Actor Corey Haim Dead at 38

By James Melzer on March 10th, 2010

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Actor Corey Haim, 38, has been pronounced dead at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank, California.

Haim died from an apparent drug overdose, which may or may not have been accidental. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death later this week.

Born in Toronto, Canada, Corey Haim rose to fame in the 1980’s after starring in such films as Silver Bullet, Lucas, The Lost Boys, License to Drive and Watchers. His addiction to drugs over the years was no secret, as Haim had been in and out of rehab numerous times. He cleaned up his life in 2004 and moved back to Toronto to start over, and in 2007 he starred in the reality TV show, The Two Coreys with his friend and 80’s co-star Corey Feldman. The show was cancelled after two seasons.

In 2008, Haim took out an ad in Variety magazine saying, “This is not a stunt. I’m back. I’m ready to work. I’m ready to make amends.”

His recent film credits include Crank 2 and Lost Boys: The Tribe, where he appeared in the closing credits of the film.

Police learned of Corey Haim’s death early Wednesday morning when staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital called authorities, said Sgt. Frank Albarren, of the LAPD’s North Hollywood station. He was with his mother, Judy, at the time of his overdose, and she was the one who called 9-1-1. He was found unresponsive at his home between Burbank and Hollywood Hills and rushed to the hospital. There are no other details of his death at this time.

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