Post by beatlies on Mar 10, 2010 18:03:27 GMT -5
From the Los Angeles Times:
'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead at 38 after 'apparent overdose'
March 10, 2010 | 1:50 pm
Former child actor Corey Haim died early Wednesday, likely the result of an accidental overdose involving prescription drugs, law enforcement sources told The Times.
The 38-year-old actor, who became a teenage heartthrob when he rose to fame in the 1980s for starring in a number of films including "Lucas,""License to Drive" and "The Lost Boys," which became a cult classic.
Haim was taken to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank after being found unresponsive, reportedly by his mother whom he was staying with as she battled cancer. He was officially pronounced dead at 3 a.m. at the hospital.
An investigation is underway by the Los Angeles County coroner's office.
"It was an apparent overdose,'' Sgt. Frank Albarren of the Los Angeles Police Department's North Hollywood Station told reporters. "Unknown what type of medication."
Haim was known to have battled drug problems but over the past few years he had been trying to make a career comeback, starring in a sequel to "The Lost Boys" in 2008 and an A&E reality show, "The Two Coreys," with longtime friend and costar Corey Feldman. He also was slated to appear in a few films this year.
Twitter was flooded with messages memorializing the star, making "RIP Corey Haim" a trending topic for much of the afternoon. Our readers shared their thoughts and memories on Haim, but most tackled the suspected cause of death and debated celebrity drug addiction. Here is some of what they had to say:
Apriljoyentler wrote: I am sooo crushed! He was one of my teen crushes growing up! Loved him ever since his first movie Firstborn (1984)! : (
Prayers are with his family during this time! For sure!
Karlene wrote: I feel really bad for this young mans family. Hollywood needs to do something about all these pharmacuticals these folks are taking. How many more of your young people does this have to happen to? This is one reason we need to allow medicinal marijuana to be used by the publc in general. At least people will not be dying. "weed" can help people who may have anxiety or are under stress. There needs to be a choice. Pills and alcohol are killing people everyday! Forgive me Corey and your family, but there are many young people out there who are dying.
Rest in peace Corey. God Bless You.
stacy wrote: Very sad. What a waste. Many more like him out there; people addicted and don't know what to do or how to stop. I remember him saying he was molested at some point. Not that all survivors of abuse turn into addicts, but most of them have to cope somehow.
RIP
shannon gallagher wrote: It's sad to say this but it really isn't that much of a shock to find this out, even tho im totally heartbroken, i had a huge crush on Haim for years and then i realized what he was about, i have realitives that are drug abusers and i know what good people they are and then what the drug has turned them into, sad.
I will miss you and love you Corey, may you R.I.P and be apart from your demons forever!!
retiree wrote: Although older than Mr. Haim, I thought that his best work was in the movie "Lucas." I thoroughly enjoyed that film!
It's unfortunate that his life became a train wreck so young. He had, initially, lots of money and a modicum of fame, but he was obviously not satisfied with either, and turned to a nearly two decade addiction to drugs.
His death is unfortunate, but not surprising.
kat wrote: this is really messed up. American doctors are the real drug dealers, giving pills here and there to anyone with cash money or insurance. These kids start with their moms medicine cabinet. Hey its legal so i guess they aren't drug addicts, right? so sad.
BeautyQueen wrote: Why is it when a child or adult star OD's it's blamed on the evils of "what Hollywood can do to them?" I think a sufficient number of suicides, including those by drug overdose, occur in ALL communities (film and otherwise) to relieve Hollywood of blame... The blame lies with the person who decided to take drugs in the first place. Perhaps if there were less hand holding and more personal accountability, there would be less drug use? The only thing that assigning blame elsewhere does is to give the drug user an excuse, rather than forcing him/her to look inside for answers and, hopefully, change.
Share your thoughts. Our readers have been quick to point out drug-related deaths are no longer surprising. Are shows like "Celebrity Rehab," which Haim reportedly turned down a few days ago, helpful or detrimental to stars? Are you still surprised to hear about a celebrity overdose? Is there anything that Hollywood can do to help their stars who are battling addiction?
-- Gerrick D. Kennedy (Follow me on Twitter @gerrickkennedy)
Photo: Corey Feldman, left, and Corey Haim reunite in "The Two Coreys." Credit: Andrew Eccles / A&E Network
'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead at 38 after 'apparent overdose'
March 10, 2010 | 1:50 pm
Former child actor Corey Haim died early Wednesday, likely the result of an accidental overdose involving prescription drugs, law enforcement sources told The Times.
The 38-year-old actor, who became a teenage heartthrob when he rose to fame in the 1980s for starring in a number of films including "Lucas,""License to Drive" and "The Lost Boys," which became a cult classic.
Haim was taken to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank after being found unresponsive, reportedly by his mother whom he was staying with as she battled cancer. He was officially pronounced dead at 3 a.m. at the hospital.
An investigation is underway by the Los Angeles County coroner's office.
"It was an apparent overdose,'' Sgt. Frank Albarren of the Los Angeles Police Department's North Hollywood Station told reporters. "Unknown what type of medication."
Haim was known to have battled drug problems but over the past few years he had been trying to make a career comeback, starring in a sequel to "The Lost Boys" in 2008 and an A&E reality show, "The Two Coreys," with longtime friend and costar Corey Feldman. He also was slated to appear in a few films this year.
Twitter was flooded with messages memorializing the star, making "RIP Corey Haim" a trending topic for much of the afternoon. Our readers shared their thoughts and memories on Haim, but most tackled the suspected cause of death and debated celebrity drug addiction. Here is some of what they had to say:
Apriljoyentler wrote: I am sooo crushed! He was one of my teen crushes growing up! Loved him ever since his first movie Firstborn (1984)! : (
Prayers are with his family during this time! For sure!
Karlene wrote: I feel really bad for this young mans family. Hollywood needs to do something about all these pharmacuticals these folks are taking. How many more of your young people does this have to happen to? This is one reason we need to allow medicinal marijuana to be used by the publc in general. At least people will not be dying. "weed" can help people who may have anxiety or are under stress. There needs to be a choice. Pills and alcohol are killing people everyday! Forgive me Corey and your family, but there are many young people out there who are dying.
Rest in peace Corey. God Bless You.
stacy wrote: Very sad. What a waste. Many more like him out there; people addicted and don't know what to do or how to stop. I remember him saying he was molested at some point. Not that all survivors of abuse turn into addicts, but most of them have to cope somehow.
RIP
shannon gallagher wrote: It's sad to say this but it really isn't that much of a shock to find this out, even tho im totally heartbroken, i had a huge crush on Haim for years and then i realized what he was about, i have realitives that are drug abusers and i know what good people they are and then what the drug has turned them into, sad.
I will miss you and love you Corey, may you R.I.P and be apart from your demons forever!!
retiree wrote: Although older than Mr. Haim, I thought that his best work was in the movie "Lucas." I thoroughly enjoyed that film!
It's unfortunate that his life became a train wreck so young. He had, initially, lots of money and a modicum of fame, but he was obviously not satisfied with either, and turned to a nearly two decade addiction to drugs.
His death is unfortunate, but not surprising.
kat wrote: this is really messed up. American doctors are the real drug dealers, giving pills here and there to anyone with cash money or insurance. These kids start with their moms medicine cabinet. Hey its legal so i guess they aren't drug addicts, right? so sad.
BeautyQueen wrote: Why is it when a child or adult star OD's it's blamed on the evils of "what Hollywood can do to them?" I think a sufficient number of suicides, including those by drug overdose, occur in ALL communities (film and otherwise) to relieve Hollywood of blame... The blame lies with the person who decided to take drugs in the first place. Perhaps if there were less hand holding and more personal accountability, there would be less drug use? The only thing that assigning blame elsewhere does is to give the drug user an excuse, rather than forcing him/her to look inside for answers and, hopefully, change.
Share your thoughts. Our readers have been quick to point out drug-related deaths are no longer surprising. Are shows like "Celebrity Rehab," which Haim reportedly turned down a few days ago, helpful or detrimental to stars? Are you still surprised to hear about a celebrity overdose? Is there anything that Hollywood can do to help their stars who are battling addiction?
-- Gerrick D. Kennedy (Follow me on Twitter @gerrickkennedy)
Photo: Corey Feldman, left, and Corey Haim reunite in "The Two Coreys." Credit: Andrew Eccles / A&E Network
