TMZ Reports Corey Haim Dead Of Overdose

This is a sad way to start the day. TMZ has reported (CBS followed up) that Eighties teen star Corey Haim was found dead in his home this morning from an apparent drug overdose. From TMZ:

Actor Corey Haim died this morning of an apparent overdose — possibly accidental — according to LAPD. He was 38.

Police tell us they were called to St. Joseph’s hospital in Burbank, CA shortly before 4AM PT to investigate.

Haim shot to fame in the 80s — when he co-starred in a number of films, including “The Lost Boys,” with Corey Feldman.

According to IMDB, Haim had a number of movies lined up, and a couple already completed. More details as they come.

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