Obituary of River Phoenix

River Phoenix

River Phoenix (born August 23rd, 1970 in Madras, Oregon) was a Film Actor who was best known for acting in several movies including the movie "Running on Empty". River died on October 31st, 1993 and his death was possibly because of a drug overdose. He was only 23 years old.

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River Phoenix Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Phoenix, River
Common Name: River Phoenix
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Madras, Oregon, United States
Birth Date: August 23, 1970
Age: 23 (at death)
Occupations:
Genre: Rock and Roll Music
Active Years: 1982-1993

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Oreo Cookies
Favorite Color: Brown (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

River's Family Tree

Birth Name: River Jude Bottom
Father: John Lee Bottom
Mother: Arlyn Dunetz
Brother(s):

Joaquin Phoenix (born October 28, 1974)

Sister(s):

Rain Phoenix (born November 21, 1972)
Liberty Phoenix (born July 05, 1976)
Summer Phoenix (born December 10, 1978)

Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: October 31 1993 at age 23
Place: West Hollywood, California, United States
Cause of Death: Overdose (Acute multiple drug intoxication)
Interment: He was cremated and his ashes were scattered at the family ranch in Micanopy, Florida.

Category Tags:

Film Actor TV Actor Musician Rock and Roll Music Genre American Born on August 23rd Born in 1970 Born in Oregon Died in 1993 Died at age 23 Died from Overdose

Quotable Quotes:

"In bad times and in good, I've never lost my sense of zest for life. "

"River Phoenix was a brilliant and talented actor who brought passion and depth to every character he portrayed, leaving a lasting impact on the film industry and his fans. (V)"

Is Mr. River Phoenix still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.