Corey Feldman Grieving 'Tragic Death' of Corey Haim

By PopEater Staff Posted Mar 10th 2010 02:29PM

Corey Haim's longtime friend and frequent co-star Corey Feldman is grieving the "tragic loss of a wonderful, beautiful, tormented soul," he said in a statement released Wednesday. Following Haim's untimely death at age 38, Feldman expressed grief at the loss of his "best friend."

"I was awakened at 8:30 this morning by my brother and sister knocking on my bedroom door. They informed me of the loss of my brother Corey Haim. My eyes weren't even open all the way when the tears started streaming down my face," Feldman said.

Read the full statement, after the jump >>

The press release continues:

"I am so sorry for Corey, his mother Judy, his family, my family, all of our fans and, of course, my son, who I will have to find a way to explain this to when he gets home from school. This is a tragic loss of a wonderful, beautiful, tormented soul, who will always be my brother, family and best friend. We must all take this as a lesson in how we treat the people we share this world with while they are still here to make a difference. Please respect our families as we struggle and grieve through this difficult time. I hope the art Corey has left behind will be remembered as the passion of that for which he truly lived."

Corey Feldman
"The Two Coreys"

Haim's troubled relationship with fellow '80s teen star Feldman was documented in the A&E reality show 'The Two Coreys.' During the show, Haim's substance abuse was often a recurring problem between the two actors. After taping the show in 2008, Feldman cut ties with Haim over his personal problems.

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"I don't feel that he's a safe person to have around my wife and child at the moment, for a multitude of reasons," Feldman told PEOPLE at the time.

On February 18, however, TMZ cameramen caught Feldman and Haim leaving a restaurant in West Hollywood together, leading many to believe Haim was on the road to recovery. In the video, the two refer to each other as "best friends."

Haim, the former teen idol who rose to fame in 1980s classics 'The Lost Boys,' 'Lucas' and 'License to Drive,' died Wednesday morning of an apparent accidental drug overdose in Burbank, Calif., the LAPD has confirmed. He was 38.

Local news station KTLA is reporting that Haim was found in an Oakwood apartment believed to belong to his mother, who was at home at the time and called emergency responders. TMZ is reporting that four prescription drug bottles were found nearby, and that he had been gripped by flu-like symptoms in recent days.

Coroner Lt. Cheryl MacWillie told reporters that Haim died at 2:15 a.m. at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. An autopsy to determine the cause of death is pending.

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Wednesday 10 March

By bobbiejo Plante

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This is very, very, very unfortunate, my prayers are for all the Haim Family at this time.

By Maddy

I was never that keen on Feldman, but his statement is beautiful and genuine. My heart goes out to Feldman and Corey's mother and family. I will miss Corey too too much - all of his fans will. RIP ♥

By Jan

I pray Cory will RIP now and may God take the demons away that he delt with for so many years and give him peace. God Bless his family and friends and give them strength.

By Michelle

I was very sad to hear that Cory passed on, not surprised, but very sad.
I hope in death you can find the peace you could not find in life.

By Andie Walsh

Corey Haim was not in Home Alone & the 80's didn't suck. Praying for his family during this difficult time.

By Corey

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I will miss you Corey you were a good person

By Max the Midget

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Tell Michael Jackson I said hi.

By icdou007

The two Corey's were always great together, I thought of Cory Feldman when I heard the news. To me they were always brothers. I'm so angry at loosing Cory, Britney, Andrew and Marie Osmonds son. This has to stop, I don't know how, but we must start to figure out a way. Even Heath. All gone to fast and young. Live fast die hard, James Dean a Rebal. Maybe it is too much too soon for the younger set to handle. Maybe we have to look into it, because sad to say, not the first won't be the last.

By dnclilsistrdnc

The 80's were fun time and fun movies and clothes. John Huges, in the 80's. I will miss Cory and can't believe he couldn't heal, but we all have something to bare and fix. Dream on in heaven my brother, I hope you find peace. I'll watch all your movies again, and again.

Tuesday 16 March

By karen A

I remember him in the "Lost Boys" and "Lucas." He had a very sweet and gentle smile. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

By rick

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Sorry to hear about Corey Haim. Is it just me, or does Corey Feldman kinda look like grampa from the munsters? Go CUBS.....

By robert

Dream a little dream was a great movie. I watch it a lot and have always thought they were great together. RIP and will always be a big fan of the movies you made when we both were young. FOREVER YOUNG!

By JEREMIAH VAUGHN

To Corey's Mom and Friends and Tina Brown, Jeremiah Vaughn,and the rest of A Detour in Life team from Emiras Productions/Telepathy Film Productions LLC gives out our condolences to Corey's family and Friends God Bless

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Feldman looked pretty much the same look when he was a teen, but Haim ... when he was in teens, he was such a good looking boy, but all of that have changed when he grew up with substance abuse. I have dealt with some college freshmen that immediately joined a group of potheads at the beginning of the year. I remember them looking healthy pink and then in two months later before their withdrawal from school, they looked pale and unhealthy. I don't know why the f some people want to legalize the use of marijuana. For medical reasons? my azz!

By connie

It is so sad that hollywood cannot be held accountable for the deaths of all these youngsters taken from their loved ones way to soon. To much to fast. I pray that someday these kids that raise to fame so quickley will be counciled as they make the leap into fame. God be with this young mans family as they greive their tragic loss

By Katie

My heart goes out to the Haim family and Corey Feldmen. this so sad he was far too young

By Vittoria Racioppi

so sad. I guess that is what drug does to you. We have loss many talented people to an addictive chemical such as drugs. I cannot believe how someone who wanted to change his life around could die like this. I guess it is true "you live by the sword, you die by the sword" Well in this case, you live by the drugs you die by the drugs. LOok at so many actors and actress and other celebrities that have died from this problem. Why to people always have to refer back to drugs. Dont people get it DRUGS CAN KILL YOU!!!!.

So sad that his life had to end so sudden. RIP Cory Haim, you'll be truely missed.

By Greg

I remember the 80's quite well and the two Cory's were part of that. Rest forever in God's gentle care and peace! God Bless you and your family!

By Martin

SANTA CRUZ CALIFORNIA (WHERE YOU FILMED THE LOST BOYS) WILL MISS YOU COREY! R.I.P. AS FOR ALL YOU HATRED BLOGGERS, I HOPE ONE DAY YOU WILL KNOW LOSS! HOPEFULLY SOMEONE WILL MAKE A RUDE REMARK, AND THEN YOU WILL KNOW HOW IT FEELS. MATURE UP PEOPLE!

Thursday 11 March

By sharin

so so sad...I always thought he was so funny, cute and quirky....what a waste! RIP Corey...RIP

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