If you want to sign up to get notified of our website updates.. please enter your email address into the form at the bottom of the right hand sidebar. You are so missed. 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. How did her kids get so involved with drugs and addiction? I am here to support if I can but a simple chat is as far as Ill go. At 26 she was wearing a pacemaker. Hopefully, this still reaches you today. Its all in your head how this life is and if you can find away to stay positive then everything wont look so dark. May God Bless you. They refered to her separately as a groupie who lied and tried to have sex with them and they said NO so she slandered them. Id love to know more about her in her younger years before she went out with Layne. In October of 1996, his fianc Demri Parrott, died as a result of bacterial endocarditis, as she was also a heroin addict. Ya I mess up and say it (we had nicknames) but also it was to motivate her to add a little fuel under her butt and remember she had a purpose for being here. Jerry did love Layne but there are definitely 2 Jerrys. I gotta say, if demri had lived, layne would be here to, No doubts, if she had gotten clean, there would have been hope, and this world would be a better place. Marital Status: Single She had three younger half-brothers from her mother's side, Devin Remme, and Derek and David Murphy; and a younger half sister from her biological father's side, Christa Dougherty. Most of us refused to turn someone on for the first time. Youve lived through so much loss and heartache, and youre still there for the real fans, speaking the truth. Demri Parrott was buried at the Miller-Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USA. Seems like it takes much courage and heart to do so. What happened with that book, he had a really good chronological order of things. She was unconscious for two and a half hours before she finally got to hospital. Her smile, always sincere, always beautiful show who she was and how she was. 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. Not really a big deal But if it was Amber Feranno who said someone else made that hat, I am really confused, I talk to her often enough and she knows I designed and made ALL of Andys hats and clothing. You lose the internet Susan bc you obviously dont give a shit about other people that have to concentrate on sobriety every day, work a full time job, pay bills, take care of kids, etc. What a hard an painful situation. Although she is not here in body, I can guarantee she is here in spirit, watching everyone and is beside her mother. They were eventually engaged to be married. I was neglecting EVERYONE even my daughter when sick and when High I just wasnt worried about it. See at 2:32 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot0g2SWqnK8 there are two girls. 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.. She knew him off the drugs and on and had been there from the start. Thats an actress and that picture is a screen cap from the video Sea of Sorrow. Layne did mention that he was affected by Kurts death. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. 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. But, most fans are there while youre on top. Learn More{{/message}}, {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. R.I.P. From the time I bought Facelift (14 then), until Laynes deathand to the present. http://grungestorytellers.xanaland.com/2013/02/happy-birthday-demri-crew-guy-recalls.html. i was born after demris passing but reading about her and seeing her photos is truly enchanting. Every addict Ive read about has said the same thing. As mean and selfish as it may sound for an addict to abandon their loved ones THATS exactly what I am talking about! Youre a wonderful woman. 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.. Start a new life and meet new friends otherwise its always a phone call away and for addicts its just to easy to make that call. Hey would call her to be around him and of course she would eventually relaps and hed kick her to the curb. Because that is not my story it is theirs.. even if I was a part of their story and they a part of mine. But of course I would hate to spread any lies or speculation; if youre a friend or relative that somehow comes across this and would like anything removed please let me know. I have not read any of the books written about the era or the books written about my friends Mike and Layne. Also you dont party on heroin you longing about, nodding out, maybe drooling on yourself, and falling asleep in the middle of a sentence. I was devastated when I found out that I missed it. But I wound up in Seattle , playing led guitar in the lare eighties and early nineties. Demri Parrott. Anything you have to say would be gratefully appreciated. I remember Johnny being the same way. Or did others drive her to where she needed to go? If I had been in that same situation, my own mother, who I love dearly, would not have been so loving. And I used to live my life just like layne and demri. This site has been around. So anyways, yesterday I ran into so-and-so and blah blah blah. The singers life was full of trauma, and drugs, at first, offered him an escape from his pain. Omg, those TIGHTS! Anway hope you continue to find this website informative and fun to visit. 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. We will met them (again) and all together we will party and laught up avobe someday. Her memorial service took place on November 2 at Neighborhood Christian Center, and donations were made to Harborview Adult Medicine Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation, Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. They were engaged in 1992 but later separated in 1994. sonuta bouna dememi love hate love'de " live for you but 'm not alive" diye. by me and everyone who truly loved her. It tries to steal your life and the sparkle or energy that flows within us all. I cannot imagine how you feel I have so much empathy for you. I know he was taking care of Layne and buying groceries and making sure he was eating and cared for. *sigh*. This is the kind of ridiculous talk he put up with from people who claimed to like him. :)), Thanks for this site and sharing so much about your friends. On one hand, the two bands got up to some hilarious business pranking each other. After she died, in 96, it seemed like Layne went into a darker place. It didnt matter if I was exhausted. 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. It could be her though because she would definitely go to that show and she did have long hair like that (although her hair was more wavy I think) and there were a lot of people coming up to her and talking which would mesh with how popular she was. An indicator of that drop in regard for himself was when, in 1998, he contracted gangrene as a result of his lifestyle. 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. I thought here may be a good place. 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. An autopsy revealed that the singer and multi-award winner that his weight declined to 80 pounds. Yes, I like both men and women. From what Ive read, she was disliked by many people in Laynes life (and vice versa) because they viewed her as a bad influence, and she knew this. She was born Feb. 22, 1969, in Bremerton. I could not have put it better.Recovering addict myself. Thank You! Doesnt mean I want them in my life. What do I have to do? But not in a slutty way. You are brave and strong and you do all Demris fans a favor telling us about her and running this site. There is no magic cure.. but writing, journaling and even just talking about the ones you lots does help or at least it helped me. BECAUSE YOU ARE SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED!! And actually now seeing how long this thread is and the content I am not interested it at all. Much love to you, from W. Seattle xoxo. (Im sure this is an exaggeration but you get the idea.) He hardly ever saw Jerry anymore, but Mike Inez was still kind of close with him. Kathleen was hurt by that and would say, "My daughter's life wasn't a waste". I am aware however that when your in heroin there is no thinking positive when your adducted to it because your brain is drained of the hormone that makes you happy. . Please I beg of you. He directed me to your site which is beautiful. I was in a situation to where EVERYTIME I would get high I would be happy to know I would be quitting after this last time only to fall asleep and wake up and be in a totally different mind frame of freaking out with anxiety and trying desperately to get more. I know this because Layne called me to make sure I was checking on her so I was around a lot. Sean Kinney, Layne Staley, Mike Starr and Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains during an In-Store record promotion in Los Angeles in September 1990. I hope your doing better. It was believed that Parrotts death was the beginning of the singers end. It is not worth your life and the heartbreak of your family just to see what its like. People around the world come here to share informations and curiosities and read stories about people you love so much. He seemed to think that because he never shot heroin he was better than Layne. Layne was around more drugs due to his lifestyle. Laura. 1). Oct 29th is a day a lot of us who knew and loved Demri will never forget. Ive read several places where it said he had braces on his legs to help him walk, but I think that is not true. I know Demri got endocarditis as a result of heroin use, and all of the trouble that caused her. Its quite ridiculous. Dont forget me though and please continue to be my angel; I know theres enough of you to go around for everyone. 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??? I also thing its amazing how they found such amazing friends along the way who stuck with them during the hardest times! Im lucky to have 2 beautiful little girls that keep my life full. I see so many other say this, I feel the same way. Can you send me the link and the time in the video where you see her? Not sure about the legs. My heart goes out to Demris mother and family, same with Laynes. They were very discreet about it. The report further exposed that Parrot did not use it until the Alice in Chains singer became a part of her life. Hey everyone, im a long time lurker but never have posted not sure why. It will ruin your life. Layne loved what they had done, he thought Jerry did it on purpose. So thanks for always showing us the best of Demri! She had this really cool, big Roman nose. It is not that great. Staley couldnt bring himself to join Cantrell on stage after being asked, and a photo taken of him backstage is the last image of the singer before his death. -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! Anyways, I would love to hear an update from you, as to how youre doing, and hopefully feeling better. I started writing this journal online because writing about losing you all has helped to heal my broken heart when nothing else did. Staley's accountants contacted his former manager, Susan Silver, and informed her that no money had been withdrawn from the singer's bank account in two weeks. I was into the grunge scene since my brother first brought home a copy of Nirvana Nevermind in 1991. I have been to many drug places. 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. 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! Ok, thank you Liz! The former model had 3 younger brothers, Devin C. Remme, Derek J.P. Murphy, and David J.M. I dont think a lot of people understand how much damage it does. 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. I think at that point Jerry got pissed and tired of waiting around and did his own music. Im so glad that Demris mother supported her no matter what. As a loved one, you have to be alert. I was probably 18 and super-shy and I That sound was amazing I was listening to Rotten Apple with the black lights on and it just took me to another place. Joseph Tinnelly- Controversy, Why He Left Hells Kitchen, Where Is He? Her cause of death was an acute intoxication and the combined effects of opiate, meprobamate and butalbital. I knew Andy before her, but I started getting a lot closer to Xana than I ever had with him. 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. I will forever cherish our short time together. I am not strong enough to deal with addicts bullshit anymore. I think he lived with Ian at the warehouse on I am an agnostic. Youve done a great job with this site, having your own life & kids, that I thank you. 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. A loving comment from Kathleen (Demris Mother) after she ran into Darin Lamb and found out about my website for the first time what a blessing. It means so much to me. Now you may say that he was just fed up with waiting for Layne to find solid ground once and for all, and I could totally understand that, but youd be missing the point. 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