I wouldnt call her suicidal but definitely self destructive. It can sneak back in and take over even faster then it did the first time. But in continuing with heroin and coke, she damaged her body more, to the point of no return. She was really sweet and really cool. Are there any pictures of her last months of her life / heroin days? Her full name at birth was Demri Lara Parrott. Much love and respect to everyone that Layne touched. Think about it like this who could write a book about you? Thank you again, Layne. But I will say this: Jerry saw this coming. Lanegan was really sick for a while and Layne was like a Florence Nightingale. PS: Sorry for my bad english, hopefully my words have been understood. Demri Lara Parrott (1969-1996) - Find a Grave Memorial You were making fun of it and you crooned the line you are so superduper bravissimo to me like the big goofball that you were. Yes, families fight, a lot, but in death should not peace be made between everyone? I think what we could do for the fallen heroin addicts is change. She had allegedly accepted that drugs would kill her, and so she continued to use. Even by something as small as a cold. Is that because of damage to his skeletal system due to heroin? Greetins from Brazil!:). David de Sola writes in his biography of Alice in Chains: They had chosen the place called Kiana Lodge on Bainbridge Island [Kitsap County, Washington] as the wedding venue. Demri did pick out a dress, and Alice in Chains band member Mike Starr said he was going to be best man at Layne and Demris wedding.. I agree with you D and Eric, in different things a lot of that just sounds to made up..and even if Jerry is a bit arrogant or has this kind of personality-which Ive read somewhere of him being a bit hard on Layne-it doesnt mean hes not a good personShe paints him like such a BAD GUY! if you knew what junkies were like you wouldn't be romantising this shite. *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. There are also more happy and nice memories here that focus more on the positive aspects! So I just admit that I do not have the answers. They broke up around spring summer 94, or maybe even earlier. Having been an avid fan of grunge for well over 20 years, I had always wondered about those references to Demri in relation to Laynes demise. 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). 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. He didnt seem to want to do it because he had a bad feeling about it. Not just to your soul and family but to your body in general. Staley's girlfriend, Demri Lara Parrott, started shooting smack and Alice in Chains got famous. 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. The Koa story has her at Laynes place until about 8 days before she passed. Get help for yourself from someone whose been there or a professional and they can help you learn how to handle your specific situation better. Nope I wanna be up in a loved ones home on the fireplace mantel by the TV.some people really just dont care! Barbara you are right on that they suffered from a fatal disease- and also right that drugs arent worth dabbling in. Great to see you on here. I am so sorry for Kathleen (Ds mom) to have lost her children like this. I was with Demri most of 96 up until I went in the Hospital Oct.14. She studied at the Arlington High School, Washington (1984 1986); the Lakewood High School, Arlington, WA (1986); and the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Jacksonville, Florida (1985 1989). Why do you think it is so hard to stop? Her religion is listed as Christian. Thank you for this website and your 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 deepest sympathy to her family and you the friends. That couldnt have been put in a better way! Just dropping in to see if there have been any new stories to read , Its awesome designed for me to have a web page, which is valuable designed for my knowledge. It was copied and posted to several different places. I wish I didnt wait so long to return.but life gets in the way. Im at a low point in my life, and any more information about Demri would be greatly appreciated. In no way did I mean to upset anyone on this site. Who is Demri Parrott dating? Demri Parrott boyfriend, husband She still looked cheerful and pretty , https://m.facebook.com/photo.php/?fbid=375943654526117, https://m.facebook.com/photo.php/?fbid=375407361246413. Demri and I share the same birthday. I just wanted to share that with you and everyone else on here. I have the second version and it was at the bookstore and we got it for like $20 or so. They can seduce you and make you feel like nothing else can be as good to you. May the heavens help you beat this cancer! Layne dated pornstar Tera Patrick in the 90s (she said so in her biography, she was 17 and worked as a model at the time) and also Simone Starr Farrow, the australian model (and then drug dealer). Much love to you. I know that you have a busy life, but Ill never forget that you emailed me info on Demri, such as her liking of decoupage with Angels & Victorian art, which she used & put on boxes as gifts for friends. Im sure if I did I would snatch it up with excitement in my heart and then eventually growl under my breathe a little and put it back.. who knows though I might buy it. Rest in Peace our sweet angels. Yeah were gay, wanna join us? LOL! Again, another puzzle piece that helps to clarify who these wonderfully talented, beautiful, yet flawed human beings really were. No need to rant on that. While watching Crossing Over, Layne turned to Mike and said, Demri was here last night. But my son also dabbles in drugs. But unless you knew them.. because they were so private I just cant imagine anyone can ever get it right.. unless you were there and you felt their life spirit.. you know what I mean? To be honest Leah.. RIP Demri, Layne, Rosheen and Mike. 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. I know this because Layne called me to make sure I was checking on her so I was around a lot. She died that night with her mother and aunt by her side. I think Jerry really was sincere, too, at least back then. When someone you care about turns blue and stops breathing that will mess with you forever. Love and support to you and your family, God bless to you! 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. Stills. Can you send me the link and the time in the video where you see her? So I get it and I consider myself to be a very strong willed woman. I have always speculated that the girl he was referring to was her. I offered to go if it would help in any way (work was my drug) friends suck it up and help eachother. Believe me they love you!! Its all in your head how this life is and if you can find away to stay positive then everything wont look so dark. She had open heart surgery and had a pig valve and pacemaker inserted in her heart in 1994. Barbara couldnt answer that either, and I thank her for her response on a previous post. You do that on your own! Please I beg of you. More about Demri Parrott edit Dating History # Rosheen Raugi I have no doubt in my mind about that. 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. Barbara you are right on that they suffered from a fatal disease- and also right that drugs arent worth dabbling in. She stayed with whoever would let her in during her final year, and was taken in by the father of a friend. It is a horrible existence. If you need to talk to someone when times get tough just shoot me an email my address is boggs128@aol.com and I will chat with you. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Im trying to post a comment and a link to a video, but all that appears when I try to publish it in this site is: your comment is awaitting moderation!! Demri Lara Parrott on Instagram: "Demri's obituary. If you have a You are brave and strong and you do all Demris fans a favor telling us about her and running this site. Im so glad that Demris mother supported her no matter what. Im lucky to have 2 beautiful little girls that keep my life full. Demri was the biological daughter of Kathleen Ann (Austin) and Dennis Wayne Dougherty. Mike, Rosheen, Andrew Wood and now sadly.. the list grows.. Chris Cornell who was an amazing man, husband and Father and Friend. and Layne almost backed out then, but the others talked him into it. Layne and "Demri's" families have the right to mourn them with dignity and they have a right to remember their loved one's through very rose tinted glasses. I know she is watching us from avobe, taking care of us, smiling everytime we think of her. Oh my she was so beautiful, so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this, I don't care how accurate it was. Lanegan was struggling to quit heroin and I would swear to this day that hes here because of Layne. She was so young, so beautiful the tragic muse, a fairy. Both Demri and Layne became drug addicts, hooked to heroin. Recent images. Beautiful Country, would love to visit. He became sort of ashamed and let it go longer than he should have. Not anymore thou. Around 98, Mark Lanegan was living with Layne. Anyway, Im pleased to see others still commenting in these threads. Dont forget me though and please continue to be my angel; I know theres enough of you to go around for everyone. For opening your heart with all of us, for sharing your love and passion for Demri, for making her not being forgotten Apparently, he found that lasting love with Dem or did he? Demri Parrott died on October 29, 1996, due to an infection (bacterium) that led to death, due to the use of drugs (sharing a dirty syringe / needle). Living your life not feeling happy is not the way you were meant to live. You are not invincible and you cant just experiment with Heroin. Met Toby the Serial Killer Board Game guy in a regular looking apartment. We tried to before but couldnt really connect with Nancy- too much focus on Laynes addiction and Heroin, and yknow there was a lot more to those times than just that. Demri didnt wear glasses like that girl. So we run back to the thing that we thought made us happy again and then after a while that does not even work anymore. Haha! Death is forever and you are needed in this world. The drug is the great deception and it kills people around where I live every day. She stumples out to the car and passes out (O.D.s duh!). So beautifully said, I believe the same. Her smile, always sincere, always beautiful show who she was and how she was. To pay for such risks with ones life is just awful and seems unfair. I dont know how it is nowadays though. Also Layne hid that he used drugs even when people knew he didnt advertise it by being associated with it. Its so sad that two talented people lost their innocent lives to the demons of drugs. The two soon became engaged but eventually broke up around 1994. I know her story is full of pain and mistakes, you never hid that from us, and maybe because of this some close friends and family dont come in public to tell about her. I wish I could hug you and Thank you again for visiting my website and coming back again after 10 years thats crazy huh? That time he was upset because he felt everyone in the band should be at Rehab and it really pissed him off to be singled out esp. There's a lot of information about Demri and interviews with family and friends. Someone who took many drugs, uppers, downers,narcotics, yet she always tried to better herself, in acting, in life. It is believed that Layne met Demri sometime in the late 80's or early 1990, as she is thanked . 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.