The movie actor River Phoenix passed away at age 23, too young.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Former child actor who starred in Stand by Me and earned an Academy Award nomination for his role in Running on Empty. He also played young Indiana Jones in the 1989 blockbuster Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. He tragically died of a drug overdose at the young age of 23.
Growing up, he and his family spent time living with a religious cult called the Children of God. At age ten, he began acting in TV commercials.
His last film was the drama feature Dark Blood. Filming wasn’t completed due to his death and the feature remained incomplete for 19 years before it was finally pieced together and shown at the Netherlands Film Festival in September 2012.
How did River Phoenix die?
Drug Overdose caused River Phoenix's death in 1993.
| Cause of death | Drug Overdose |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 23 years |
| Profession | Movie Actor |
| Birthday | August 23, 1970 |
| Death date | October 31, 1993 |
| Place of death | West Hollywood, California, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
"I've been wanting to go into music ever since I can remember. I mean even before I became an actor. I just thought it would be a tough field to break into, so I became an actor instead."
River Phoenix
"Music is a hobby, because I'm not making any money out of it, but I put just as much conviction into that as I do into my acting."
River Phoenix
"I did my best work in The Mosquito Coast. I know it wasn't such a big hit, but for me it was more meaningful than anything else I'd ever done."
River Phoenix
"It's a great feeling to think that I can be a friend to so many people through my movies."
River Phoenix
"Everything is ironic to me. There are moments I find hysterical, but I'm probably the only one who would find that, except for a few people."
River Phoenix
