Corey Feldman will not be in attendance at the memorial service for former ’80s child star Corey Haim in Toronto this Tuesday.
Feldman, 38, issued a statement Sunday night confirming that he will not attend the funeral service for his best friend of more than two decades out of respect for the Haim family’s wish for privacy.
“In the days following my best friend Corey Haim’s death, I have spent much time with his mother Judy, who has always been like a mother to me,” the surviving Corey said in a statement. “I would love nothing more than to be by her side at Corey’s funeral, however due to their strong religious beliefs, and need for privacy, the family has decided to make Corey’s funeral on Tuesday a small, private affair….. Understanding the recent media attention and to be respectful of the family’s wishes, I have decided not to attend,” Feldman continued. “Instead I will remain in Los Angeles quietly mourning and planning his memorial. As a sign of respect I am asking the media to honor Corey Haim by making the same choice.”
Haim appeared in a series of ‘80 cinema gems, like The Lost Boys and License To Drive, before seeing his fortunes fade to a crippling drug addiction. He collapsed and died in the Los Angeles apartment he shared with his mother last Wednesday. Investigators believe Haim’s death may be linked to a prescription drug ring operating out of San Diego.
City taxpayers will pay for the Toronto-born actor’s burial, according to his mom.