Corey Haim: 1971-2010
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Actor Corey Haim died in Los Angeles Wednesday morning at the age of 38. The star of such cult classic films as "Lucas," "License to Drive" and "The Lost Boys," Haim was considered a teen idol at the height of his success in the 1980s. The actor spent years battling drugs and spoke about his struggle with addiction several times. Click through to see highlights of the young actor's career.
TMZ reports that four prescriptions bottles were found in the bedroom of Haim's mother's apartment -- where the actor allegedly collapsed. Haim's mother called 911 at 12:53 am on March 10, sources say. Corey's mother reportedly told authorities of her son's battle with prescription drug addiction. <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2010/03/10/corey-haim-collapsed-prescriptions-drugs-death-overdose-found/">For more, visit tmz.com.</a> (A&E)
Haim appeared in this 2009 movie with Jason Stratham.
Haim starred in "Crank: High Voltage" as Randy, donning a mullet for the part.
In 2008, Haim ran an ad in Hollywood trade publication 'Variety' stating "This is not a stunt. I'm back. I'm ready to work. I'm ready to make amends."
Warner Brothers reportedly plans to release a Lost Boys 3 film, and though Haim did not participate, he said he was looking forward to coming back for a fourth "Lost Boys" film. "Lost Boys: The Thirst" is said to be coming out on DVD this year and features Corey Feldman.
Haim appeared in several of his most successful films with his childhood friend, actor Corey Feldman. The two became affectionately known as "The Coreys" by fans. In 2007, they starred in a reality show about their relationship called "The Two Coreys." (A&E)
In a scene with Feldman's wife for "The Two Coreys." (A&E)
With Feldman in a reality show promo shot for "The Two Coreys." After two seasons, Feldman stated his refusal to work with Haim until he recovered from his drug addiction. A & E decided against a third season of "The Two Coreys" and canceled it in July 2008. (A&E)
With former fiance Holly Fields at an event in 1998.
The Canadian-born actor boasted a massive female following during the late 1980s and early 1990s, often appearing in teen magazines like BOP and Tiger Beat.
Haim's rapid rise to fame at such a young age exposed him to the dark side of Hollywood. It was widely reported that he entered rehab for the first time in 1989.
The former child actor was born in Toronto, Canadan, the son of Judy, an Israeli-born computer operator, and Bernie, who worked in sales.
One of Haim's most popular films - and one of four in which he starred with Corey Feldman on the big screen - was "License to Drive" in 1988.
In 1988, Haim released a self-promotional video documentary called "Corey Haim: Me, Myself, and I."
Some of Haim's most popular other films included "Lucas" and "Dream a Little Dream."
One of Haim's many teen magazine covers.
In 2006, Haim was ranked #8 on VH1's Greatest Teen Stars.
In 1988, Haim starred in the horror film 'Watchers.'
The 1987 movie is perhaps Haim's most memorable -- and successful -- film, and kicked off his famous partnership with Corey Feldman. Haim also starred alongside Jason Patric and Kiefer Sutherland in the Joel Schumacher vampire flick.
The two Coreys were hugely popular.
In 1987 Corey starred in the NBC comedy "Roomies." (AP Photo/NBC)
In 1985, Haim starred in a feature film version of Stephen King's novella "Silver Bullet." He played a paraplegic boy and shared the screen with Gary Busey.