Corey Haim | |
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Born | Corey Ian Haim December 23, 1971 |
Died | March 10, 2010 Burbank, California, U.S. | (aged 38)
Resting place | Pardes Shalom Cemetery, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada |
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Years active | 1981–2010 |
Corey Ian Haim (December 23, 1971 – March 10, 2010) was a Canadian actor who rose to fame in the 1980s as a teen heartthrob. He starred in Silver Bullet (1985), Murphy's Romance (1985), Lucas (1986), License to Drive (1988) and Dream a Little Dream (1989). His role alongside Corey Feldman in The Lost Boys (1987) made him a household name.[1][2] Known as The Two Coreys, the duo became 1980s icons and appeared together in seven films,[3] later starring in the A&E American reality show The Two Coreys.
Haim's early success led to money and fame. He had difficulty breaking away from the trauma of his experience as a child actor and struggled with substance abuse and personal demons. He faced numerous challenges in his adult life, including financial difficulties and ongoing battles with addiction.[4] He died of pneumonia on March 10, 2010.