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May 7, 2023 · River Phoenix, a rising star and activist, died of a drug overdose outside the Viper Room nightclub in 1993. Learn about his early life, career, and the downward spiral that led to his tragic end.
Phoenix died at age 23 from combined drug intoxication in West Hollywood in the early hours of Halloween, 1993, having overdosed on cocaine and heroin (a mixture commonly known as speedball) at The Viper Room. [3] Early life. Phoenix was born on August 23, 1970, in Madras, Oregon, the first child of Arlyn Dunetz and John Lee Bottom. [4] .
Oct 31, 2023 · River Phoenix died from a drug overdose outside of The Viper Room nightclub in 1993, at the age of 23. Learn about the circumstances of his death, the toxicology report, his family's reaction and his legacy as an actor and activist.
Apr 2, 2014 · Phoenix died of a drug overdose outside West Hollywood's Viper Room in 1993. Early Life. Born River Jude Bottom on August 23, 1970, in Madras, Oregon. Considered one of the most talented actors...
May 14, 2022 · River Phoenix was a rising star and activist who died of a drug overdose at age 23 in 1993. Learn about his early life, career, and the events that led to his fatal night at the Viper Room club.
Nov 13, 2009 · On October 31, 1993, the 23-year-old actor River Phoenix, who starred in Stand by Me and My Own Private Idaho, collapsed outside a West Hollywood nightclub. He was one of the most promising actors of his generation and had received an Oscar nomination for Running on Empty.
Oct 22, 2013 · Learn about the actor-musician's brief life and tragic death from a new book by Rolling Stone contributor Gavin Edwards. Read how he starred in Stand by Me, bonded with his co-stars, and struggled with addiction.
