Breaking News: Teen Idol Corey Haim Dies at 38
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Actor Corey Haim -- best known for 80s films including License to Drive and the Lost Boys -- has died at the age of 38.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the actor's death to UsMagazine.com.
According to police, Haim, who had past substance-abuse problems, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday of an accidental overdose.
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He reportedly was found unresponsive at his apartment, according to TV station KTLA. He was with his mother at the time of his death.
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He was later pronounced dead at Providence St. Joseph's Medical Center in Burbank. Around 7:30 a.m. PT, his body was brought to the Los Angeles Coroner's Office.
"The investigation is ongoing," L.A. Coroner Lieutenant Watch Commander Cheryl MacWillie tells Us.
Stay tuned for more details.
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161I am very sad about Corey's untimely death, such a tragedy! He was such a fun actor, and so cute. I love his movies and I will always remember him! My condolences to his family, friends and fans. R.I.P. Corey!!
I really like him he was funny and cute as a button whaen i heared he died i was upset. Sorry hope things get better.
I read that Murphy took 109 vicodin in 11 days. That doesn't sound very safe to me.
Overdose deaths have doubled over the past decade! Here are just some famous ones who have died from drug overdose. Nick Adams, Bridgette Anderson, Scotty Beckett, John Belushi, Max Cantor, Montgomery Clift, Natasha Collins, Megan Connolly, Dorothy Dandridge, Bobby Driscoll, Jeanne Eagles, W.C. Fields, Judy Garland, Alexander Godunov, Phyllis Haver, James Hayden, Margaux Hemingway, Anissa Jones, Alan Ladd, Barbara La Marr, Carole Landis, Heath Ledger, Bela Lugosi, Marilyn Monroe, Charles Morris, Jack Nance, Hugh O'Conner, Lani O'Grady, Chris Penn, Christopher Pettiet, Jack Pickford, River Pheonix, Dana Plato, Glenn Quin, Wallace Reid, Brad Renfro, Alma Rubens, George Sanders, Jean Seberg, Edie Sedgwick, Margaret Sullavan, Robert Walker & Corey Haim possibly. Who else are we going to add to this list? If you have an addiction please get help now!
why so quick to sayy drugs??? Because of his past ..Flu like symptoms do not mean drugs. So what if he had a problem in the past. That does not make it the cause of death. lets wait untill the full report. For God sakes people he had a family andfreinds that loved him. A little respect! Iloved his movies and yes he was my first "star crush". He was just like the rest of us trying to make something of himself. So he made some bad choices .... who hasn't? I hope that he is at peace and his family ca find the peace they deserve at this time.
Corey Haim made me laugh my a#$ off. His movies were a HUGE part of my childhood. I still put on Licensed to Drive.
Some people just don't understand what it's like to be addicted. Even I don't really. R.I.P. Corey Haim. You got caught up in the wrong things. But no one has the right to judge you. Most of us, if put in your position, would've been dead a long time ago. God bless you. Rest in peace, angel.
really america? nothing but a selfish waste. it's ridiculous how people blame drugs. drugs are a substance...the MAN was the one who choose to do the drugs and then enjoyed speaking about how he knew drugs were going to take his life and he was ok with that. obviously no one should feel sad for him because he knew exactly what he was doing and what was going to happen to him for doing it. it's time to grow up and handle your issues like adults. stop turning to drugs and/or alcohol to "get away" from your problems...it's ridiculous and i'm sick of hearing all about it already.
My sorrow from Argentina. â??â??â?? When will the drugs dealers receive what they deserve????? â??â??â??
NO "duh". Brittany did NOT overdose. Google the story NEW YORK DAILY NEWS among elsewhere. cnn, msnbc. Severe anemia left actress Brittany Murphy weakened and vulnerable to pneumonia and the prescription medications she was using to treat it. The report stated Murphy's menstrual period contributed to her anemia and left her in a weakened state and vulnerable to infection. It also contributed the effects that a host of drugs, including hydrocodone and acetaminophen, had on the 32-year-old actress. Coroner's officials had already concluded Murphy's death was accidental, but likely preventable. She died after collapsing in her Hollywood Hills home on Dec. 20. The report notes that the medications found in Murphy's system were consistent with treatment of a cold or respiratory infection. Murphy's mother and husband had reported the actress was ill with flu-like symptoms in the days before her death. An autopsy found NO EVIDENCE that Murphy abused drugs. We ALL take these medications for illness. She just happened to be in a state where her body coudnt handle it . Google it. Lets keep our mouths shut until Haims autopsy.
This is so very sad. No matter how he died, it hurts that he is gone. I feel like I grew up with Corey along with others in the 80s. It was a huge hurt to lose River 15 years ago and now Corey. I enjoyed all of his work, the Two Coreys being more recent. God Bless him and his dear Mom Judy.
RIP Corey : (
when i found out this morning i started crying,I really like corey haim.it's so sad.even now i want to cry but i'm at work.he kind of looks like and reminds me of my brother.i'm going to miss you corey haim!!
Corey Haim was a Trending Topic on Twitter all day today. I talked about it on my show on Big Apple Channel dot com
A sad lost.once again some one so young and talented taken away too soon. who cares the reason why he was taken away.The sad thing is his gone.why speak bad of some one who can not speak for their self.The best thing to do is if you can't be nice keep your mouth close.
I am extremly sad about Corey Haim. He was an awesome actor. I loved him in Lost Boys. It's upsetting to know that too many actors and actresses are turning to drugs, anyone for that matter. My prayers goes out to his family and friends and fans. So sad. Im very sorry for your loss. Stay in prayer!!!
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Losing someone you love is horrible no matter what the circumstances. Rest in Peace Corey-you will be missed. To those comparing him to Brittany Murphy and Casey Johnson-Why not wait until after the autopsy results come in before making assumptions. People thought drugs killed both girls and it turned out that Brittany dies from pneumonia and presription drugs and Casey died from compications from diabetes. Have some respect for Corey's family; they have enough to deal with right now and don't need to read about what assumptions are being made regarding Corey's death
Oh my god that is sooo sad! I LOVED Corey Haim as a teenager- I even had a "Corey Haim Hall of Fame" book that I made for him. I have all his movies on Video Cassette and DVDs. I can't believe it- he was such a lovely soul. Rest in Peace Corey Haim- you will be missed.
It is sad to see how many of the comments pass judgment on a troubled soul who was, self-admittedly, battling the demons of addiction. Until you are there, you have no right to pass judgment on another in the grips of an often deadly situation. My prayers go out to Corey, his family and those whom he touched. May he find the peace in his final resting that alluded him in life. And may his passing not be in vain, perhaps it may save one life. Rest in eternal peace, Corey.
March 10, 2010 - 4:13pm SO SAD TO HEAR THIS, RIP "LES ANDERSON" Says: Didn't ANYONE learn their lesson with Brittany Murphy to just keep your mouths shut . You all made FOOLS out of yourselves with her didn't you? i'm still laughing at the posts between here OMG and YOUTUBE. Those who said SHE overdosed were proven WRONG. NO illegal drugs were found. *************************************** No illegal drugs were found but she did overdose. Just because you get the pills by prescription doesn't mean that you can't take too many of them and kill yourself.