River Phoenix's death sent shockwaves through Hollywood, after the promising actor's career was suddenly cut short by a devastating overdose. The actor's mother shared a moving tribute to her son ...

It’s been 30 years since the tragic death of River Phoenix, the young actor best known for his roles in "Stand By Me" and "My Own Private Idaho." Phoenix was just 23 years old when he died in ...

River Phoenix was just 23 years old when he died on October 31, 1993. His death was caused by an overdose outside of The Viper Room nightclub in Hollywood after months of using hard drugs.

Peace and love, River Phoenix.” I was pleasantly surprised ... I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of River’s drug overdose death outside a West Hollywood nightclub.

This is how Samantha Mathis recalls the last hours of River Phoenix's life. She talked about the fateful night of his death in The Guardian, 25 years after the fact. What happened in the early ...

He really believed that one person can make a difference." Here is a look at what happened the night River Phoenix died and the legacy he left behind. Barry King/WireImage Phoenix’s death was ruled a ...

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