80s Heartthrob Corey Haim Dies Posted by Kate 11 March, 2010 - 9:19 AM

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80s heartthrob Corey Haim has died at the age of 38.

'The Lost Boys' star had been suffering from flu-like symptoms for several days before becoming unconscious in his mother's LA appartment. He was pronounced dead in hospital at 2:15 am California time.

A spokesperson from the LA County Coroner said they believe it was "a possible drug overdose" but the cause of death remains uncertain until the autopsy results are released.

Haim had been caring for his mother who has cancer. She told the coroners office that Corey "had problems with prescription meds and that he had been in rehab on and off over the years."

Longtime friend and co-star Corey Feldman released a statement saying "this is a tragic loss of a wonderful, beautiful, tormented soul, who will always be my brother, family, and best friend. We must all take this as a lesson in how we treat the people we share this world with while they are still here to make a difference."

Former girlfriend Alyssa Milano twittered "just woke up to the sad, sad news that Corey Haim passed away. RIP sweet boy." Ashton Kutcher also called him his "childhood hero."

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• lana says

  The lost boys and dream a little dream are my 2 favorite movies. Such a shame. Rest in peace corey.

  Posted Thursday 11 March, 2010 1:02 PM