It is so scary and so serious. Demri went to rehab a few times and she had a pig valve in her heart. Makes total sense that D and L were soulmates. I miss Laynes voice so much, but I have to admit that I absolutely love Black Gives way to Blue (the song). Dear Barbara, I feel like some people enter the world with their story written for them already. were goners. Demri and Rosheen loved each other very much and I loved them both. Thanks for the reply. This was probably 91. You are the only one on the internet who knows about those days, and any info on Demri, Layne, Chris, Andy, or others in the Seattle Grunge Scene would be appreciated. I hope things are getting better for you and if not you hear me and please go get help. I have fell of the wagon a couple of times because I will wait for an excuse to do it. She didnt ask me, she didnt care. She collected vintage clothes and was described as an artistic and peaceful person. The opposite was true for so many other women in a similar position/relationship in Seattle at that time. You can just tell when you talk to certain people, especially females. But i get drug tests and go to counseling and outpatient classes. Staley's final public performance was in Kansas City, Mo., in 1996. Hopefully be a soulful powerhouse like him. Demri's obituary. Gives a little insight into her life at the time. . I am so sorry that post was so long. She was so young, so beautiful the tragic muse, a fairy. My mother overdosed and died 2 years before Layne. Hes got this Im Jerry Cantrell and youre not sort of attitude. Demri was sweet and helpful and fun. He only ever made one reference to the fact though, and that was after she was gone. What a joyful presence she must have been, all the while carrying and apparently, practising some horrible habits. It happens a lot to drug addicts. 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. Demris Mom Kathleen Austin and Demris 2 dearest friends Cody, Mara and Fabiola 2010. I was jealous of the model dip**** and I hated her. 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.. I remember the first time I heard AIC I was living close to the beach and just started smoking weed and I surfed every day. Just one of many reasons I want to be cremated so Im not out in a cemetery forgotten about like by some prick like that! That would mean everything to me. I am just curious if this is something Demris mom had to face with her kids, especially since some did get caught in addictions. On the slim chance you ever read this, just know that even in 2017 there are people who still cherish the GOOD memories of that time, way back in the day when grunge was still in its innocenceto this day I get chills listening to AiC, Soundgarden, Mother Love Bone. I needed to get back to work and Id drive them crazy getting up every couple hours and putting my ears to their mouth to make sure they were breathing. Bless you. I listen to Chloe Dancer and think of how I want my life to be as beautiful as that song. Ive also met some true asshole addicts but they were usually born that way. Demri Parrott died in 1996 at the age of 27 and it also contributed to the death of her former boyfriend, Layne Staley The American model and actress had issues of drug abuse, was homeless at the time, and it is also alleged that she may have introduced Layne to drugs Think about it like this who could write a book about you? Hope the families will at some point be more forthcoming as well. 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. In 1996, Staleys life was turned upside down when his former fiance, Demri Lara Parrott, died of a drug overdose and when she passed, so did a bit of Staley. Parents: Kathleen Austin (mother) Dennis Wayne Dougherty (father), Stephen John Parrot (stepfather) I know this is an old post but why did you put Demris name in quotes? After that, I dont think he wanted to go on.. She also had a very unique style, and was very popular. Nationality: American Barbara, Hi ~ 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! Random. 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. -Jesse, I came across this website a few days ago, and I have to admit that this is wonderful.thank you so much Barbara Darin and Mom Kathleen for sharing her memories with us! It is such a sad situation. Mrs. Austin, you tell of how Demri suffered, how she had gifts, it was her calling in life to teach and not to learn and to give unconditional love to all, yet you put her grandmother and the headstone that she made for Demri, down. The singers life was full of trauma, and drugs, at first, offered him an escape from his pain. Dating history: Layne Staley (1988 1994) 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. Having the time of their lives, without drugs, and living things up with harmony, peace, and love. JAMES BURDYSHAW Demri had started lookin kinda ragged for a young person. Are they highor notmatters none That's her storylive yours. 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. 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. Parrott had died in October 1996. Its nice to see this page and realize how much she was loved. By 1998, Staley already seemed on last legs. I went to the video and checked and I dont think its Demri because: 1. Rest in Peace our sweet angels. I didnt get a album to hang on my wall which would have shown something for all the hard work. *, I will pray for you and your family, God bless you Susan. I love you still, sweetheart, and Im so sorry. He told me that the first time he did it, he was exhausted and feeling like shit. But hes right here with us now on the fire place! And then shortly after that, their whole sound changed cause they got introduced to the scene and Susan Silver. I really appreciate this site. Barbara D. I wish they were still hear every time I listen to him sing I cry its so sad Ive been fighting my addictions for 20 years its a daily struggle but the music keeps me alive for now I pray there together energy doesnt die the spirit is forever. I was there through the 4 year battle and was in the hospital room when my mom had to make the painful dedication to end life support. 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. Maybe some of Dems other friends can help you to confirm if that is really her but I say 100% NO.. but you should ask Fab what she thinks or Darin Lamb. He knew that I liked her, and I think she would sometimes use me But I hope that you will. Not just a story about Layne and Demri. The opposite occurred, she cut off contact with Layne save for minor interactions, she hustled to get money for smack. I hope your doing better. I hope that you get to write your own edition of a book about Demri and Layne. Christy the drug dealer lived behind the QFC and so did Paris. Alice in Chains was opening for Van Halen on tour in 1991 when Staley, prompted by Parrott,. That was a long time ago now but I still remember it like yesterday. To pay for such risks with ones life is just awful and seems unfair. However they clearly adored each other and this is why they remain such a large part of each others legacy. or Tracy Johnson.. all of them can be found on my Facebook friends list. This blog says everything I wanted to say! Shes perfect in every way. I was probably 18 and super-shy and I Not heroin, but pills and marijuana. Yet, MM continued on til the day she died. I have some copies of her poetry. Demri Lara Murphy was born on February 22, 1969, in Bremerton, Kitsap County in Washington, United States. He was like Laynes pimp, only he couldnt get Layne to work. Layne and Demri met at a party back in 1988 and it was love at first sight. Just thinking about it. I do get it a little but its silly. Thank u to everyone who takes the time to read this ! Merry Christmas to you. So thanks for always showing us the best of Demri! It is heartbreaking and doesnt seem fair. that doesnt makes us bad people! Now to think theres Demri fan sites and Facebook groups!? He was also reported to be put under suicide watch. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. So I get it and I consider myself to be a very strong willed woman. Cover for 'Alice and Chains: The Untold Story,' by David de Sola. A good portion of the stories accessible on the internet seem to take place around the release of Facelift, gathering info about the later years in much harder. 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. Their legacy should be used in the context of learning. I was anonymous when I knew Layne and there were lots of reasons for that. 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. I didnt even know it was even possible to be that naturally beautiful. Did she have a license? She had been using off and on for a few months. She said something to me, I said something back, and that was it. Those guys literally made magic and Im so grateful to even have existed when they all did. 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. Layne tried it, loved it. She was interested in philosophy and poetry, loved to collect vintage clothes, make decoupage, and play in front of the camera. There are people who say this cured their cancer. Blessings from Iceland. they're narcissists what fuck over and throw away everything good they have in their lives.. feel sorry for fuckers struggling to survive in the third world instead of overprivileged fucks who destroy themselves on drugs cos they're so obsessed with themselves and their inadequacies.. self-fulfilling prophecies.. gross.. when you really think about it. Hes a different person on coke. But then I was never much more than a witness. It was missing something. As a loved one, you have to be alert. Barbara, you are so good to remember your friends. He had me come and look at it to see and meet the landlord. Most of us refused to turn someone on for the first time. If thats true then her story is skewed and should be viewed as such (thats a word of caution to the next intrepid armchair detective who gets this far) Its funny how the internet makes it possible for anyone with curiosity and an active imagination to dig up these stories and become fascinated with the lives of people theyve never met who have passed away. 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. She was then determined to help her then-boyfriend, Layne to get clean but she couldnt. She will forever be loved and missed. Everything has already been said here, but I want to thank you personally. Personally, I have no idea exactly what happened, but I got a lot of stories. She was tiny, dark-featured, with long dark hair and dark eyes.Demri attended at a high school in Arlington, Washington, and dropped at her Junior year (Grade 11) when she was 16. Died: October 29, 1996 Hair: Brown Eyes: green Height: 5'0" (152cm) Demri was passionate about many things and excelled in art and theatre. I hope you read this, it could really help you. But, success is no good, if theyre not here. She was made weaker by the fact that shed contracted heart problems from the use of dirty and used cotton when she used heroin. So . Especially if youre their parents, siblings or children. I will forever cherish our short time together. He was a coke dealer. "It was only five or six shows, and by the end of the last one, it was cops, ambulances, and, 'Get on the plane! I believe. 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 was dressed as a monster that night and no one recognized him. Sure, that might work for a short while but ultimately addicts need more incentives in their life then how someone else feels and those two things shame and guilt can also completly back fire on family members who always seem to try this route too and it will just cause their addict to go deeper and farther into their addiction and they may begin to isolate themselves emotionally and physically away from the people who made them feel that way because they dont wanna let them down anymore or let them see the disgusting mess they know theyve become.. so theyll just remove themselves from their lives instead.. breaking everyones hearts including their own. We were all rocking the grunge uniform in those early days. By the end, she was living with an older man who bizarrely drove her around unconscious for several hours before getting help. Beautiful, dedication, Demri, Demri Parrot, Picture, Pictures, Rest in Peace. 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. That all makes total sense. Does that not spread to ones own family? The facts, and I will allow myself to speak of them as facts, as I have 100% trust in Barbaras descriptions and tellings, are staggering. They were both so beautiful in their own weird way. Barbara might be able to offer more insight, but I definitely get the vibe that Layne wanted to eventually get clean and have a family at some point in his future. That doesnt mean nobody cares that simply means people have priorities. In no way did I mean to upset anyone on this site. e_wink.gif I was only then getting to know Layne and I liked him a lot. On the other, Staley's affair with heroin got serious fast. We grew up together and we lost her 9 months after Demri. His body was found partially decomposed after his manager, Silver received a phone call from his accountant who was worried that there was no withdrawal from his account for about 2 weeks. It seems that Demri and Layne took pleasure in hurting one another until it got to be too much. Barbara thanks for putting your heart into this and also for educating people about drugs. Aalsteinn, Hi Xana! Then Jack shared the photos of Demri and Rosheen which made my YEAR! Sometimes, we forget that they are people too. Actually I was bothered by it though. Which is correct?? That means 13 times she was clean. I also want to be straight up about why Demri, Layne, Rosheen and Mike are gone now theyre stories should never be romanticized. But she went one way for love, he another. I went to the ER and had ct and mri and found out i had endocarditis. I love it! Although Demri passed anyway, her mother remembers her fondly and without regret or anger. XANA LA FUENTE Innocent yet provocative. Thats how Andrew described Demri when he first saw her. I invested a lot of money on treatments. Please I beg of you. Shitty logic. It usually has nothing to do with how much they love YOU. When Demri passed, Layne really took that hard. I respect that. Thats an actress and that picture is a screen cap from the video Sea of Sorrow. Demri Lara Parrott, 27, of Bremerton died Oct. 29, 1996, at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland. Demri would be proud of you I dont know who wrote it but if it was Kathleen I would guess that she could not mention everyone and I bet a lot of important people were not mentionedbecause only Demri really knew who mattered the most to her just like you only know who is really important to you. It didnt matter if I was exhausted. What does that tell you? I think about 95% of it had to do with shame over what he had become. They have many members,some who knew Layne personally,and they are always being updated with member participation. are you Barbara, sure that your friend Rosheen died in 1997? I think Jerry really was sincere, too, at least back then. 1 person I know said he came by their house in Seattle and wanted them to come to his car to see if this girl O.D.d. Despite never getting too involved, she is still my alpha and omega, my joy and sorrow, my beginning and my end. Date of birth: February 22, 1969 Demris story haunted me when I first learned of it a few years ago. Surgeries on her. If memory serves, her mother was a counselor while Demri was alive. I even wrote a blog on that hat for Christ sake, http://grungestorytellers.xanaland.com/2013/03/the-hat-with-purple-aura.html. I have wanted the book for years, but could not see me spending $200+ for a paperback book. Any of the songs Layne wrote about his relationship with his former fiance, Demri Parrott. His family, bandmates, and manager, Susan Silver reached out to help him but couldnt. 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. Did Layne Staley write a song about Demri Parrott? I do not believe and I do not disbelieve. 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. Barbara, People call to make sure they are listed in the Thank Yous on an album. She was interested in philosophy and poetry, and loved to collect vintage clothes, make decoupage, write poetry and play in front of the camera. Im sorry, Layne. He loved Layne more than anything, I think even more than Courtney sometimes (Courtney as you all know was Jerrys on off gf.) Anyways, just some comments from me, a no one, to leave for anyone to read, so close to the Christmas holiday. watch?v=dBZm-_6Qa3k The Blue Moon was kind of notorious, at least when I was a teenager, as the place to go buy drugs. Theres a youtuber named Kristina who has a channel called FullyRawKristina who makes videos about raw veganism, even though a lot of her videos are receipe videos which may be high in fat and should not be eaten too often of they have a lot of fat, but her videos are a place to start. 17 talking about this. Layne loved Clean Demri it gave him hope. Can't feel sorry for people who have made mistakes because there are people in 3rd world counties who have it worse. It took Layne Staley, Alice in Chains' lead singer, a while longer to kill himself with a speedball. Her death is considered to have pushed Layne over the final edge, as he then became a recluse in his own condominium. Staley's body was discovered on April 19, 2002. I am here to support if I can but a simple chat is as far as Ill go. Thank you for sharing. I used to live off Denny with Rosheen and Demri stayed with us alot so it was very easy for me to picture the scene when you found your poor sister. Not knowing how dangerous heroin was, getting into it and then just not being able to get out not realizing when getting into it that it is something that someone cant get out of, seems just heartbreaking. The Sony people were trying to use me as eyes and ears to report backis he doin drugs? Was she brought to this career choice based on struggles in her own life? And I used to live my life just like layne and demri. derek died in a car accident. I made it, but my wife sadly did not. I just dont know what happened after 98 99. His style was like no other. Is it possible to be Demri on the left? 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