Corey Feldman says he won’t be attending longtime pal Corey Haim‘s funeral, which is set for Tuesday in Toronto.
“In the days following my best friend Corey Haim’s death, I have spent much time with his mother Judy, who has always been like a mother to me,” he says in a statement. “I would love nothing more than to be by her side at Corey’s funeral, however, due to their strong religious beliefs and need for privacy, the family has decided to make Corey’s funeral on Tuesday a small private affair.”
“Understanding the recent media attention and to be respectful of the family’s wishes, I have decided not to attend.
“Instead, I will remain in Los Angeles quietly mourning and planning his memorial,” Feldman, 38, goes on. “As a sign of respect, I am asking the media to honor Corey Haim by making the same choice. I am working with a few people who were close to Corey to put a memorial together within the next month. At that time, the media will be invited to honor and celebrate the legacy he has left behind, along with friends, fans and the rest of the Hollywood community.”
Haim died March 10 at age 38.
Haim’s mother says she was told by the coroner that her son suffered from pulmonary congestion.
But police have said Haim died of a possible overdose.
California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. told UsMagazine.com Friday that Haim’s death has been linked to an “illegal and massive prescription-drug ring.”
The official cause of Haim’s death is pending toxicology tests.
