Dominick Brascia was a former actor and radio host who was involved in several scandals and controversies in his life. He died on November 26, 2018, at the age of 61, of natural causes, according to his employer. But who was Dominick Brascia and what were the allegations that surrounded him? Here is a brief overview of his life, career, and controversies.
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Early Life and Acting Career
Dominick Brascia was born on April 6, 1957, on Staten Island in New York City. Little is known about his early life and family background. He started his acting career in the early 1980s, appearing in movies and TV shows such as “Friday the 13th: A New Beginning”, “Evil Laugh”, “Hard Rock Nightmare”, “Knight Rider”, and “Night Court”. He also directed some low-budget horror films such as “Evil Laugh” and “My Life as a Troll”. His last movie appearance was in 2001, in “My Life as a Troll”.
Radio Career and Personality
After his acting career faded, Dominick Brascia turned to radio as a programmer, producer, and host. He worked for several radio stations in different states, such as KSTE (650 AM) in Sacramento, California, where he ran the popular morning show “Armstrong & Getty” However, he was also known for his infighting and outbursts with his co-workers and bosses, which led to his firing from KSTE. He then became an independent podcaster, recording from his kitchen table under the name “Dominick on the Air”. He later moved to Bozeman, Montana, where he resumed his morning show for KMMS (1450 AM).
Corey Haim Scandal and Accusations
Dominick Brascia’s name became notorious when he was linked to the alleged sexual abuse of the late actor Corey Haim. Haim was a child star who appeared in movies such as “Lucas” and “The Lost Boys” with his friend and fellow actor Corey Feldman. Haim died in 2010 at the age of 38 from pneumonia and drug-related complications. Feldman claimed that both he and Haim were sexually abused by several Hollywood figures when they were young, and he made a documentary called “Truth” to expose them.
Brascia was one of the people who Feldman accused of abusing Haim. Brascia had worked with Haim on the set of “The Lost Boys” in 1986. Brascia claimed that Haim had confided in him that he had sex with Charlie Sheen when he was 13 years old on the set of “Lucas” in 1985. Brascia told this story to the National Enquirer, which published it in 2017. Sheen denied the allegations and sued the Enquirer for defamation.
However, Haim’s mother, Judy Haim, came to Sheen’s defense and said that Brascia was lying. She said that Brascia was the one who had sexually assaulted her son on the set of “The Lost Boys” when he was 15 years old. She also said that Feldman was involved in the cover-up and that he was using her son’s name to make money from his documentary. Brascia denied Judy Haim’s accusations and said that he was never alone with Corey Haim on the set of “The Lost Boys”. He also said that he was not the person who Feldman had hinted at before as Haim’s abuser.
Another person who accused Brascia of abusing Haim was Greg Harrison, a childhood friend of Haim. Harrison said that Brascia had molested Haim at a party when he was 14 years old and that Feldman had arranged it. Harrison also said that Brascia had threatened him with a gun when he confronted him about it later. Brascia denied Harrison’s allegations as well and said that he had never met him or been to any party with him.
Death and Aftermath
Dominick Brascia died on November 26, 2018, at his home in Bozeman, Montana. His employer, KMMS radio station, said that he died of natural causes. However, some media sources reported that the Los Angeles Police Department was investigating a case involving Brascia and the alleged sexual abuse of Corey Haim at the time of his death. It is not clear whether the investigation was ever completed or whether any charges were filed against Brascia.
Dominick Brascia’s death did not end the controversy surrounding him and the Corey Haim scandal. Feldman released his documentary “Truth” in 2020, in which he named Brascia as one of Haim’s abusers. Judy Haim continued to deny Feldman’s claims and said that Brascia was innocent. She also said that she was glad that Brascia was dead and that he deserved it. Sheen also continued to pursue his lawsuit against the Enquirer and Brascia’s estate, seeking damages for the damage to his reputation.
Dominick Brascia’s life and death remain a mystery and a source of debate for many people. He was a former actor and radio host who had some success in his career, but he was also a controversial figure who was accused of serious crimes. He died of natural causes, but he also left behind a legacy of scandals and allegations. He was a man who divided opinions and stirred passions, even after his death.
