Although hes best known for acting, this talented star also sang and played guitar for Alekas Attic, a band he formed with his sister, Rain. In the first film, the angelic-looking ORourke plays the role of Carol Anne Freeling, the youngest daughter in a family whose home is plagued by a supernatural apparition. She was outside of her complex one night when the man she was dating got into it with a group of people, a ruckus ensued, and he shot Tara. June 15, 201602:31. Dana Michelle Plato (ne Strain; November 7, 1964 - May 8, 1999) was an American actress.An influential "teen idol" of the late 1970s and early 1980s, Plato was recognized for her television work, for which she was included on VH1's list of "100 Greatest Kid Stars".Plato was born to teen mother Linda Strain in 1964 and was adopted by Dean and Florine "Kay" Plato in 1965. He died alone on a cot in NYC with no one to claim his body.. Next: An actress dies similarly to the way her character did on TV. Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead by a friend on Super Bowl Sunday in 2014. Rich appeared on-screen as Nicholas Bradshaw, the youngest son in the Bradford family, in the hit series Eight is Enough from 1977-1981. He was found dead hanging from a doorway in his suite at the Ritz-Carlton Double Bay hotel in Sydney . He . Her overdose came after six years of sobriety, during which Lovato felt increasingly hemmed in by the measures her longtime managers took to help her stay on track. Death by a car crash is something we wouldnt wish on our worst enemy. Judy Garland, forever best known for her role in The Wizard of Oz, died from a barbituate overdose on June 22, 1969, in London. 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In Demi Lovato's case, the star first started doing drugs aged 17, blaming her addict and "abusive" father as the reason she ended up getting hooked. However, a post-mortem examination showed hed actually had fatal levels of fentanyl in his system. A British IT exec died from a fentanyl overdose during a trip to Disney World in Florida with his wife and young son, a UK court has heard. When that show ended, all of the roles dried up on television, and the only movie work he could get was in movies with titles like Slainsville and Bad Girls From Valley High (both released after his death). She was also reportedly dabbling with marijuana and was experimenting with prescription drugs such as Xanax and Ambien - and ended upback in rehab in September 2016, after a high-profile spat with former flame Justin Bieber. Two other people were also killed in the incident. Amy Winehouse PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP/Getty Images. He finally traveled home to London several months later, and by that time, the sickness moved to his pancreas. The driver lost control of the car, and the fiery crash killed both men. By Author Kay D. Rhodes at Switzers death is one of the stranger ones youll find on this list. He went on star in detective drama Rizzoli & Isles, but he failed to turn up for filming in August 2013. Her first leading role came in 1993, as Myra Monkhouse inFamily Matters. He teamed with Corey Feldman (and the duo became known as The Coreys) for a series of films, but his is sadly one of the more typical stories of a kid getting caught up in his own fame, having people around him who were looking out for themselves and the eventual decline of a career due to drugs and alcohol. She did an interview with Howard Stern a few days before her death. Cory Monteith, pictured in 2009. Its a shame. Ol Dirty Bastard died from a mixture of cocaine and a prescription pain killer back in November of 2004. The comedian/actor was found dead in his room at the Chateau Marmont on March 5, 1982. 1. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. As noted by The New York Times, the coroner found deadly levels of cocaine and morphine in his system. He kicked down the door of someone he felt owed him money. Selena Gomez was one of Disneys most recognisable faces, starring in Wizards of Waverly Place and the Princess Protection Programme. Hollywood was shocked when 10-year-old child star Judith Barsi died at the hands of her suicidal father in 1988. Brad Renfro died from a heroin overdose on January 15, 2008, in Los Angeles. Next: Addiction ended this child stars promising career. Whitney Houston passed away from a cocaine overdose and drowning on February 11, 2012. Dr Linda also points to the strained relationships many child stars (including Demi, Britney and Lindsay) have with their parents. Since he was a minor and it was his first offense, he was allowed to slide if he agreed to regularly test for drugs. Unfortunately, they did not discover their misdiagnosis until it was too late. However, her life has been peppered with legal run-ins and controversies ever since a booze-fuelled car crash in 2007, and she has had a notably sour relationship with her father which may have contributed to her turmoil. Many still cant believe John Belushi is gone. Despite it being his fault the dog got lost, he thought the owner should pay the reward. As his acting career took off, Corey Haims personal life spiraled out of control. Unless otherwise noted, all biographical details are courtesy ofBiography.com. Sad stuff. According to Access Hollywood, the coroner determined that pulmonary congestion not a drug overdose caused his death. In order to qualify for this list, an actor had to first start acting in major projects before the age of 18 but didn't live past the age of 35. On May 24, 2008, Knox was stabbed five times in the chest outside a bar in London as he tried to defend his brother fromanattacker, reported the BBC. Michelle Kapusta also contributed to this article. The 18-year-old star from '9-1-1: Lonestar' died from "fentanyl eff Before she became a household name with her breakthrough role as scene-stealing Tai in 1995s Clueless, Brittany Murphy was a regular on television during her teen years, appearing on such shows as Party of Five, Blossom, Sister Sister, and even Kids Incorporated. When police were called to check on him in his LA apartment, he was found dead. Next: A terrible accident spelled bad news for this child star. Several months before filming began, doctors misdiagnosed ORourke with Crohns disease. "We will all miss . Next: Domestic violence ended this little girls life. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 'Jeopardy!' The troubled model passed away from a combination of prescription drugs on February 8, 2007. 1 Prince About six weeks after he passed away at home in Minnesota, it was confirmed that Prince died of an opiate overdose. A Stimulant overdose occurs when the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, or blood circulation rate is overworked to the point of breaking down Symptoms of Stimulant overdose include: Jerking or rigid limbs Irregular or shallow breathing Sudden onset of high fever Rapidly increasing pulse Loss of consciousness Chest pain Severe headaches "Kim suddenly left us on . Walkers greatest career success came as an adult when he played Brian OConner in 2001s The Fast and the Furious. As an actor, he was regularly compared with Johnny Depp, so it was ironic that he died outside of The Viper Room, an LA music club part-owned by Depp, who was supposedly on stage performing with Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers at the time of Phoenixs collapse. Demi Lovato starred in Disney Channel's movie "Camp Rock" and the show "Sonny With a Chance." In the documentary series "Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil," she shares the details of her 2018 overdose, her three strokes, heart attack, brain damage, and rape by a Disney co-star who faced no repercussions for his actions. We know it wont end well, but our craving for entertainment is bigger than our desire to do much about it. After that, Thomas had a few smaller roles and also appeared in music videos for artists like Boyz II Men and Dru Hill. Doctors surgically removed the tumor, before a second cancerous growth appeared in 1998. Kevin Winter/Getty Images . His death was first reported Monday by TMZ, which said the actor died in "a homeless housing facility" in Los Angeles. He had a morphine needle still in his arm. Her representative later revealed the star was suffering from Lupus, an autoimmune disease, and that she entered rehab for chemotherapy to treat the illness. Posey's family revealed the tragic cause of her death in a Tuesday statement to TMZ a day after news broke that the 16 . The 21-year-old former Camp Rock actress first checked into rehab when she was just 18 years old,and at one stage she reportedly took cocaine several times a day - even smuggling it onto to planes rather than go without her fix. Those are the lucky ones; there are plenty who ended up dead. Early in her career, Michelle Thomas became a mainstay on sitcom television. Ironically, Inglewood police think Correa-McMullen may have also died at the hands of gang violence. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. She was just 27 at the time. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Jason's mother, Nancy Davis Rickel, confirmed his death to The Hollywood Reporter, at the time. Although he acted since age five, Johnny Lewiss big break came at 16 years old when he appeared on Malcolm in the Middle and 7th Heaven. Only 28 years old, it determined that the Oscar-winner had died from a fatal combination of painkillers, anti-anxiety drugs and sleeping pills. A promising young actor and musician, River Phoenixs breakout role was in 1986s Stand By Me. When Ledger was found dead, a bottle of prescription pills was found near his body, and people thought he might have committed suicide, but the coroner reported a few weeks later he died of an accidental overdose by mixing pain killers, sleeping pills, and anti-anxiety medication. The TV star had faced addiction problems since his late teens Cory Monteith, star of the hit TV musical comedy Glee, died from a heroin and alcohol overdose, a coroner in British Columbia. His death was caused by drug toxicity. A few years later, he was charged for trying to steal a yacht, a dumb move that got him a couple of years of probation. So, with a heavy heart, we look back at 16 Former Child Stars Who Died After Losing Their Fame. As she entered adulthood, her star shone ever brighter, starring opposite Eminem in 8 Mile and voicing Gloria in Happy Feet and Luanne in King of the Hill. Enough! Jason was found unresponsive in his bathroom on February 16. The show turned the diminutive actor into a pop culture phenomenon, thanks to his characters memorable catchphrase: Whatchu talkin bout, Willis?. River Phoenix died on Halloween night in 1993. Pettiets first big role, which likely led to so many other gigs, was as one of the brothers in the cult classic Dont Tell Mom The Babysitters Dead with Christina Applegate. A singer and actress who rose to fame as a star on the Disney Channel was hospitalized after what is believed to be a heroin overdose. 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She died two months later. In the film, Murphy portrayed an ugly duckling high school student who receives a makeover by a popular girl, played by Alicia Silverstone. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed the star's cause of death. While not all are like that, there are too many to ignore such a pattern. Human beings werent built to endure mental illness, Rich tweeted in September 2022. The actor co-founded the charity Cure Addiction Now that helped those struggling with addictions. The poster girl for post-Disney transformations, the world was stunned to watch as Hannah Montana star Miley ditched her PC-persona in favour of a far more sexualised stage presence. Peaches Geldof, 25, died in April 7 at her home in Wrotham, England. That person shot him with a .38 revolver after Switzer came at him with a switchblade. And Demi is far from the former Disney child star to go off the rails in adulthood, withShia LaBeouf, Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan (yes, that's where they really started) among the stars who struggled after finding fame with the network. Something went wrong, please try again later. A medical examiner ruled the 34-year-oldsdeath a suicide. Switzer famously played Alfalfa in MGMsOur Gangshorts, developing into a fan favorite character throughout his tenure (despite rubbing many of his cast members the wrong way). Weybourne was already dead by the time his wife made it to the hospital, and doctors initially said he died of cardiac arrest. 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While you may not remember his earliest work if youre from North America, the most famous Joker of all-time (sorry Jack Nicholson) was a child star in his native Australia, having played regular roles on the television shows Ship to Shore and Sweat. The legendary singer was 49 years old. Early Thursday he committed suicide, his sister Madylin Sweeten said in a statement. Her official cause of death . Rich was assumed to be dead for days before the manager of his LA-area apartment building found his lifeless body in the bathroom. Kim Mi-soo, star of Disney+ series Snowdrop, is the most recent actress who died suddenly at . Young had been suffering from depression and bipolar disorder for some time before his death and was on medication for both conditions. Celeb obsessed? She was also just 27 at the time. Upon release, he died from either falling or jumping off a roof. Toxicology tests showed high amounts of cocaine and morphine in the system of this 23-year old actor. After her breakout role in the 1982 horror film Poltergeist, child actor Heather ORourke starred inits two sequels, Poltergeist II: The Other Side and Poltergeist III. A year beforeFamily Matterswent off the air (1997), Thomas was diagnosed with a rare form of stomach cancer. He went out drinking alone after what his wife, Dorlyn, describedas a relaxing day drinking champagne during the best lunch, according to the Times of London on Sunday. The star died on board a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The partying was, at times, wild. Actress Naya Rivera died of in an accidental drowning incident in 2020. Tweet. However, Weybourne had no underlying health issues and I am content, after the findings of the autopsy, that his death was caused by fatal levels of fentanyl.. Bridgette Andersen. From 2019 to 2021, cocaine-involved deaths rose nearly 54% to 24,486 deaths. Apparently, he was such a good actor because it wasnt that much of a stretch. Stern pressured her to take a drug test. As noted in Corey Feldmans memoir Coreyography, both actors used hard drugs at a young age. Whitney Houston died from a cocaine overdose and drowning on Feb. 11, 2012, in her Beverly Hills, Calif., hotel room. He reprised his role as Brian OConner in fiveThe Fast and the Furious sequels, including 2015s blockbuster Furious 7. I dont know the circumstances that led up to his death as Mr. Weybourne died in another country, the official said. He was 19. Aaliyah. Kim Mi-soo, Korean Actor in 'Snowdrop,' Dies at 29. View our online Press Pack. And although she came off far better than many of her fellow child stars, Miley has been very vocal about the lasting effects of becoming famous so young. According to TMZ, items consistent with heroin or opioid use were found near him, including burnt tin foil and other paraphernalia. In 2002, he got a DUI after almost hitting a police car. She also lost custody of her son due to her drug and alcohol problems. Courts in the U.K recently heard testimony about what happened that night. Unfortunately, money problems plagued Coleman, despite Diffrent Strokes fame. Far too many celebrities have lost their lives to a drug overdose. The loss of Anton Yelchin in 2016 shook up Hollywood. Speaking. Law enforcement is investigating the death of Adam Rich, the star of Eight is Enough, as a potential overdose.. Former Disney Channel star Lee Thompson Young, 29, was found dead Aug. 19. Next: This famous little face didnt live past 12 years old. It is time for closure, they told the UK Times. It caused three strokes, a. US deaths from fentanyl have been on the rise since the 2010s, spiking during Covid-19 . Thanks for contacting us. Her family sued the hospital for misdiagnosing her a year earlier, and the parties settled out of court. Its takes a very, very strong person a warrior if you will to battle such illnesses.. Surrounded by her family, the 30-year-old died shortly after the growth ruptured. 1. He guest-starred on about 25 shows and had roles in movies like Ghost Dad, The Neverending Story II, and Ladybugs. ", Nancy concluded: "We ask for privacy as we take time to grieve this most devastating loss.". He was 33. 2 Whitney Houston Whitney Houston passed away from a. But it is widely believed drugs played a huge role in causing her to never regain consciousness after she passed out in a bathtub. Next: Sadly, this Disney star saw suicide as his only option. Billie Holiday. Brittany Murphy appeared in many TV sitcoms and commercials before her big break in the 1995 hit comedy Clueless. When you hear the phrase Hollywood Child Star, what comes to mind? Neighbors say they heard the woman screaming and called the police. Haim had gained a lot of weight, and while Feldman tried to look out for his best friend, Haim just never looked well on any of the episodes of the short-lived show. Heal your truth!. On Jan. 31, 1988, ORourke collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. Bridgette Andersen - who rose to fame as the title character in "Savannah Smiles" - struggled with an addiction to heroin during her teen years. Things took off from there, as he starred inAlpha Dogs, Charlie Bartlett,andTerminator Salvation,among other projects. Jimi Hendrix chocked on his own vomit after passing out from a heavy dose of barbiturates on September 18, 1970, in London. During his time on The Real World: San Francisco in 1994 he was one of the first gay people on mainstream television. In September 2018, music star Mac Miller died at his home in the Los Angeles area following an accidental overdose of fentanyl, cocaine and alcohol. The following year, he had a small role as a young Indiana Jones in Steven Spielbergs Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Sadly, there are a lot of trends to these deaths: depression, drugs, and suicide. He supposedly served three stints in rehab, MSN reported, and in recent years, hes taken to social media to destigmatize mental illness. Officers allegedly found white powder when they arrived at the scene and discovered his body, leading them to suspect drug use, according to TMZ. Gomez, 26, spent two weeks in a rehab facility back in early 2014 at treatment centre in Arizona which specialises in treating young people with addiction and trauma problems. He was 27. 1. Most people probably remember Lee Thompson Young as the charismatic Jett Jackson from the Disney Channel TV show The Famous Jett Jackson, which aired from 1998-2001. The Post has reached out to Richs representative for comment. Damien Watts was sentenced to five life sentences for his part in the incident. Like Coleman, Dana Plato found fame as a child actor on the 80s sitcom Diffrent Strokes. He was 79. Since he was deceased, he was never officially deemed a murderer, and his death was ruled accidental. According to the Los Angeles Times, doctors found a longstanding bowel obstruction. She said in a heartbreaking statement: "I am so heartbroken to share the saddest news of my life that my son Jason Davis passed away this morning in Los Angeles. On the way to the hospital, she had a heart attack and just managed to make it to the hospital where she died later in the day. The only thing those suffering from a mental illness know how to do is pretend to be ok, he wrote. The 20-year-old actor, who starred in several Disney shows including "Descendants," could not be revived after paramedics rushed to his. Yelchin received his break in Steven Spielbergs 2002 alien abduction-centricTakenminiseries. When the phrase troubled former child actor is said out loud, usually, Dana Platos name follows, unless its the name of one of her Diff'rent Strokes co-stars, Gary Coleman or Todd Bridges. A source said: Her friends and family became increasingly worried that there might be a serious problem with Selena. Phil . Source:Getty. | Bookmark Jason Davis' cause of death has been revealed as an accidental fentanyl overdose. They believed he either fell or jumped to his death. He was 38 years old at the time of his death on January 23, 2018. He first appeared in Lucas, but License to Drive was when he became a household name. A staggering array of ex-Disney stars have had serious troubles in later life from mental health strugglesto the tragic suicide of a former child actor. On May 8, 1999, her fianc found Plato in their Winnebago motorhome, dead of a drug overdose. At age 66, a famous musician and actor, Tom Petty died from an accidental drug overdose. Odds are its not a series of happy thoughts because it seems like for every one child actor who does well and becomes a successful adult actor, like Jodie Foster, there are many who cant make a successful transition. Many celebrities have lost their lives to a drug overdose his room disney star dies of overdose the Marmont... 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