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River Phoenix

  • 23 years old
  • Born Aug 23, 1970
  • Died Oct 31, 1993
  • United States
an Academy Award-nominated American film actor, listed on John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 38 as one of twelve "promising new actors of 1986"
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Born River Jude Bottom in Madras Oregon, River was born to poverty.  His parents were missionaries.  He and his family were also strict vegans.  He and his siblings were forced to work as street performers in order to help support the family.

He had an extremely promising career in film, and a music band.  He starred in 17 movies on television and the big screen from 1984-1994.  He died of

an overdose of heroine and cocaine, with his brother present.

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Rest In Peace

James (Nov 04, 2008)

Watching Stand by me and your other work made me a huge fan I know life was hard and still hard for some who feel more than others which made you a person with a great heart and ability to love beyond all that others want. Rest in peace a trully missed talent and angel on earth..

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jennifer (Apr 02, 2008)

river your still my hero.

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Samy (Jan 24, 2008)

I love you for ever, Rio.

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