Learn More{{/message}}, {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. I wish they had suboxone and subutex available then instead of methadone clinics, I think it wouldve been easier on them. In my experience the Demri info isnt accurate. Boredom plays a role and if your a recovering addict you have to keep yourself busy. Then I read this post and it all made sense who this Koa is and what her role might have been in their lives. What do I have to do? My husband purchased it as a christmas gift for me. Theres just not that much out there about them and the beautiful souls they were. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). She stayed with whoever would let her in during her final year, and was taken in by the father of a friend. Demri counted on Layne & others to help, & they did. She then went to the High school of Performing Arts in Jacksonville, Florida.Demri was passionate about many things and excelled in art and theater. Then my dad died n i lost it. ), Press J to jump to the feed. I just came across this site, and Im stilled to my core by the haunting beauty in these photos and the story of Demri and Layne, and so many others in her world. Thank you for this enlightening website (I am an AIC fan), but most importantly, thank you for telling the truth about heroin and the catastrophe that follows it, you have done an outstanding job of scaring those who never tried it once, and as a result have saved countless lives, and saved families tragic pain and sorrow. Very seldom been wrong. I personally havent lost any friend such at young age, and the pain all of you guys who new Demri and were their family and friends are having, I think I will never imagine it. if she had no association with Layne Staley you wouldn't give a fuck about her. 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. Demri Parrott, with, I believe, her brother, Devin Remme (also deceased). Sometimes, we forget that they are people too. She was human. It tries to steal your life and the sparkle or energy that flows within us all. They both were on a downward spiral without a safety net. He is artistic, plays the drums and guitar, he has natural talent. Id last about 3 days. 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. Yes people who werent there and did not know the facts were always injecting their two cents and conjuring up untruths because asking made too much sense. Beca, I just wanted to Thank you for your story. He had his cats and a nice place to live and his art and his hobbies. Then they put out Tripod and yet again Layne would not be able to tour because he was so sick. After all of their struggles, the frustration, the blame, Layne still loved Demri, desperately, and her death destroyed him. There is a popular opinion that Demri introduced Layne to drugs after they started dating. Did she have a license? Thank you for this site, and these photos, and your memories. She was having a harder time this time and told him to take her to Capital Hills to get drugs he said, No! He thought because he wasnt living there he shouldnt have to. She was constantly on the run..not sure it was running scared but running for sure maybe she was afraid of missing out or just looking for the next thing to stimulate her I have no clue what it was but I definitely could NOT keep up with her and whenever I tried or whoever tried we all would end up just as sick, lost and confused and most of us would tap out. Finally, Starr left angry. Anyway, once Demri died it was all over him because she knew him. When he came out, he assumed that she was asleep. Sorry I meant to say decision! To be honest Leah.. 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 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. It is such a sad situation. But they just often acted like a married couple. Mara one of Dems good friends name was Mara! She collected vintage clothes and was described as an artistic and peaceful person. I happened to know that my Mom.. who I love dearly and means the world to me would have no clue. I think this is Rachel that made Andys purple hand hat. Let this be a good story to stop people from picking up for the first time. Then, two things changed. Its a tribute vid, and at 5:45 (and I mean exactly easy to miss!) Thank you for visiting the site and showing love for the ones we love. They both deserved better. I have no clue where or how that rumor ever got started but it is for sure not Demri. (Terry McGinnis/WireImage). In no way did I mean to upset anyone on this site. Dont try to contact any AIC (Alice in Chains) members. I too adore the photo of Demri on the couch, didnt she have the prettiest, most elegant little hands?! One of the many drenched-in-drug moments revealed in David de Sola's new book, "Alice in Chains: The Untold Story," has Cobain and Staley striking a deal while the bands were on tour in Rio de Janeiro. That's what Layne is for me. Demri Parrott may not be a rock star but what she has in common with them is that she died early and as a result of a drug overdose. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. Tell them you love them every chance you get! I remember a few months after she got the pacemaker that certain friends of Laynes were blaming her illness on him. See at 2:32 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot0g2SWqnK8 there are two girls. Youve done a great job with this site, having your own life & kids, that I thank you. I have never known Mike to lie and I knew him a long time. anyhow You do that on your own! She was born in Bremerton, Seattle (WA) to Dennis Dougherty and Kathleen Austin, and had three brothers, Devin, Derek and David. But god, if he isnt just a little gratified also. However I also want her to know others have been there before and youre not alone. In October of that year, his former girlfriend and fellow drug addict Demri Parrott died of bacterial . Regarding kids I think Layne wanted to have a family. Demri had family, many friends, and Layne, but she kept on running to the end. I adored the both of them, but we definitely had plenty of conversations that were like, Look, its not fair for me to say whats right or wrong for you guys But I got to the point where I was like, I cant have this goin on here and be wonderin if you guys are gonna wake up or not., SUSAN SILVER Not that the others werent heavily into drugs, too, but Layne was clearly so deepit was so dangerousthat all of our lives centered around how to aid him. She knew that, and she took full advantage of it. Oh man, the Koa story. But she insisted that neither she nor anyone else blamed Starr for Staley's death. Barbara, you are so good to remember your friends. 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. The saddest thing about Demris family is that there were 4 children and now there is only 1 left. I love you still, sweetheart, and Im so sorry. 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. Thats all I wanted to say. AIC has always been a huge impact on me personally (and musically). The second one has just a part of the interview becouse it also has Primus and Tool too, but the image quality is better. When did Demri Parrott die? Pretty soon youre just doing it to feel normal and function and you dont even get high anymore or getting high gets harder to accomplish without having to do more then usual..and rarely can you even afford to get wellbut that is also how some addicts accidentally overdose..just trying to feel it or after theyve gotten clean for awhile..like after getting out of rehab, jail or detox and then they relapse and overdose because their tolerance has gone way down and they accidentally do too much.. Thats probably almost 80% of the reasons why an addict will overdose. 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. Im so glad that Demris mother supported her no matter what. I visit it often . If you have a better quality version of this photo please send it! Shadows of their former selves and it happens faster then you know unless youve seen it happen before then you know exactly what I mean. You did so much for them. Most of us refused to turn someone on for the first time. Its all in your head how this life is and if you can find away to stay positive then everything wont look so dark. <3, Hi Barb I needed to reach out to one of Demris friends. 4 years into their relationship in 1992, they became engaged and their relationship even drew more attention. "They were obviously coked out because they (the strippers) started b----ing up one side and down the other to the point where Layne actually told them to shut up because they were making it worse than it needed to be," according to one observer. Take care, stay strong. American Model (Adult/Glamour) Demri Parrott passed away on 29th Oct 1996 Evergreen Hospital, Kirkland, Washington / Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USA aged 27. Him and his girlfriend Demri both lived with me at the time. Both Layne and Dem were very attractive individuals with a fan base. Just dropping in to see if there have been any new stories to read , Its awesome designed for me to have a web page, which is valuable designed for my knowledge. Age has shown me that its probably good that I didnt, as Ive never had any sort of chemical dependancy nor drug habits, and been overall successful in my life. Demri Parrott and Layne Staley were engaged for 2 years. Demri Lara Parrott, died due to complication of endocarditis on Oct 29th 1996. And part of me wondered if he moved there because he didnt have to drive anywhere and it was easy access. I have a respectable job and the only way I could keep it was to get right before I went to work and I would spend a 2 week pay check in 3 days and starve for 2 weeks. But all the while enjoying experiences that you must cherish greatly, I imagine. He also thought Damon was spying when it was obvious, no one had to tell. But, when you have someone over 6ft tall and weighing under 90 lbs, its time to step in. On April 4, 2002, Starr, high on benzodiazepine, offered to call 911. Staley's body was discovered on April 19, 2002. I feel empathy for all addicts. She also took part in some modeling work. I looked a little bit like Demri back then and I always had the feeling that Layne was a little weirded out by that. I wish I could hug you and Thank you again for visiting my website and coming back again after 10 years thats crazy huh? Thanks so much, your website and memories are so generous and appreciated. Demri Parrott was famous for being the ex-fiancee of Alice in Chains frontman, Layne Staley. I will never be whole again and I keep stuffing the pain down and filling the hole in my soul with heroin but I never am rid of the pain nor am I ever joyful and worst I think of allI dont even feel alive. A month after I saw her on the bus, she was dead. She went on a few dates with Layne and fell in love with him. When young, we all do crazy, risky things, especially in the early 90s. Is that because of damage to his skeletal system due to heroin? 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. 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