Its not Angry Chair, its the revised addition, Get Born Again. RIP Demri and Layne. Much love to you, from W. Seattle xoxo. Haha! I just hope you are able to get well again and I hope whatever happens you are able to find peace with it. I dont know anything about him other than that he dumped her at the Emergency Room and disappeared. Demri Parrott - Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com Barbara you remember when you came into the room at the hospital and thought you were interrupting and we got Rachel to leave so you could have some private time with Demri and she thanked you saying she felt like she had vultures over her and could feel Rachel wanted her to die so she could have Layne. Yes, she introduced Layne to heroin, yes, they both got caught up in it, but she didnt want to stop, though Layne tried. Oh my she was so beautiful, so beautiful. She is proud of us the same way we are proud of her, and she loves us as we love her. She was apparently very chatty, witty and loud. I dont know why I chose here, maybe I need to vent or maybe I just want to share a little bit of the truth as I perceived it. Apparently she made friends with some of the elderly people and used to make them laugh. She was just a friend of my roommate. He was not her boyfriend he was older than her parents, but he was in love with her and thought the were going to get married. Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley and model Demri Parrott's relationship started as a fairytale but turned out a tragic love story that people can still remember. Demri Lara Parrott on Instagram: "Demri's obituary. If you have a WTF are you talking about? 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 think he lived with Ian at the warehouse on They were eventually engaged to be married. I get sick to my stomach when I read things about Demri that are her friends words but twisted around. Regardless, you have done great justice to remembering your friends. 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. Anyway, Im pleased to see others still commenting in these threads. She said she believes her daughter was there that night to be there with Layne as hes doing his transition.. Since it didnt kill them at their first try, which it does to many, they continued on with it. The blue hat was given to the EMP by me at Mike Starrs service there. Can you send me the link and the time in the video where you see her? Addicts not necessarily. Demri Lara Parrott - Tumblr I even wrote a blog on that hat for Christ sake, http://grungestorytellers.xanaland.com/2013/03/the-hat-with-purple-aura.html. I know none will be truly right until you and Darrin perhaps right one but for now could you guide me to what you feel is ok?? Anything you have to say would be gratefully appreciated. I respect that. Demri Lara Parrott (1969 - 1996) - Genealogy - geni family tree I honestly hope so but if not.. no judgment here just love and understanding. She was really frisky; she was all over everybody. She met musician Layne Staley of Alice in Chains at a store called Saturdays where she was working, in 1988. I KNOWI just wanna try it onceBELIEVE ME I am not stupid it doesnt usually end up working out like that. I know I will personally miss Demri as long as I live but today marks the day that Demri was taken from us ALL forever. Demri Parrott (demrilaraparrott) on Myspace Demri Parrott 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. She introduced him to heroin, though he probably was doing other drugs before her, such as coke. Anyways, I can imagine what Layne and his girl were going through when people you thought were your friends are either with you or against you and the others are there because your famous and providing whatever you need. I am glad Rosheen knew how much she mattered, because that is what really counts anyway. She just GLOWS!! Demri Parrott - Listal Maybe someday I will write that book but as of right now I do not have any concrete plans to do that.. and if I ever did write a book it would be about MY life not just theirs and then I would include stories that involved them but I could never write just a book about them.. to me that would be..weird, wrong possibly? His mother was quoted in Grunge is Dead as saying that he bought another condo in 94, but I dunno. He wanted a teddy bear that Demri had had with her in hospital. For those of you who don't know, Layne Staley, the singer of Alice in Chains, was in the long time relationship with Demri Lara Parrot who sadly died in 1996 from drug overdose. Ive read/heard about that name (Demri Parrot) since the late 90s but never really felt the urge to check out her bio until recently. It was just so shocking and upsetting. Dear Barbara, Demri never grew up. 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. The second one has just a part of the interview becouse it also has Primus and Tool too, but the image quality is better. I have always speculated that the girl he was referring to was her. I dont give a fuck if you fucking believe me or not, dude. Content on this page is contributed by editors who belong to our editorial community. Demri was sweet and helpful and fun. He thought this meant she would quit and they could finally get married after a 3 year engagement. watch?v=dBZm-_6Qa3k She was just honestly sweet and kind to literally everyone around her. I offered to go if it would help in any way (work was my drug) friends suck it up and help eachother. Thank you for this website and your time. Dear Barbara, thanks so so much for this post. He was dressed as a monster that night and no one recognized him. Dear Susan, Bless you. Prayers are with you at this Holiday time. However, I was very struck by the beautiful young woman with him in pictures. Demri Parrott (born Demri Lara Murphy on February - Demri Lara Parrott Im telling you: Demri was here last night. Demris mother, Kathleen Austin, heard this story from Starr after Laynes death and relayed the story to David de Sola (and it was corroborated by musician Jason Buttino). Unique-Significance9 1 min. But i get drug tests and go to counseling and outpatient classes. Its just talk. And things like that. EVER. Did you make it through? It is a horrible existence. However, their addictions caused damage to the relationship and they broke off their engagement. Every parent wants their child to grow up healthy and successful. I was a weird kid because I liked all different types of music that kids my age didnt like because it was considered uncool. Grief takes time. We were all rocking the grunge uniform in those early days. Id like to read it someday but finding a copy would be the hard part and there is no way Id pay that much to read a book by someone who just researched Mike. I was jealous of the model dip**** and I hated her. I hope that you come to this site again. But, I dont know of a court that would deny a parent power of attorney if they have a child on the brink of death. Kathleen, Im so sorry for your loss, I cant even imagine, but please know there are many of us who adore Layne & Demri. He had his cats and a nice place to live and his art and his hobbies. Laynes father could have been that positive influence, but he only helped drive Layne to an early grave. Despite never getting too involved, she is still my alpha and omega, my joy and sorrow, my beginning and my end. Have you read David de Solas book on Alice in Chains? So anyways, yesterday I ran into so-and-so and blah blah blah. I do get it a little but its silly. It is an extremely powerful demon drug that can steal your life and your inner strength faster then youll have control of. That doesnt mean nobody cares that simply means people have priorities. . Drugs can bring you to the highest heights. A month after I saw her on the bus, she was dead. Youth fueled by fame and wealth is even more deadly. And Marilyn had no family to help her, she was alone in all this. There are similar pics of Erin Everly & Axl Rose back in the day, to Layne & Demri. Im sure that hes sad, Im sure he feels it. Once he moved to that place, I didnt talk to him. I was neglecting EVERYONE even my daughter when sick and when High I just wasnt worried about it. Im determined to fight this demon, and be a better daughter, sister, aunt and friend to those who love me. It didnt matter if I was exhausted. 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. Haha. Ok, thank you Liz! No one would have had any idea who she was if not for Layne. Friends report that she was incredibly skinny and her face was sunken in during this time. 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. Drugs are not fun, and will never try again. Anniversary of Dem's passing & a note from her Mom If people wanted to not just voice their opinion and get their hands dirty they could have, they chose not to and got jealous of the ones that did. Please I beg of you. I wish things could have turned out differently for her. I think that a lot of facts that she put on the story are true, BUT..she def. She did what she wanted to do, and the friends she left behind are crying at her memory. There are very few who are strong enough to keep up the fight for as long it will take to stop completely and for a lifetime. 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. In my experience the Demri info isnt accurate. Someone in his life thought that was enabling Layne and suggested Johnny move out.I cant remember who it was (maybe Nancy?) She wasnt making a lot of money back then, but she did manage to get a lot of his. Why didnt she stay home with her Mom when Layne wasnt around? Layne tries his best to help, but she wont listen, her body probably being beyond help at this point, and telling Layne, let me go, its too painful, just let me go. I believe that although Layne loved her, and Demri loved him, they both had their own agendas for life, which unfortunately didnt mesh in the final turn of life. Demri died in October 1997, and you say that Rosheen died six months later. Demri was five feet tall and tiny, and Xana was six feet tall and, like, Amazon. He is still my favorite singer of all time to this day; that will never change I dont think. So right now and since june of 18 ive been sick as hell waiting to have my new valve replaced again. The day I met Demri she was wearing them, along with cut-off jeans, and a cardigan shed had since gradeschool (apparently). Barbara, thank you for replying to my post of 5/22. Demri in 1996 and Layne in 2002. 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! Ill do what I want! She was her own being, she did what she wanted, to the point that her tiny body couldnt take it anymore. Now I see it selling online for $200!! I had started working for Sony Records at the time, doing a regional A&R job, and with them being signed to a Sony label, it was a little bit awkward for both us. Amen. Mad Season, Layne's side projects/art, Jerry's solo work. Barbara Her religion is listed as Christian. I just was smitten with Xana. or Tracy Johnson.. all of them can be found on my Facebook friends list. The picture depicted Staley enjoying a cigarette outside the venue. 14 February 2023. Demri died on Oct. 29th of 96 of a heroin overdose. She had been using off and on for a few months. Dark features (eyes and hair), long dark hair, Arlington High School, Washington (1984 -1986), Lakewood High School, Arlington, WA (1986). There was one time I found a spoon, and it was obvious what it had been used for. He fretted and fretted. I have seen people/myself go from great people to completely changed. Not Demri, sorry. I just wanted to share that with you and everyone else on here. They seemed happy in most of the photos taken of them back when they were together. Demri Parrott (born Demri Lara Murphy on February 22nd 1969 - d. October 29th 1996) was the love of Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley's life. I can only imagine what the music, art and fashion industries would be like today if they had both survived their addictions. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Mike met with her because when Layne got mad she refused his calls so Mike did it to tell her off and because he wanted to find out why he was ejected from the band and figured it was from Melinda and Sean breaking up. This website is dedicated to Demri Parrott, Layne Staley, Mike Starr and Rosheen Raugi with love and for anyone who ever thinks they wanna try it just once for fun.. thanks admin|. But, either way, I just wanted to say what a beautiful site and all the loving comments about a side of Layne that most of us would have never had the chance hear about. 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. Also I read somewhere that Layne wanted kids of his own is that true? She knew that, and she took full advantage of it. 04/05/93|04/05/02 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. Not only am I a fan, but I have become intrigued by Laynes life due to having a 21 year old son, who in many ways, reminds me of Layne. That doesnt mean I dont care that just means I wasnt aware. Best thing people can do is move away from everything you know and everyone you know that makes it easy. 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. She was vacant, self-serving and morally bankrupt. Heroin doesnt turn you into an asshole. This is in response to what Liz said about Layne and Kurt, were they good friends? 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. Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell took care of the cat Sadie when Layne died. But Demri seemed to live an existance of from here to there, no where to run, but her mom had a home waiting just for her. God. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Demri was well known and had numerous friends that she touched with her charismatic and enchanting personality.