Although Corey Haim wasn't in as many "popular" movies as his bosom buddy Corey Feldman, he still had a place in my heart as my favorite "Corey". With early roles in "The Lost Boys" and "Lucas", he set the bar for fellow teen actors in the 80's. After his role in "Lucas", Roger Ebert said "If he continues to act this well, he will never become a half-forgotten child star, but will continue to grow into an important actor." Unfortunately, that wasn't his impending fate. After a long battle with drug addiction and a film career in the toilet, Haim was not the same Corey that kids of the 80's grew to love.
I really find his death tragic and I see it as a sign of respect for me to at least mention his passing, considering what I love more than anything is film. It doesn't matter what you think of Haim, whether you liked him or not. But in his hayday, he was a respected actor for his age and should be remembered as a respected actor after his passing.
R.I.P. Corey Haim.
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