by Mike Krumboltz There was always something tragic about Corey Haim , even before he died Wednesday at the age of 38. A cautionary tale of the highest order, he reached career heights at a young age, only to see his success undone by addiction. It was impossible to talk about one Corey without mentioning the other. The day after troubled actor Mr. Haim died at 38, Web searches on his former costar and friend Corey Feldman immediately soared into the stratosphere.