• American actor River Phoenix was cast for roles such as Stand by Me, The Mosquito Coast and My Own Private Idaho. He was nominated for an Academy Award at the age of 18 for his performance in Running on Empty and received critics favor as well. His last film Dark Blood in 1993 was never released as it was three weeks away from completion at the time of his death.

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: River Jude Bottom
  2. Born: August 23, 1970
  3. Died: October 31, 1993
  4. Birthplace: Metolius, Oregon
  5. Nicknames: Rio, Riv
  6. Brother: Joaquin Phoenix
  7. Dated: Martha Plimpton, Samantha Mathis, and Suzanne Solgot
  8. Best friend: Keanu Reeves

• His Death

  River was found outside the Viper Room, a Hollywood nightclub on the sidewalk having convulsions, allegedly after partaking in a lethal dose of heroin and cocaine, known as a speedball. His brother Joaquin dialed 911, and family friend Samantha Mathis and Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea were on hand to help, but to no avail, as the young star died from a drug-induced heart failure. He was pronounced dead at 1:51am on October 31, 1993 at 23 years old.

• Quotes

  1. "I wish sometimes that I wasn't as conscious as I am."
  2. "Addiction is not just for bad people or scum-bags; it's a universal disease."
  3. "I don't want to die in a car accident. When I die it'll be a glorious day. It'll probably be a waterfall."

• Related Mahalo Pages

  Joaquin Phoenix | Summer Phoenix | Johnny Depp | Stand By Me (Film) | Ethan Hawke | Keanu Reeves | Indiana Jones Films | My Own Private Idaho | Joaquin Phoenix Retirement | Joaquin Phoenix Band The Lady is a Tramp

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