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Corey Haim, '80s Teen Idol, Dies at 38
The actor, known for roles in films like 'The Lost Boys', struggled with addiction later in his career.
Jan. 30, 2026 at 8:47pm
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Corey Haim, a Canadian-American actor who rose to fame in the 1980s as a teen idol, died on March 10, 2010, in Los Angeles, California at the age of 38. Haim's breakthrough role came in the 1987 film 'The Lost Boys', but he later faced challenges including drug addiction and financial difficulties that impacted his later career. An investigation into the circumstances of his death raised questions about potential foul play and overprescription of prescription drugs.
Why it matters
Haim's story highlights the challenges many young actors face in Hollywood, from substance abuse issues to the difficulty of maintaining fame and success over the long term. His death also sparked an investigation into the role prescription drugs may have played, raising broader concerns about the over-prescription of medications.
The details
Haim began his acting career in the early 1980s, quickly gaining recognition for his roles in several popular teen films. He starred alongside Corey Feldman in a string of successful movies, becoming a prominent figure in the 'Brat Pack'-adjacent teen movie scene. His breakthrough role came in the 1987 film 'The Lost Boys', a vampire horror comedy that significantly boosted his career. However, Haim later faced struggles with drug addiction and financial difficulties that impacted his later career. In 2007, he appeared in a documentary 'Lost Boys: The Tribe' that addressed his addiction issues and the challenges he faced in Hollywood.
- Haim began his acting career in the early 1980s.
- Haim's breakthrough role came in the 1987 film 'The Lost Boys'.
- Haim appeared in the 2007 documentary 'Lost Boys: The Tribe'.
- Haim died on March 10, 2010 at the age of 38.
The players
Corey Haim
A Canadian-American actor who rose to fame in the 1980s as a teen idol, known for roles in films like 'The Lost Boys'.
Corey Feldman
Haim's co-star in a string of successful teen films in the 1980s, forming part of the 'Brat Pack' scene.
Judy Haim
Haim's mother, who hired a private investigator to look into the circumstances surrounding her son's death.
Alan Alanson
The private investigator hired by Judy Haim to investigate the circumstances of Corey Haim's death.
What’s next
The Los Angeles County Coroner's office is expected to release a final amended death certificate for Corey Haim that will include more details on the contributing factors to his death.
The takeaway
Corey Haim's tragic story highlights the challenges many young actors face in navigating fame and success in Hollywood, from substance abuse issues to the difficulty of maintaining a career over the long term. His death has also raised broader concerns about the over-prescription of medications and the role they may play in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
