Corey Haim was laid to rest in his hometown of Toronto today.
Several hundred close friends and family members remembered the ’80s icon as a “good soul and a fun-loving guy” as they packed into the Steeles Memorial Chapel in Thornhill, Ontario Tuesday. Haim’s longtime friend and frequent co-star Corey Feldman did not attend the funeral, choosing to remain in Los Angeles in bid to grant the family’s wish for privacy.
Fan Jennifer Matton drove eight hours from Philadelphia to Corey’s hometown of Toronto to show her support.
“I think I’m his number one fan. I’ve loved him since I was 13. I’ve never done anything like this before, but when I found out he died, I was very sad.”
The 38-year-old was found dead last week in the Los Angeles apartment he shared with his mother. He had been suffering from flu-like symptoms. A coroner’s report has yet to be released and will determine if prescription drugs played any role in his death.