LOS ANGELES — Corey Feldman won't be attending the funeral service for his longtime friend and frequent co-star, Corey Haim, scheduled for Tuesday in his native Toronto.
"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 said 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," he continued. "Instead, I will remain in Los Angeles quietly mourning and planning his memorial."
"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," ended Feldman's statement.
Haim, 38, died early Wednesday after collapsing at the home he was sharing with his mother in Los Angeles. He had flu-like symptoms that he was treating with prescription medications in the days leading up to his death. His official cause of death has yet to be determined.
Feldman and Haim starred together in eight movies, including such '80s hits as The Lost Boys and License to Drive.
The pair recently reunited in the A&E reality series The Two Coreys, which was canceled in 2008 after two seasons.
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