Corey Haim's death blamed on overdose

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11/03/2010 11:16:01

The death of 1980s movie star Corey Haim is being blamed on an overdose of prescription medication.

The 38-year-old, best known for his role in vampire hit The Lost Boys, died after collapsing at his mother's house in Los Angeles.

Haim had suffered drug problems in the past. In 2000 he admitted taking 85 valium a day.

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