Corey Feldman will not be attending the funeral of his “Lost Boys” co-star and lifelong friend Corey Haim.
Haim’s funeral, which will take place Tuesday in Toronto, will be a “small, private affair,” according to a statement released by Feldman, who plans to hold a larger memorial within the month.
“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,” Feldman says 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.
“Instead, I will remain in Los Angeles quietly mourning and planning his memorial,” Feldman, 38, goes on. “As a sign of respect, I am asking the media to honor Corey Haim by making the same choice. I am working with a few people who were close to Corey to put a memorial together within the next month. At that time, the media will be invited to honor and celebrate the legacy he has left behind, along with friends, fans and the rest of the Hollywood community.”
Haim collapsed at his mother’s San Fernando Valley apartment and was pronounced dead at a hospital in nearby Burbank March 10. He was 38.
The official cause of his death is pending toxicology tests.
Eighties teen heartthrob Feldman was half of the famous “Two Coreys” duo, which was the title of their 2007 A&E reality show.