Dear Barbara, Demri was super-funny and very forward. Demri is a beautiful woman. A fascinating existence to say the least. You can just tell when you talk to certain people, especially females. Teri, Mark Arms girlfriend, was maybe going to live there and then Chad from RHCP did for a little bit but they all had their issues. I was talking with her daily. 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. I had nothing left of them myself so it was like a true gift and to find pictures of my loved ones online. Both Demri and Layne became drug addicts, hooked to heroin. Jerry was REALLY different back then. Youve done a great job with this site, having your own life & kids, that I thank you. Feb 8, 2019 - Explore Ken Ferrell's board "Demri parrott" on Pinterest. I am not saying Rachel is a bad person, prior to this I thought she was a hat maker genious, but it was at the very least odd because they werent friends, but Demri always the gracious host even on her deathbed. The saddest thing about Demris family is that there were 4 children and now there is only 1 left. I wish I didnt wait so long to return.but life gets in the way. Layne was very true to Demri in his heart, but he related many, many wild touring adventures to me.. Then there was some stuff with his mother that I just cant share here. People dont seem to understand how much Demri suffered the last 2-1/2 years of her life spent mostly in hospital several times on life support given hours to live or that she didnt complain and was always more concerned about others than herself. I wish Demri had that same desire, to want to be an actress/model, who read books, studied acting. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Oct 29th is a day a lot of us who knew and loved Demri will never forget. Beca, I just wanted to Thank you for your story. . It doesnt seem right to me that they continue the band because there is no improvement. LoveRats 11:31 PM 11-24-2010 Demri Parrott was former ex-girlfriend of singer Layne Staley from Alice in Chains. God bless her mother, cause mine would have let me die without hospital stays. I loved Layne and Demri was a beautiful girl and the whole situation is tragic and if they survived maybe rock would still be mainstream. Its people like demri and Layne who would really make you think life was worth living. A place for Demri's fans to meet and discuss what little information we can gather on her. 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. Many people looked after her, while Layne was on tour. In October of 1996, his fianc Demri Parrott, died as a result of bacterial endocarditis, as she was also a heroin addict. Hope the families will at some point be more forthcoming as well. Thank you for sharing about Demri. I hope this made sense I just typed it at 5 a.m. Night world! Aalsteinn, Hi Xana! Stills. Question: Did Demri ever drive a car? She almost died from doing a speedball. Heroin usually either ends in jail, life long opiate replacement programs like methadone or suboxone or death. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. She was very sure of herself and this was apparently the cause of some of her problems with Layne. Hearing how so many of your friends relapsed makes it obvious just how addicting heroin is and how strong of a grip it has. On the Demri Parrott page you will be able to add and update factual information, post media and connect this topic to other topics on the website. Hey Barb if Dem were alive today, what do you think shed be doing? Im so glad that Demris mother supported her no matter what. I think of her all the time, and how our similarities made me feel so much better about myself as a teenager. Not trying to get anything out of you, no anger, but if what you say is true, and I believe you, Rosheen wouldve passed in April 1998. As mean and selfish as it may sound for an addict to abandon their loved ones THATS exactly what I am talking about! At least, Layne came first. As a result, there is a last photo that was published in 1998 and one final photo that was taken in 2002, just weeks before his death. I visit Demris Facebook page every once in a while and Ive learned that her closest friends dont like to disclose a lot. They both deserved better. Not just a story about Layne and Demri. If people only knew how stuck in grief I was for YEARS and today I still miss them all but I dont break down crying anymore. Otherwise its just another chain.. you cant go without. I think that a lot of facts that she put on the story are true, BUT..she def. But, success is no good, if theyre not here. But, most fans are there while youre on top. 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. That was the last public performance that Staley ever did. Was she running scared? She is such a facinating person and it will be almost surreal to see her on video. May God Bless you. No problem. She was a very interesting character and Im sad that she went down the dark path she did. Anyone of her friends would have given her money to buy cotten besides its free at the hospital and they do send you home with a ton of supplies and she was there a lot. She introduced him to heroin, though he probably was doing other drugs before her, such as coke. Did pick up the phone for him and speak to John Wayne Gacy and didnt know til I hung up, every place else was an apt. Thank you for that ms. Susan. And thank you very much for your attention and respect with us fans! Need to search harder for the better ones. She was staying with Tom the coke dealer because he had klonapin so she wouldnt have seizures. She had three younger half-brothers from her mothers side, Devin Remme, and Derek and David Murphy; and a younger half sister from her biological fathers side, Christa Dougherty. I often think what could have been if he just got clean, what kind of music hed be writing? I didnt even know it was even possible to be that naturally beautiful. AIC has always been a huge impact on me personally (and musically). I know Mrs. Austin has lost more than Demri, may God Bless her, and Laynes mom has a grandchild, or grandchildren, by now. 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. Theres just not that much out there about them and the beautiful souls they were. I was anonymous when I knew Layne and there were lots of reasons for that. These talented people were all under the thumb of an evil drug addiction that tortured them and eventually ended their lives and heroin is not a drug you try once so if you want to be another tragic statistic..go ahead and try it only once but Ill tell you from my own personal experience being there when people have tried that it for the first time and very few successfully do that. Enjoy the site and remember the point is to remember those who have DIED due to this reason. I know youve lost several, so hard to take, but your only daughter was trying to teach unconditional love for everyone. Barbara, I found an interview of ALC at the backstage of Lolapalooza in 1993 and the good news is that Demri was caught by the camera . They both wanted to live a normal life, get married, but the drugs stood in the way. She couldve been so much more, its a shame. Yes, I like both men and women. She was around five feet tall-maybe even shorter-and was stunningly beautiful. I offered to go if it would help in any way (work was my drug) friends suck it up and help eachother. 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. But i get drug tests and go to counseling and outpatient classes. Consider yourself having a friend in Iceland from now on. If I had been in that same situation, my own mother, who I love dearly, would not have been so loving. Please answer, so that I may know that youre ok. All my love, Laura. Demri was in and out of the hospital for the last couple of years of her life. Her true fans have compassion. The last public appearance he made was almost four years before his death when he attended his bandmate Jerry Cantrell's solo concert in Seattle on Halloween in 1998. However, their addictions caused damage to the relationship and they broke off their engagement. Andrew Wood. Why? And did you ever see Mad Season play live? Large gallery of Demri Parrott pics. I know its a picture and not a video but just thought Id share in case it could add to Layne and Demris pics. Thank you again, Layne. , Hi, Being and ex-heroin addict myself, I know first hand the trials and tribulations that come with doing hard drugs, trying to keep a relationship going with my addicted girlfriend, and playing in a rock band, all at the same time. SORRY, but no one Ive known has ever STAYED clean for someone elses sake, because theyve been shamed or guilt tripped into getting clean. What a joyful presence she must have been, all the while carrying and apparently, practising some horrible habits. He lived through it, but they were kicked out of the apartment. Now I dont have to worry about that anymore. They can numb you from all the pain. Demri Parrott and Layne Staley were engaged for 2 years. Layne had admitted that he was mostly finished with show business. For instance, I would never trade my mother for anything in the world and she would give her last breath for me. I would love to read more about this era and i know there is alot of crap out there but in your opinion which book written about that time in history on AIC and even mentioning Demri would you think is the most accurate?? Happy to know you found and enjoy the web site. (The ones that used and didnt contract it, were generally the ones that either snorted or shot with clean needles. It was the other way around. She was an amazing person from what I can get, and im sorry for the bad word but f*ck the haters.all jealous people that dont know how to appreciate someone so full of life Demri was! Addiction can change a persons priorities and also put huge dent in their moral compass even having children isnt enough for some addicts.. the one love that people cherish the most in their lives. During this year I hadnt heard a thing. Genealogy for Demri Lara Parrott (1969 - 1996) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Having the time of their lives, without drugs, and living things up with harmony, peace, and love. I know they seem crazy and all, but I have heard peoples stories on YouTube about how veganism, particularly the type that involves mostly raw fruits (unprocessed raw produce is key) changed their lives. Around 94 Layne began to realize that to become clean and stay with her, she also needed to be clean. Layne was tired of it and didnt want to do it anymore, and Jerry became very devious in his words and his actions. And there used to be a girl in my life who reminds me of Demri a lot. So thanks for always showing us the best of Demri! Im just happy more people came out and started to share pictures of her. The seduction of heroin is no joke and ANYONE can be its next victim. I read it within days. Hadnt seen that one in a while,its been around forever. Demri was born in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, in the United States of America's Pacific Northwest. Your site was the most helpful then, and continues to help those of us wanting to learn more about Layne & Dem. Which is correct?? Nope.. He was known for his distinctive vocal style and tenor voice, as well as his harmonizing with guitarist/vocalist . Now I see it selling online for $200!! Thank you for this site, and these photos, and your memories. Demri didnt wear glasses like that girl. But then I was never much more than a witness. Dating seems illogical. 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. He is artistic, plays the drums and guitar, he has natural talent. So . There are records showing that she prostituted in her last years, however Im not sure that her family want this discussed. Take care and Thanks so very much again for keeping this site up and running. I was the only one with a real job and I should have been saving to travel but spent it on making Andy look amazing and it irks me to think someone is claiming to have made his hats! But miraculously i stabilized and had open heart surgery to replace my valve..im so sorry this is so long but im not done yet. Demri suffered endocarditis (an inflammation of the inner layer of the heart, the endocardium, that can be caused by a bacterial infection. Chris Cornell talks about mikes shirt etc. She had talked him into putting a lot of big purchases in her name. Im grateful to be 19 years clean and sober and also I stopped before my body got thrashed ( although coke alcohol and pot were my drugs of choice, not heroin). In spite of all the rumors he WAS clean. Demri and I share the same birthday. So right now and since june of 18 ive been sick as hell waiting to have my new valve replaced again. That was the night of the 28th. 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. I will forever cherish our short time together. In October 1996, Staley was deeply shocked by the death of Demri Parrott, the vocalist's long-time girlfriend and fellow drug addict. It is possible. I see a lot of conjecture and guessing about the nature of these relationships and its bugged me for years. A little flower wild child girl who wont be never ever forgotten and will be for ever and for always loved and missed. You are so missed. You were like a mom to them,making sure they were eating and breathing. I heard a lot of nice things about how Layne how he was a very down to earth person but, we need to remember we are all human and we all make mistakes in life. The drs told my family that my chances didnt look good because the infection was too out of control n i probably wouldnt make it through surgery. im not an angel either, no one is, but alchohol is my stupid drug, whish it wasnt so, makes you fat and sick. Xana here, just wanted to let you know the photo of Demri at friends was my photo and taken at my apt in Hollywood, she did not even know the people in the photo, they m,et about 5 min before I took the photo. Demri died in oct 1996 and Rosheen died in 1997. By then, Demri had also become addicted to heroin. Theyre both special persons in their own right, and both should be acknowledged as such. I had an office in town and they kept bugging me to come over. Someone asked for a video of Demrigot this from youtube its Demri and Layne singing together hope this helps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQA98ZTJDTc. See at 2:32 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot0g2SWqnK8 there are two girls. thanks admin|. Its not easy but it is possible!! The opposite was true for so many other women in a similar position/relationship in Seattle at that time. You do that on your own! Heroin isnt a social drug that you experiment with. Layne loved what they had done, he thought Jerry did it on purpose. 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?) Demri was five feet tall and tiny, and Xana was six feet tall and, like, Amazon. Grief takes time. Addicts in your life should never be seen as selfish assholes.. most are actually just broken and sad and while they may come off as being selfish because they wont get clean for you most are just not equipped to know HOW to get clean or are too scared to try. That is good news. Demri was sweet and helpful and fun. He was like Laynes pimp, only he couldnt get Layne to work. A lot of creativity! There are similar pics of Erin Everly & Axl Rose back in the day, to Layne & Demri. were goners. Demris story haunted me when I first learned of it a few years ago. Ive really been inspired by a lot of Laynes music, both AIC and Mad Season. Hang in there sister it gets easier and it gets better. I promised both I would never read it, but the excerps I have seen are ridiculous. I also have been a person who had/has major responsibilities and grew up in a household where I was the adult and my parents were the kids and I started numbing myself and on the slow suicide. I never thought much about the lyrics until, fast forward about 6 years, and I was on dope. Its even worse when you have a lot of responsibilities to take care of because you find yourself stuck to where you have to keep using to try and keep up with those responsibilities and it works at first but it tricks you and then you loose everything if you dont loose your life. Drugs are not fun, and will never try again. But I wound up in Seattle , playing led guitar in the lare eighties and early nineties. I struggle everyday to not use heroin. Have a look see and enjoy! Not all people are cruel. 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!!!!!! It means so much to me. Laura. A few pictures..of Demri Parrott during her short life.. she made an impact that is for sure. You have too many things left to do. But I hope that you will. I do think that Demri deserves more appreciation in her own right, though. Xana La Fuente, if youre reading this, I just want to tell you that I find you so inspiring too. Do not let it get YOU! I agree completely. The Mad Season lyrics are generally regarded to be Laynes true feelings on everything and in Lifeless Dead he said How he wished that they would wed/I promise on our love she said/promises were never kept so we know he wanted to marry Demri at one point and for some reason I feel that he wanted to have a family. 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? To give Layne and Demri a fair and honest recording of their life stories. Demri Lara Parrott, 27, of Bremerton died Oct. 29, 1996, at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland. 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. Hopefully others will not make the same mistakes that so many of us have. Those things would be great, I just wanted to be there when others werent so they had a safety net at all times. It might have been here. Believe me. I know he blamed himself for Demri dying we all played the should a, could a, wouldda tape in our head. Rest in Peace our sweet angels. Last week she broke down mentally and was calling and texting me non stop saying she wanted to hurt herself and she felt like a piece of shit for doing this to me, she wanted me to come over to help her out with her breakdown so I . Also you dont party on heroin you longing about, nodding out, maybe drooling on yourself, and falling asleep in the middle of a sentence. theres a black and white photo of Layne and a girl who looks like Demri, to me at least. Addicts are a triggers for me so 12 step meetings are not good for me but they work for a lot of people at least in the beginning stages they worked for me too. . The photo of Demri on the couch in lingerie is at my apt on Queen Anne, the one Andy died at. But she went one way for love, he another. I was neglecting EVERYONE even my daughter when sick and when High I just wasnt worried about it. Stop!! I think she, Nancy, and Mike Starrs mom have been through hell. Yes, she died young, of mysterious circumstances, but she made a living for herself. That particular photo has never been made public and . American Model (Adult/Glamour) Demri Parrott passed away on 29th Oct 1996 Evergreen Hospital, Kirkland, Washington / Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USA aged 27. 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. There are also more happy and nice memories here that focus more on the positive aspects! Both Layne and Dem were very attractive individuals with a fan base. I noticed the list of books on the home page and decided to go check out Everybody Loves Our Town by Mark Yarm at our public library. WTF are you talking about? 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. Again not blaming if we knew then what we know now. Id last about 3 days. When cleaning I didnt know what belonged to who, which is risky). But that black cloud, which they couldnt see in those early days, hovered over them both. I started our just doing it because it made me feel energized to create my own music as well as to work. 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. 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. Jessica I am so sorry for your loss. Not to mention the way she speaks about Jerry Lets not forget that the guy wrote (and still writes) most of the beautiful and haunting AIC music. A Subreddit for anything Alice in Chains related. De Sola writes in Alice in Chains: The Untold Story: People who knew very well Layne and Demri, in general, agreed and told me that Layne never surpassed Demris death.
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