Source: LA Times
Former child actor Corey Haim died early Wednesday, likely the result of an accidental overdose involving prescription drugs, law enforcement sources told The Times.
The 38-year-old actor, who became a teenage heartthrob when he rose to fame in the 1980s for starring in a number of films including "Lucas,""License to Drive" and "The Lost Boys," which became a cult classic.
Haim was taken to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank after being found unresponsive, reportedly by his mother whom he was staying with as she battled cancer. He was officially pronounced dead at 3 a.m. at the hospital.
An investigation is underway by the Los Angeles County coroner's office.
"It was an apparent overdose,'' Sgt. Frank Albarren of the Los Angeles Police Department's North Hollywood Station told reporters. "Unknown what type of medication."
Haim was known to have battled drug problems but over the past few years he had been trying to make a career comeback, starring in a sequel to "The Lost Boys" in 2008 and an A&E reality show, "The Two Coreys," with longtime friend and costar Corey Feldman. He also was slated to appear in a few films this year.
Very sad news. This guy made some classics. It's just sad to see the way he ended up. In the midst of it all, celebrate his body of work. For example...
Dream a Little Dream
Watchers
License to Drive
The Lost Boys
Lucas
Murphy's Romance
Silver Bullet
Secret Admirer
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