotta find all new friends and you need to want it more then anything else!! I knew Andy before her, but I started getting a lot closer to Xana than I ever had with him. Although she is not here in body, I can guarantee she is here in spirit, watching everyone and is beside her mother. For me, layne was Alice in Chains. If I worked at Microsoft and went to Rehab I guarantee my coworkers wouldnt be coming to hash out work problems. Anyway, Im pleased to see others still commenting in these threads. 2. Hi Barbara, I was just checking in to see if there are any new posts an I noticed your comment about the books. Your site has been great in all the information thats been released, but I just wanted to say to you and all, Merry Christmas. But if people who love Demri dont come to talk about her, other people will do, however, not always with good intentions and you know this! Anniversary of Dem's passing & a note from her Mom That means 13 times she was clean. She also has Demris engagement ring that Layne gave her. 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. When young, we all do crazy, risky things, especially in the early 90s. Demri's obituary. Laura. They seemed happy in most of the photos taken of them back when they were together. If so, what kind. 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. Layne was always really quiet about it. I did not see anything from anyone on Thursday Oct 29 2015 about demri I guess everyone forgot. Layne knew this and its why her passing just crippled him. I was here many years ago and it has really come a long way. Not a day goes by when I dont think of the both of them. 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. Demri Parrott was born on 22 February 1969 in Bremerton, Washington, USA. You need to get well. Historical records matching Demri Parrott YOU NEED TO STAY FAR FAR AWAY FROM!! It is not worth experimenting with. For me, I was blesse dot have been there when it all happened ( Im from L.A. They didnt have it so they ordered one for me and thats what Ive been reading these last couple of weeks. Jason Buttino, who has recordings of both versions, attributes the change to the fact the second version was recorded more than a year after the death of Demri Parrott, Layne's longtime girlfriend. She was made weaker by the fact that shed contracted heart problems from the use of dirty and used cotton when she used heroin. Who was more self conscience than Layne esp. Not just a story about Layne and Demri. I wanted to also check in on you and see how youre doing with your recovery and your heart? Drugs can bring you to the highest heights. Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love. Why do you think it is so hard to stop? "he would never talk badly about her and apparently it was the same with her. 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. Would anynof those be from 95 or 96 ? Boredom plays a role and if your a recovering addict you have to keep yourself busy. 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. The surgeon wants me to prove ive been clean for 9 months before she will do it. I think there's so much to love about her. While watching Crossing Over, Layne turned to Mike and said, Demri was here last night. More information. Not only am I a fan, but I have become intrigued by Laynes life due to having a 21 year old son, who in many ways, reminds me of Layne. I didnt go to shows and I was ecpected to. Trying to make this world we live in better for everyone. Haha! Layne Staley of Alice In Chains Died Here - FeelNumb.com Those guys literally made magic and Im so grateful to even have existed when they all did. If I didnt have anything I just wanted to give up and not go to work I have no idea how I made it through it because I called in with the flu a lot. Mad Season. 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. Its been a doubt to me, because Ive also read in a lot of interviews from 97, 98, that Mark was already living in La because of rehab and stuff like that but sometimes would come to Seattle, although he moved to LA in 98but yeah, it might be possiblethanx again! She had her own connections for buying heroin and she could afford that, but it was LAYNES fault that she got sick b/c he hadnt bought her cotton before he left. Not sure why I just havent.. never even held one in my hands or seen one on the shelves. I relapsed and used from april to june of 18. Check it out and let me know. Take care, Hope to read some more posts soon. I dont think many people did, to be honest with you. God Bless. Tell them you love them every chance you get! into dope deep at that point, and one time I saw her on the bus and she pulled up her shirt and showed me her scar from when she was on the hospital table and they had to massage her heart back to life. I often checked on my kids breathing when they were newborns. Jerry loved the rock star lifestyle and didnt want to give it up and he was pissed at Layne. Anyways, I would love to hear an update from you, as to how youre doing, and hopefully feeling better. are you Barbara, sure that your friend Rosheen died in 1997? One night he and his father were shooting heroin together and his father ODed. He was known for his distinctive vocal style and tenor voice, as well as his harmonizing with guitarist/vocalist . In Demris case specific, you are doing an incredible job, because you are brave enough to tell us who was the real and captivating Demri Parrott. She was human. ), Jerry was totally dogging out then. She and Layne, and Rosheen, Mike and all the friends are together and laughing, having fun and taking care of us. I breed dogs, I work in tech support and Im a web designer.. not in a MILLION years would anyone have guessed that about me. The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Demri and I share the same birthday. 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. He had his cats and a nice place to live and his art and his hobbies. Why dont you read my other posts? 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. And actually now seeing how long this thread is and the content I am not interested it at all. She almost died from doing a speedball. There are records showing that she prostituted in her last years, however Im not sure that her family want this discussed. Just rude and no respect Or those already gone like Demri and Layne.. best thing they can come up with is they have a life to live??? He thought because he wasnt living there he shouldnt have to. . I have fell of the wagon a couple of times because I will wait for an excuse to do it. Again, another puzzle piece that helps to clarify who these wonderfully talented, beautiful, yet flawed human beings really were. Ward was when Layne went on tour and he quit paying rent there. I was probably 18 and super-shy and I He is still my favorite singer of all time to this day; that will never change I dont think. Its so sad that two talented people lost their innocent lives to the demons of drugs. She couldve been so much more, its a shame. I dont remember the exact story Lanegan told in Sing Backwards and Weep, but seems to me that after she got the pacemaker, she left the hospital (possible with an IV pole?) Layne apparently adored her; he would never talk badly about her and apparently it was the same with her. She is not, as widely but wrongly believed, the woman on the cover of Alice in Chainss album Dirt, released on September 29, 1992, that is model and actress Mariah O'Brien. Who is Demri Parrott dating? Demri Parrott boyfriend, husband Thanks for the reply. According to Alice in Chains: The Untold Story, it was love at first sight. But with Demri Im not alone, and there are so many people who, like me, only know her through pictures and stories and are similarly fascinated by her. Youre in my thoughts and prayers. It was just so shocking and upsetting. They have many members,some who knew Layne personally,and they are always being updated with member participation. She was only 27. I love you. , ..u can always download vuze then go into kickass torrents and type in any movies, books, sitcoms you want to watch and download it.voila it downloads onto vuze and you can watch it anytime offline from then on.free all free, Sounds good i can be your book reviewer give star ratings..!!! Demri Parrott's Death, Mystery About Her Life And Layne Staley - JukeBugs I know that this might sound discouraging for the addicts whose reading this but if theyre heroin addicts then they already know the harsh truth. Yes, Laura very, very true you basically nailed it. Demri was born in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, in the United States of America's Pacific Northwest. I can say that Kathleen and Rosheens Moms know each other and leaned on each other during that tough time when they both lost their daughters. Today the sitereceived a comment from Demris Mom Kathleen which is so special because she thought of us and wanted to let us know how she felt today and I personally wanted everyone who watches this site.. friends, fans and people who loved her a chance to hear from her Demris Mom today. Demri was passionate about many things and excelled in art and theater. Bigs hugs! As a mother, I cannot imagine losing any of my kids. His father was an addict as well. She was of Native American (Cherokee), Irish, Scottish, remote Welsh, English, and Swiss-German descent. 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. 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). Believe me they love you!! Demri and Layne were awesome people who had a fatal disease but that did not make them bad people. Nope I wanna be up in a loved ones home on the fireplace mantel by the TV.some people really just dont care! Thanks again!! 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. Youth fueled by fame and wealth is even more deadly. Pictorials. There are a lot more posts to see just click around. I was into the grunge scene since my brother first brought home a copy of Nirvana Nevermind in 1991. Jerry did do some heroin but he was all about coke, girls, money and fame. Layne did mention that he was affected by Kurts death. What she looked like, how she dressed, & the decoupage shed make from angel& Victorian cutouts that she would paste on boxes & give as gifts. Demri Parrott - Listal Layne dated pornstar Tera Patrick in the 90s (she said so in her biography, she was 17 and worked as a model at the time) and also Simone Starr Farrow, the australian model (and then drug dealer). Barbara, you are so good to remember your friends. Surgeries on her. Dont forget me though and please continue to be my angel; I know theres enough of you to go around for everyone.
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