Corey Feldman Gets '222' Tattoo in Honor of 'Brother'

By PopEater Staff Posted Mar 17th 2010 02:57PM

Corey Feldman wasn't able to attend the funeral for his old buddy Corey Haim on Tuesday. Instead, he was getting a tattoo in the late actor's memory, a balloon-like etching that he says is a copy of one that Haim had. Feldman also had the number "222" added, a nod to an inside joke with his friend.

The 'Goonies' star hit up T-Man Tattoo in Studio City just as family and friends were laying Haim to rest in a Toronto-area chapel. Feldman decided not to go to the service to respect the family's wishes of avoiding a media spectacle.

T-Man owner Howard T tells PopEater that he and Feldman are long-time friends and that the actor is actually coming back in today (Wednesday) to have more work done on the tattoo. "I used to play in his band," Howard says. "I knew he was coming in. I have worked on him before. In fact, he is coming back in again today to get more work done."

Aside from getting inked, Feldman also took a moment on Tuesday to self-publish an open letter to his fallen friend, calling the loss "so much more painful than I could have ever imagined."

"Nobody will ever understand the brotherhood we shared." Read the Full Statement:

Dear Corey,

This is for you on the day of your funeral. First off I am so sorry I am not there with you today. By that I mean my physical body is not with your physical body. However you know that my heart is right at your side. You also know the only reason I am truly not there is out of respect for your mother and her wishes to minimize the media attention as much as possible. I want your family to have a calm peaceful day. Hopefully we will not see one shot of the funeral on the news. Just know I am at home today projecting positive energy for you and your passing.

I miss you so much already. When I think of something funny I don't know who to tell it to. I find myself trying to call you but then remember your not there. I think about the new movies we will soon be doing together and then suddenly realize that the dream is over. I always feared this day would come, and often rehearsed how to face it. But once confronted with the reality of it, it's so much more painful than I could have ever imagined. Nobody will ever understand the brotherhood we shared. Nobody will ever get the inside jokes we told. Nobody will understand the magic of 22/222 . Nobody will ever know how to do the secret Corey handshake. Nobody will ever make me laugh as hard as you did. Nobody will ever make me fight as hard as you did. Nobody will ever challenge me the way you did. Nobody will ever need me the way you did.

My mission in life became saving yours. I never gave up, I tried ...I walked away, but I always came back, to let you know I was there. In a dark and lonely world with spiteful angry people we always understood each others pain. I have been so hounded by the media and barraged with condolences since your death that I have not been given my own time to grief. I was still in shock while cameras were chasing me down the street looking for my feelings on the matter. When I did Larry King I could barely form sentences, but knew I had to be strong to send a message.

I never knew your death would have such a huge impact on the world. I learned something Corey, there are a lot of people out there who really love you, and appreciate the joy you have brought to their hearts. I only wish you could see the way the world is mourning over your absence. I wish you could see how big the story is. I wish you could see your face finally filling the cover of People magazine and Entertainment Weekly! That would have meant so much to you. It is such a shame they all had to wait until you were gone to give you the respect you were due as an actor which is what you truly were. The great Canadian actor Corey Haim! I love you and I will forever keep that ring close to my heart. I will do my very best to help give you a memorial that is a celebration of your life the way you would have wanted it.....with everybody laughing and rocking out!

My heart is so broken and I know there are so many who feel the same way I do. We will remember your spirit and your fans will help me keep your legacy alive.

I pray that you are safe and warm and finally filled with peace.

I love you

CF Core Feldog DAWG C-DOG KID and every other name you used to call me.....dine!

Haim, the former teen idol who rose to fame in 1980s classics 'License to Drive' and 'Lucas,' died March 10 in Burbank, Calif. He was 38. Haim collapsed in the Oakwood apartment belonging to his mother, who was at home at the time.

Judy Haim said she was told by the L.A. County Coroner's Office that an autopsy found her son had an enlarged heart. His cause of death, she said, was due to pulmonary congestion. The final cause of death has been deferred pending toxicology testing. The final report is expected in six to eight weeks.

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Wednesday 17 March

By The Punisher

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FELDMAN - WHAT A DOUCHEBAG! HE DIDN'T HAVE THIS MUCH ATTENTION WHEN HE WAS AN "ACTOR." HE'S MILKING THIS FOR ALL HE CAN GET!

WHO CARES THAT THERE IS ONE LESS DRUG USER IN HOLLYWOOD - NOT ME.

By tagged20emma

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By GARY COLEMAN

corey,.......your hour-glass has about a minute left [from 15] !

By jnchizo

Feldman could not attend the funeral in Canada because of his criminal record . What a Loser!

By K

This guy is a total freak... he is happy because he is in the news now, I saw him on Larry King, and he made a fool out of himself....hes just happy to be in front of the camera again, what a sad, pathetic person he is, using the death of Haim's to try to climb back up the ladder, its over for him.....he needs to get help with all his issues

By shessofly

Yeah...he was his brother only when needed when he had a job t do and they wanted them both...other than that fieldman kicked his "bro" to the curb...who was the user?

By common sense

Another idiot with another tattoo...
too bad Corey Haim wasnt as famous as Heath Ledger or Michael Jackson when he overdosed like the others or he wouldve been treated like GOLD...it pays to be an A list "star" or some "tribute" tattoo is all ya get....

Thursday 18 March

By RayRod

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Are you kidding me? 1st of all, Heath Ledger was not that big of an actor. Michael Jackson, that one i can see, but not Ledger. People was like, Oh My God, Heath Ledger died. Oh No!!! He too died because of drug overdose. MORONS

By DGar

Glad to see I am not the only one who is sickened by his public plea for attention. It seems like every celebrity that dies, there is Feldman in front of the cameras pretending he cares. He was a crappy actor and apparently a real piece of crap as a person. The movies they were going to make together.... pitch much for a role? Sorry Corey, you are box office poison... now go crawl back under your rock until the next celebrity dies.

By me

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you guys are really the idiots and sick fulkers! First off anyone who was really fans of either corey knew those two were best buds...the first person you would have thought about when hearing of coreys deaths would be feldman and haims mother...If your not fans then keep ur mouth shut and dont read about them,they dont impact your life however your hurtful words may effect theirs... People are so rude its sicking

By Linda Berger

Enough said, huh???

By she

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Why don't everyone stop and think of this kids poor mother!!and family. Let them be will ya!! she has to read and hear all this about her son that is dead. let the dead rest...lets all just say soory for your loss to his family

By SNAP

Couln't agree more. What a super-douche!! I remember after Michael Jackson died, he did the same thing, only dressed...like Michael Jackson. DOUCHE

By SALLY AND HOWARD

Pain is pain and if this is the way he needs to handle it don't be so judgementle. His pain is real.

By janig

How very sad that all those people on this blog are so insensitive. What about his family and friends? Do they deserve to hear or read all this garbage? It is my opinion that those who are so nasty have bad issues also. Cory WAS living his life clean, he died of congestive heart failure, and this could have been an issue at birth. Cory FEdlman tried to help him, and couldn't stand to watch his friend go down the road of hell with drugs. I think his letter was PERFECT and his reason for not attending the funeral admirable.

By D

I couldn't agree with you more. I can't believe how many heartless jerks there are out there.
I thought the letter was very touching. I am sorry Corey is gone.
It is just such a shame that he couldn't conquer his demons. Both Corey's will always be a part of my early teenage memories. May both of you find peace.

By Guy

What he needs another 15 minutes of fame this guy sucks he a wacko

By ssdugalde

Corey Feldman is a narcissistic creep. Using the death of his so called friend as a way to get his name in print is disgusting. He should be ashamed of himself, but narcissits never are. Neither Cory has had a career in decades. Neither Cory has had a career in decades. For Haim it was likely due to his drug addiction, for Feldman it is simply that no one cares to see him in anything. How arrogant to assume that his presence at a funeral would bring any media at all. What a bunch of crap about their inside joke; if it were an inside joke there would be no need to mention it unless one was hoping, in his case begging, someone to ask him about it. I hope no one ever does.

By mommy

Some people can be so hurtfull. I have always been a big fan of the 2 Coreys, and Haims family are in my prayers and that includes Mr. Feldman (brother in all sence and perposes)! Corey Haim we will miss you!

By ren

That guy is totally exploiting his so called "friend". He ahs no tallent..never has. He thinks he is fooling the public and acting like he really cares, but we ALL know better. he is just another wannbe douche bag

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