| First Name | Layne |
| Middle Name | Thomas |
| Last Name | Staley |
| Full Name at Birth | Layne Thomas Staley |
| Other Names | Layne Elmer |
| Age | 34 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | August 22, 1967 |
| Birthplace | Kirkland, Washington, USA |
| Date of Death | April 5, 2002 |
| Location of Death | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Cause of Death | Mixture of Heroin and Cocaine known as Speedball |
| Height | 6' 1" (185 cm) |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| Religion | Christian |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Meadowdale High School, Lynnwood, Washington, USA |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Musician |
| Occupation Category | Singer |
| Claim to Fame | Lead singer of Alice in Chains |
| Father | Phil StaleyJim Elmer (step father) |
| Mother | Nancy McCallum Staley |
Layne Thomas Staley (August 22, 1967 – c. April 5, 2002) was an American musician who served as the lead singer and co-lyricist of the rock group Alice in Chains, which was formed in Seattle, Washington in 1987 by Staley and guitarist Jerry Cantrell. Alice in Chains rose to international fame as part of the grunge movement of the early 1990s. The band became known for its distinct vocal style, which often included the "snarl-to-a-scream" vocals of Staley, as well as the harmonized vocals of Staley and Cantrell. Staley was also a member of the supergroups Mad Season and Class of '99. He struggled throughout his career with severe drug addiction, which caused his death in April 2002.
Selected Layne Staley film and TV show credits: