Corey Haim-dead!

My fellow Lost Girls and Boys-

One of our number has been taken from us. Corey Haim died today at the age of thirty-eight, much too soon and much too sad.

Corey’s mom was in the middle of getting chemotherapy for cancer and Corey was helping her at her home when he died early this morning. He left what, I think, will become a hidden legacy, so much like the Lost Boys. While main media will overlook it, those who remember him and his work won’t soon forget.

Though authorities suspect a drug overdose, as four pill bottles were found near him, I believe that, while long term drug use may have had a large role in his early death, it will be natural causes that took him. I believe Corey was working hard to beat his addictions, and succeeding. By looking at pictures of him, one would never guess that he had a stroke almost a decade ago-and overcame it. The stroke was drug-induced, and I believe that his use of drugs for so long had a role.

Corey should be a hero for many, with his long-time struggle with fame and drugs. He worked hard for what he had and wasn’t afraid to speak his mind. For that, we honour him.

Rest in eternal peace and happiness, Corey. The world is a sadder place without you.

Here is a touching obituary from Rogers.

COREY HAIM
December 23, 1971 – March 10, 2010

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