I am glad Rosheen knew how much she mattered, because that is what really counts anyway. Hey there! Demri counted on Layne & others to help, & they did. No one had a bad thing to say about her and honestly believe shes in that extreme minority of human beings that are inherently and intrinsically GOOD people. 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. Do you know if you have the first version or the second? 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. Hed had a close call and he didnt think that hed be able to stay clean on the road with that lifestyle. They went down to QFC and he asked her to wait in the car while he ran into the store to buy a few things. It happens a lot to drug addicts. Youve lived through so much loss and heartache, and youre still there for the real fans, speaking the truth. Typos. play a tattletale game. I also thing its amazing how they found such amazing friends along the way who stuck with them during the hardest times! By blaming Jerry and the rest of Laynes friends I also have to blame myself for moving so far away and losing touch. JAMES BURDYSHAW Demri had started lookin kinda ragged for a young person. She seemed to have style that was individual in fashion and photography. She was very sure of herself and this was apparently the cause of some of her problems with Layne. He lived through it, but they were kicked out of the apartment. That was the last public performance that Staley ever did. We were buddies and got closer when he was engaged to Miranda because he really wanted to do right by her. Friends comment that after Demri died, Layne was put on suicide watch for 24 hours. Rest in Peace my sweet friends. 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. . It is so scary and so serious. but I wanted to make a note on the message posted by D but written by koa know that runs online for about 8 years I know for sure because we put the message in alternativegrunge forum in Italy .. She had her friends, and Layne, who made sure someone was always there to look after her. 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. I miss you, Demri. He found her like that, turned on the heating, drove home and did his laundry, leaving her in the car. But as a fan who collects all kinds of memorabilia, it is nice to have. My deepest sympathy to her family and you the friends. I was jealous of the model dip**** and I hated her. He was always fighting someone elses battle when he thought he had his beat. Lanegan was really sick for a while and Layne was like a Florence Nightingale. 42 pictures of Demri Parrott. 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. Nice whataboutism. She was the biological daughter of Kathleen Ann ne Austin and Dennis Wayne Dougherty, but at the time of her birth, her 18-year-old mother had been married to Stephen John Parrott, aged 21, for 21 days. Despite never getting too involved, she is still my alpha and omega, my joy and sorrow, my beginning and my end. She said take her to Capital Hill to Rehab so he thought he was (per what he told me). Demri was well known and had numerous friends that she touched with her charismatic and enchanting personality. Rare pictures show her to be tiny, soft-featured and pretty, with long brown hair and hazel-green eyes. Previous Next. She was apparently very chatty, witty and loud. Not sure about the legs. And thank you for your website. It was kept by a friend over the years, who had it in a box and it was in perfect condition. Laynes music has always spoke to me and I know a lot of it has to deal with how brutally honest he always was with his struggles. I haven't seen her in years, but I had a thing for her since the moment I laid my eyes on her and I can't get her out of my head to this day. I just wish that they both had survived, Layne marrying her, but it seems that she didnt want to get married. She was adopted by her stepfather Stephen John Parrott. Most and foremost many people are dying everyday like me and I am talking about how I just found out I am dying and they are such an jerk to come behind me and talk about how they got so much living to do!! I think she, Nancy, and Mike Starrs mom have been through hell. SomeoneI dont want to say whobrought him some heroin because they couldnt find any coke. She was the biological daughter of Kathleen Ann ne Austin and Dennis Wayne Dougherty, but at the time of her birth, her 18-year-old mother had been married to Stephen John Parrott, aged 21, for 21 days. There was nothing about her that was so special that it would have stood out all on its own. How you doing Jacqueline? 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. 04/05/93|04/05/02 I started writing this journal online because writing about losing you all has helped to heal my broken heart when nothing else did. Chris Cornells recent death triggered something in me and Ive spent days reading through this site among others. ago These are the last photos of Demri taken 8 weeks before her death. Im just happy more people came out and started to share pictures of her. Especially a timeless celebrity like Layne Staley who left behind such a powerful legacy of music that continues to be important to so many people. I dont think you do not know the dimension of your work. He thought because he wasnt living there he shouldnt have to. I often checked on my kids breathing when they were newborns. Miss Layne so much. Also there is a pretty controversial youtuber whos channel is Freelee the Banana Girl, and she does cuss a lot lol, but her videos can definitely help. She was having a harder time this time and told him to take her to Capital Hills to get drugs he said, No! Hes got this Im Jerry Cantrell and youre not sort of attitude. I dont think that her and Layne had a healthy relationship and I dont think it should be idealised. But also open dialogue about drugs and continued thinking of the young that this could never happen to them. And there used to be a girl in my life who reminds me of Demri a lot. Shes a vegan and follows raw till four which is like raw veganism but includes a cooked vegan meal at dinner time. Sorry I really wasnt trying to make this about me just stating that the daily struggle is so hard and it always helps to have those who have been there talk you through it. How did her kids get so involved with drugs and addiction? 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.. 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. But Demri did start using drugs again, and instead of asking her to leave, because then she would really be in trouble, Layne took a hike. Until America recognizes the addict is sick have compassion try to help not enable stand up to the Government to look at Portugal & the actions they took it worked sadly it is scary how the future looks. In October 1996, Staley was deeply shocked by the death of Demri Parrott, the vocalist's long-time girlfriend and fellow drug addict. She was loved by many, but always on the run, Layne got her and him a house, but shed stay only a few nights, never moving in. I will pray for you I know it has to be really tough. Suffice to say that she got the wrong ideas about some things, Layne was hurt by her assumptions and they parted ways for a while. You need to get well. Anyways, just some comments from me, a no one, to leave for anyone to read, so close to the Christmas holiday. *Please watch her video called What the Cancer Industry doesnt want YOU to know and her video called Terminal Brain Cancer Cured On Raw Food. See at 2:32 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot0g2SWqnK8 there are two girls. It is possible. To give Layne and Demri a fair and honest recording of their life stories. Once again, I am sorry you have lost so many people that you loved. It sucks that NOBODY commented other than the one person but most people are so busy they dont even know its Oct 29th. I had nothing left of them myself so it was like a true gift and to find pictures of my loved ones online. Such a sad story. Grief takes time. The saddest thing about Demris family is that there were 4 children and now there is only 1 left. I also like to believe that there is an afterlife where we get to see our loved ones who have passed before us and we get to watch and protect the ones who are still here on earth. If memory serves, her mother was a counselor while Demri was alive. Just thinking about it. Its people like demri and Layne who would really make you think life was worth living. I feel a very strange connection to him, like I can almost remember bits and pieces of his life through my own eyes. My mother overdosed and died 2 years before Layne. Because it does and these beautiful people have created this place for dialogue. 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. . Nope I wanna be up in a loved ones home on the fireplace mantel by the TV.some people really just dont care! Lol. Their children. He walks around flipping his hair and trying to hump everything he thinks might have a vagina. 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. 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). He started doing this whole big martyred thing in the press Im standing by Layne, even though its making me sufferrrrrrr! but in private he was slipping the knife in. Layne not accepting this, but hes starting to feel the pain also. Demri Parrott passed away in October of 1996, one of the worst things to ever happen to Layne Staley. Need to search harder for the better ones. To be honest.. Ive never read Demris obituary but wed have to ask the person who wrote it why Rosheen was not mentioned.. maybe they did not want to confuse people? Later, as he got deeper into heroin, he almost seemed stooped over and maybe a little bow legged in AICs last concerts in 96. Great to see you on here. Thank you Kat, I try to be friendly and just treat everyone like I would expect to be treated so its always nice to hear. Soon I heard he had passed on. Although she is not here in body, I can guarantee she is here in spirit, watching everyone and is beside her mother. Demri was okay with paying half, but not all. When I spoke to Layne I was pissed off and crying, and told him what was going on at the house, but he pretty much already knew. Take care and Thanks so very much again for keeping this site up and running. It took me a long time to figure out what to write here, but I felt compelled to say something. LoveRats 11:31 PM 11-24-2010 Demri Parrott was former ex-girlfriend of singer Layne Staley from Alice in Chains. She did what she wanted to do, and the friends she left behind are crying at her memory. Drugs are not fun, and will never try again. Life is one thing after another, with drugs more so. She was a very interesting character and Im sad that she went down the dark path she did. Demri Parrott was born on 22 February 1969 in Bremerton, Washington, USA. Scared of what? It is not easy because our brain chemistry is so damaged its hard to live life again with out it. His style was like no other. How does one know which ones will get stuck there and get in the grips of addiction? Nice she was, but not very independent. I will speak for us all in saying we hope you read this and change your minds. Demri did NOT get Layne into heroin. This website is simply amazing, a treasure trove of information for those wanting to go under the surface. Id cook up some favorite foods like my scampi tacos, phad Thai, smoked chix green chili enchiladas, and Layne loved his pot roast meal and Demri Fettuccine. He became sort of ashamed and let it go longer than he should have. He directed me to your site which is beautiful. Why do you think it is so hard to stop? If a kittens in your bed clawing you, its a kitten, you know? We grew up together and we lost her 9 months after Demri. Layne and Demri always thought I could help people get clean for some reason when I never did and Mike thought I could help by getting him on the show Intervention. You are so missed. The opposite was true for so many other women in a similar position/relationship in Seattle at that time. If your brain and body like it your brain and your body will talk you into trying it again.. and again and before you know itand pretty soon you cant stop itand even if your brain and your body agree with your heartdrug addiction is cunning. By the way she didnt like her name shorted she loved the unique name of Demri. Chris Cornell talks about mikes shirt etc. The best thing you can do is dont freaking try it. It was even sadder when we found out Mike Starr was the last to see him and saw that he was in troublebut Layne wouldnt let Mike call 911now hes dead, too. Mothers Love. Jul 10, 2014 - Layne with fans New Years Eve 1999, reportedly last public photo in circulation. When Layne would relapse or even admit to weakness in the last few years that I knew them Jerry would get very patronizing and very smug. After her passing, Layne looked after him. He is at rehab all drugs are drugs so I think he was right, besides why not. She had this really cool, big Roman nose. at this time of year. Demri had the help of her family and Layne, not something to ignore. Probably every home in America has it, so it would be easy to squire. She had an amazing confidence which shines through in her modelling pictures and her pieces of writing. Also I do know Rachel was trying to be there for Layne after Demri died and he did let her but he said not romantically. She kind of reminded me of Brooke Shields in the movie Pretty Baby. So that would be nice. Who would your Mom or Dad or best friend mention in your Obit? I often think what could have been if he just got clean, what kind of music hed be writing? God Bless your sobriety! HML from what I understand, Layne spent a lot of time in the slumped forward position while he was nodding when heroin users experience their rush and then get sleepy they sortof nod off and then wake up and then nod again He used for so long and slumped forward a long time and that affected his posture and height. 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! Mad Season released only one album, Above, in March 1995. As for the book both Mike and Layne told me they wanted to sue her because it was full of lies. RIP Demri, Layne, Rosheen and Mike. For instance, I would never trade my mother for anything in the world and she would give her last breath for me. Having the time of their lives, without drugs, and living things up with harmony, peace, and love. Your writing gripped me immediately once you mentioned how magnetic some people could appear to us. Like I said, Ill pray for you and hopefully god will lift you up. Please if you ever get a chance, write that book. Addiction is no joke, I go to med school so I spend a lot of time in the hospital and its just awful what being addicted to something does to people. This is in response to what Liz said about Layne and Kurt, were they good friends? Seattle police reportedly found Staley on his couch, weighing 86 pounds. There are a lot more posts to see just click around. I first heard nutshell about a year ago and had to find the source of that sound.It was here that I found AIC + the voice of Layne. Demri Parrott had an encounter with Katina Bonita Evangeline (1991). End of june..i start getting sick again. I have the second version and it was at the bookstore and we got it for like $20 or so. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. I recently watched the Andrew Wood documentary and your words had me in floods of tears. Demri has haunted me on a regular almost daily basis since I first learned about her story. Demri Lara Parrott(February 22, 1969 - October 29, 1996) was best known for Demri Parrott her relationship with Layne Staley, the singer of rock band Alice in Chains. Stop this. Just because we cant see something/someone, doesnt mean theyre not there. I started to dislike him then. She died that night with her mother and aunt by her side. Every now and then Ill go through a phase where I read as much as I can about her, it never really feels like I know enough. 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. Demri lost that place in Feb. Because she could no longer afford the rent on her own. We need to find a way to unite and help our sons, daughters, friends, lovers, entertainers. Also, you mentioned the pain she was in, & how her mother, Kathleen tried so much to help. What a wonderful site and tribute to Layne and Demri. But, if you do, you could save a life. It is heartbreaking and doesnt seem fair. Demri and Rosheen loved each other very much and I loved them both. She moved around to different high schools in the 1980s. Once he moved to that place, I didnt talk to him. Though he did pay for her drug treatment. She wasnt making a lot of money back then, but she did manage to get a lot of his. I couldnt afford all the hospital bills, but somehow, or someone, helped Demri. Who was more self conscience than Layne esp. Im very thankful for my daughter because for the first time I had to clean up and start to deal with things. Why? I am an addict and have been for years. She couldve been so much more, its a shame. I wish they had suboxone and subutex available then instead of methadone clinics, I think it wouldve been easier on them. Their legacy should be used in the context of learning. Thanx though cool video.. they were all such dorks when it came to interviews. 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! R.I.P. I remember Johnny being the same way. According to David de Solas book Alice in Chains: The Untold Story, it was love at first sight. On drugs and needing the klonapin I am sure she didnt discourage his feelings but more so she didnt want to hurt his feelings. Tell them you love them every chance you get! Please write that story, for a book. 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. One Day Ay A Time. Why dont you read my other posts? Drugs was his escape to find what he was longing forlove. Layne tried it, loved it. Believe me they love you!! there is something so special about her. And Layne tried it, and he said that was the first time he really thanked God. Unique-Significance9 1 min. The Print Shop is open! Haha! Do you know that the book about Mike Starr on Amazon is like $100 bucks? Yeah were gay, wanna join us? LOL! For life. After she died, in 96, it seemed like Layne went into a darker place. She was human. Did you make it through? I bring it up also because I know her family would prefer it be used that way. 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. To Barbara or Darin do either of you know if Demri was capable of having another surgery or not? Trying to make this world we live in better for everyone. But I wound up in Seattle , playing led guitar in the lare eighties and early nineties. Thats all I wanted to say. He moved to the U District, to a condo right above this tavern called the Blue Moon. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. She was also seeing this new guy that her family hadnt met. Oh lord, the jokes ;D They would go out together and a lot of people thought they were gay. 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. In 2017, 81,000 Americans tried heroin for the first time. I try to not let bad things that happen to me in life to drive me to get high. Im not saying they were gay, lol! It usually has nothing to do with how much they love YOU. Hang in there sister it gets easier and it gets better. She would have made it clear when she was in a better place to do so, not while one is kicking. 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. A little history for those who do not already know.. Demri Lara Parrott was engaged to Layne Staley of Alice in Chains which was a very well known rock band in the 1990's but there is so much more to Demri.. she was an artist herself, a model and . She was just honestly sweet and kind to literally everyone around her. Michael was a really tall big guy. The song say hello to heaven. So . Was she running scared? Then Demri starts to get sick, and shes in the hospital many times, her heart, her lungs. 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). I know he was taking care of Layne and buying groceries and making sure he was eating and cared for. I would stay with Layne and Demri sometimes, and I had laid on their floor kicking for a couple of days. She was staying with Tom the coke dealer because he had klonapin so she wouldnt have seizures. Demri would be proud of you A lot of people think he was shitty because he would prop Layne up on a microphone stand if he had to and do the show, even if Layne was totally wrecked. 3 years ago | 67 notes #demri parrott #demri lara parrott #demri #layne staley #alice in chains #seattle grunge #seattle grunge scene #demri forever "Demri could communicate and socialize beyond her years. 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? I would love to see them all again, Thank you Niki! Demri was passionate about many things and excelled in art and theater. If I can explain it, in words, in detail then a sober person MIGHT understand. Covers. I didnt go to shows and I was ecpected to. 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. They were both so beautiful in their own weird way. The comments above and below have provided a welcome clarity on the Demri/Layne situation after MUCH reading for the last few days. Those things would be great, I just wanted to be there when others werent so they had a safety net at all times. They both died alone, I know Demris mother and Aunt were with her, but in truth, everyone dies alone. It will take a different catalyst for every addict to finally take that leap off the cliff and get helpsome will need to be love bombed, some will need tough love jail is not the answer but ALL will need the help of people who understand them and wont judge them and a very strong and loving support system, also time away from their old friends, sometimes family and the places theyve used in is crucial and they all need to want it at least enough to try it one day and then hopefully one more day and they will need to learn new tools to cope with their new reality and how to live their new life clean without the old faithful emotional and physical buffer of opiates.
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