Best known as Kimberly Drummond, the older sister on TV's "Diff'rent Strokes," Dana went through a lot while never quite escaping the scrutiny of the media and fans. Make sure that the file is a photo. "It's a shame that such a talented human being would do this with his life," his paternal grandmother, Joni Richardson, who had helped raised him, told People at the time. After their divorce in 1990, Lambert took custody of their son, who later suffered from depression and shot himself in the head. [55] In 2006, NBC aired the television film Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Diff'rent Strokes, which was based on the lives of the child stars who had worked on the show. He didn't leave a note but friendssaid he had been depressed aboutthe state of his careerthough the work kept trickling in, they weren't the starring parts that landed him in endless teen-magazine spreads in the first half of the '90s. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [10][11], Plato separated from Lambert in January 1988, the same week her mother died of scleroderma. Watch: EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Performs 'Rise' Guitar Solo Live For First Time, METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Is Almost Nine Years Sober, Watch: TOM MORELLO Performs At WAYNE KRAMER's 75th-Birthday Party. speaks out against the above mentioned and. And I was just talking to her, trying to figure out who she was. Lanny Lambert was the husband of 'Diff'rent Strokes' star Dana Plato. Plato played the role of Kimberly Drummond on the sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes." Even after the interview, Plato would never seem to get over the negativity and seemed depressed about how things were unfolding for her.The next day, while returning to California, Plato and Menchaca would stop at Menchaca's mother's home in Moore, Oklahoma for a Mother's Day visit. As DiCaprio acknowledged almost a decade ago, there were people whocame up around the time he did who didn't make it in the end. Plato attempted to establish herself as a serious actress, but found it difficult to achieve success. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. She spoke about her life, discussing her financial problems and past run-ins with the law. He was 27 when he hanged himself in the hallway of his L.A. apartment in 2003. The same friend told Whitaker that Lambert always said, "he wanted to be with Mom.". "Emotionally they did. It's Me, Margaret (2023) - Movie Review, Chilly Scenes of Winter (1979) - Blu-ray Review, Joaquin Phoenix 911 Call - River Phoenix - Viper Room. Even though Lambert mostly grew up with his paternal grandmother, Joni Richardson, he was attached to his mother. Astrological Sign: Scorpio, Death Year: 1999, Death date: May 8, 1999, Death State: Oklahoma, Death Country: United States, Article Title: Dana Plato Biography, Author: Biography.com Editors, Website Name: The Biography.com website, Url: https://www.biography.com/actors/dana-plato, Publisher: A&E; Television Networks, Last Updated: September 15, 2022, Original Published Date: April 3, 2014. He was only 14 years old when she committed suicide. FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Recalls 'Making Out' With 'Diff'rent He died in 2017. Toward the end of her career, Plato chose roles that were erotic;[39] she appeared nude in Prime Suspect (1989) and Compelling Evidence (1995), and in the softcore erotic drama Different Strokes: The Story of Jack and Jilland Jill (1998), the title of which was changed after filming in order to tie it to Plato's past. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. BLABBERMOUTH.NET uses the Facebook Comments plugin to let people comment on content on the site using their Facebook account. Please reset your password. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Try again later. does not take responsibility for any action taken as a result of reading this article. [7][8][9], On May 8, 1999, Plato was found dead from an overdose of prescription drugs at the age of 34, which was later ruled a suicide. Micara went on to record and tour with Gary U.S. Bonds and play drums on film soundtracks before changing careers to public-school teaching. Joni Richardson says her 25-year-old grandson Tyler Lambert, who committed suicide May 6, was never able to come to terms with the 1999 death of his mother, Diff'rent Strokes star Dana Plato . When she was three, her adoptive parents divorced and she lived with her mother. Dana Plato on set of "Diff'rent Strokes" | Photo: Getty Images. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Johnny Whitaker, Plato's former manager and a friend of the family, told ABCNews.com he once tried to intervene in Lambert's drug use. Coleman, 42, fell ill at his Santaquin, Utah, home Wednesday evening and was rushed by ambulance to a hospital, the spokesman said in a statement released Friday. The Most Cringe-Worthy Red Carpet Looks From 2002. According to a family friend, Tyler became withdrawn and would not talk to anyone for days. Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. Ironically, she had been offered the role of a teen prostitute that eventually went to a 13-year-oldBrooke Shields in 1978'sPretty Baby, but turned it down because she didn't want to be typecast. We would hang out. She was found dead in her RV, which she shared with fiancee Robert Menchaca, during a visit with family in Oklahoma. We were sitting out in her truck; she had a truck. "I'm not just saying that nowI said that before he died. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. "I've never been happier. "You just wanted to take care of this boy," talent manager J.J. Harris remembered to the Seattle Times in 2008. [54], In 2000, Fox broadcast a television movie based on Plato, titled After Diff'rent Strokes: When the Laughter Stopped. She was released from her contract later that year. Plato later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she struggled with poverty and unemployment. She moved to Las Vegas, hoping to advance her career, but could only find retail and service industry jobs. Learn all about Lanny Lambert on AllMusic. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. To get closer to his mother, he tattooed her name on his arm right across his fingers. To do so, click the downward arrow on the top-right corner of the Facebook comment (the arrow is invisible until you roll over it) and select the appropriate action. She played Kimberly Drummond on the NBC sitcom Diff'rent Strokes but was cut from the show when she became pregnant. In 1990 she made a brief attempt at a musical career, sponsored by producer Howie Rice. Plato was only 34 years old at the time of her passing. Phoenix had also mentioned beingsexually abused as a little boy when his family was still a part of the Children of God cult, a group he later called "disgusting. He was just a boy, a very good-hearted boy who was very f--ked up and had no idea how to implement his good intentions. "Tyler wanted to. Lane Lambert - Wikipedia So when we made The Wolf of Wall Street, I told him I'd been worried about him. She was adopted by Dean and Kay Plato and raised in the San Fernando Valley. Rough-and-tumble. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Larry Clark, who directed Renfro in 2001'sBully, recalled the actor promising he was sober while lobbying for the role in the film, based on a real-life story abouta group of teens who murdered their tormentor. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Lanny Lambert's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl She was 34 when she died. 1 child. One of most haunting examples of drugs ruiningareal-deal acting career was the Jan. 15, 2008, death of Brad Renfro, star ofThe Client, Tom and Huck, Sleepers,Apt Pupiland more until addiction destroyed his life. Plato had a son, Tyler, with her former husband, rock guitarist Lanny Lambert. Her girl-next-door cuteness and seemingly effortless way with comedy won her lots of fans during the show's prime time run, which lasted from 1978 to 1986. But he never was. Tyler tried to get over losing his mum at such a young age, but he also became a victim of his mother's death. It is best remembered for the controversy it created over the violence and sexuality, along with that surrounding Mortal Kombat, which had eventually led to the creation of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).[37][38]. In a last-ditch attempt to revive her career, Plato hired a new accountant to manage her money and had breast augmentation surgery. Dana Plato and Kirk Cameron on set | Photo: Getty Images. Lanny Lambert was given custody of Tyler. She blasted her way back into the headlines in January of 1992, when she was arrested for the armed robbery of a Las Vegas video store (which she used a pellet gun and netted her $164) - she was charged with armed robbery and was later sentenced to five years probation. Sorrentino, Granato, and Pontbriand sang "White Lies" alongside music faculty at a concert of 1971 music at Palm Beach Atlantic University. From there, she dabbled in softcore pornography, including a 1997 feature based on her "Diff'rent Strokes" past. ", "As River grew, he did become more and more uncomfortable being the poster boy for all good things," mom Heart Phoenix toldEsquire in 1994. ", Stern said she looked fine to him, but while some callers offered words of support, a few accused her of lying about her sobriety, including one who called her an "ex-druggie, ex-con lesbian with mental-health problems.". Sadly and tragically, she never awoke from her sleep. The couple married on April 24, 1984, and their only child, Tyler Edward Lambert, was born on July 2, 1984. [21][22][23] In 1984, following the birth of her son Tyler, Plato was dismissed from her starring role due to both that and struggles in her personal life, which producers felt would negatively impact their "wholesome family comedy". Resend Activation Email. We also encourage everyone to report any crime incident they witness as soon as possible. Son of actress Dana Plato & musician Lanny Lambert. Dana Plato with guitarist boyfriend, Lanny Lambert, circa 1983. The iconic entertainer, who was 17 when she starred inThe Wizard of Oz, died of a barbiturate overdose at 47. "He wasn't. She was arrested again in 1992 for forging a diazepam prescription. You Don't Have to Be Ashamed: Steven Grossman's Tender Revolution Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Was a cameraman and amateur songwriter. Tyler tried to get over losing his mum at such a young age, but he also became a victim of his mother's death. Cause of Death: Self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head In the days leading up to Lambert's suicide, a long-time family friend told Whitaker that Lambert had "become very withdrawn and hadn't talked to anybody for three or four days." Plato appeared regularly on the show throughout its run, notably top-billed for four years. In 1991, Plato was arrested after robbing a video rental store for a miserable loot of one hundred and sixty-four dollars. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In April 1984, she married Lanny and on July 2nd, 1984 their son Tyler Edward Lambert was born. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. advocates for a healthy discussion about the instances of violence, abuse, sexual misconduct, animal cruelty, abuse etc. Plato made her film debut at the age of 13, appearing as Sandra Phalor in the horror film Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977), for which she was uncredited, and also starred as Evie Joe in the horror film Return to Boggy Creek in the same year;[15] both films were received negatively by critics. I don't feel like walking.' [13], Plato made her television acting debut at the age of 10, making a brief appearance on the NBC television show The Six Million Dollar Man. Before her death, Plato was engaged to her manager Robert Menchaca, with whom she lived in a motor home in Navarre, Florida. Her first excursion into the film world occurred when she was 11 in the television film Beyond the Bermuda Triangle (1975). Dana Plato and Lanny Lambert - Dating, Gossip, News, Photos He was cremated with no memorial service. When he madeSleeperstwo years later, director Barry Levinson made sure Renfrowhose paternal grandmother had been raising him in Knoxville since his parents split uphad a 24/7 minder. He died from a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head. We had a connection. Lambert, 25, committed suicide on May 6, just days before Mother's Day and the 11th anniversary of Plato's 1999 death from a drug overdose. Lanny Lambert and Dana Plato were married for 5 years. Try again later. She was raised in San Fernando Valley and was an accomplished figure skater before acting, having trained for the Olympic Games. "Dana did absolutely adore her son," Whitaker said. This violated her probation terms, and she was sent to jail for thirty days while entering a drug rehabilitation program. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The next day, she was found dead by her fiance. Recent News:Dana Plato's Diff'rent Strokes co-star, Gary Coleman has died. We shot the promotional photos for Bullet in Central Park the day after we met Ernie. May 13, 2010— -- Tyler Lambert once aspired to follow his famous mother, "Diff'rent Strokes" actress Dana Plato, into show business. "I remember sitting in hotel rooms, opening capsules, emptying out the drugs, and filling the capsules with sugar. news.AmoMama.com does not take responsibility for any action taken as a result of reading this article. The series debuted in 1978 and became an immediate hit. The otherblond-haired kid was Jonathan Brandis, a star of the original It miniseries at 12, the 16-year-old heartthrob from 1992'sLadybugsandstar of the sci-fi series SeaQuest DSV, which lasted three seasons between 1993 and 1996. "It wasn't as bad as I had feared it would be," he said of the detox program. Menu. Thereafter, Plato appeared recurringly on Diff'rent Strokes from 1985 to 1986, the show's end;[25] in season 8, the episode which aired on January 17, 1986, was Plato's final appearance on the show, which showed her character suffering from bulimia. [28] In spite of the film being met with a mixed response from critics and viewers alike,[29][30] it gained popularity at the time of its premiere, particularly for its cast. He was 25. The 25-year-old was said to have been experimenting with drugs and alcohol at the time of his death. By the time the program was cancelled, Dana had blossomed into a striking young woman, but her acting career could never escape the long shadows cast by her sitcom stardom.Dana Plato's mother, Florine 'Kay' Plato, who had guided her career died of a blood disease in January of 1988 and her husband reportedly left her the same week. She looks familiar.' Add to your scrapbook. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. "Dana passed away because of the disease. Troubled Final Months of 'Diff'rent Strokes' Star Dana Plato In 1993, she spent a month in a drug and alcohol rehab center in Las Vegas - one of several times she went into rehab. Following is the autopsy report from the Office of the Chief of Medical Examiners in Oklahoma City, OK. Dana Plato in one of her less glamorous moments. Plato appeared to have a bright future ahead of her when she landed the role of Kimberly Drummond on "Diff'rent Strokes." Abandoned Winnebago in which Diff'rent Strokes actress - RV Travel Plato's last works include Desperation Boulevard (1998), in which she appears as herself and which appears to be based on her life; Silent Scream (1999), in which she appears as Emma Jones; and Pacino Is Missing (2002), which was released after her death, in which she appears as an attorney. ", Remarking on what was said at his memorial, all the people comforting each other with thoughts of Phoenix in heaven, or as energy now all around them, Plimpton cracked, "You would have thought he was 90 and had died in his sleep. Judy Garland, a child performer in vaudeville before she signed with MGM as a teenager, was one of the young studio stars prescribed amphetamines to stay awake and barbiturates to help her sleep. Dana Plato at the Hollywood Collectors Show | Photo: Getty Images. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 6 years, 4 months. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. And she was, like, 'I'll give you a ride.' In 2000, a documentary based on Plato titled "After Diff'rent Strokes: When the Laughter Stopped" aired on Fox. [12], In 1995, during an appearance on The Marilyn Kagen Show alongside co-star Todd Bridges, she spoke of her childhood with her mother, commenting how she had not learned "reality and life skills". In June 1965, the seven-month-old Dana was adopted by Dean Plato, who owned a trucking company, and his wife Florine "Kay" Plato. I didn't see her after that. The information in this article is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. We raise awareness about these issues to help potential victims seek professional counseling and prevent anyone from getting hurt. Recent News:Dana Plato's Diff'rent Strokes co-star, Gary Coleman has died. According to Grossman, his parents sold two of his infant siblings. Plato was reportedly written off "Diff'rent Strokes" in 1984 amid rumors of drug use. "They didn't," Whitaker said. "River said to me in that last year: 'I just have to make one more movie to put away enough money so my youngest sister can go to college,'" Mathis recalled toThe Guardianin 2018. news.AmoMama.com does not support or promote any kind of violence, self-harm, or abusive behavior. It's definitely been an eye-openerI'm going to stay clean, and, in turn, it will help me spiritually and with work. She revealed her new, mature image in a 1989 Playboy photo shoot, but no big Hollywood offers came as a result of the magazine spread. In reality, Plato was adopted, and after her adoptive parents divorced, she grew up mainly with her adoptive mother. Was Lambert raped by the Alien? - Page 33 - AvPGalaxy Forums (Dana did grab a small part in "Exorcist II: The Heretic," a film that has been voted one of the worst of all time. O'Bannon: "Finally, returning to Lambert & Parker's murders, when we see the result of the creature's attack we notice that her bare legs are hung midair but we are not shown why. [32] She was eager to work on the game, and Rob Fulopone of the designers of Night Trapsaid that he and Plato had enjoyed working together. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? A few years later, she bared all for Playboy and began starring in B-movies. The star ofStand by Me,Running on EmptyandMy Own Private Idaho was leaving the Viper Room, a club on the Sunset Stripthat's still there to this day but at the time had just openedwith Johnny Depp as a co-owner, when he collapsed in the early morning hours of Oct. 31, 1993. 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And I was, like, 'Who is that girl? Kagen suggested that Plato may have been used for a free meal ticket, which Plato denied, explaining that her mother's ways were so that she would not become a prima donna. There are people that take advantage of other peoplein this case, young, young children.". Instead, according to Plato, her accountant embezzled the majority of her savings and fled the state, leaving the star with little money and no job leads. Eleven years after Plato died, Tyler Lambert committed suicide at age 25. What Really Happened to the Class of '65? The rareexample of a child actor whocontinued on an ever-upward trajectory andwhose star at 45 remains as lofty as ever, Leodidhis share ofpartying as a youngster, because he couldbut he didn't get into the drug scene, because he was also fully aware of what happened on the other side of the world-is-your-oyster-at-20 coin. 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Your Scrapbook is currently empty. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Her questionable luck kicked in early on -- Dana was chosen for the lead role in "The Exorcist" but her adoptive mother refused to let her appear in such a film. Plato was born to teen mother Linda Strain in 1964 and was adopted by Dean and Florine "Kay" Plato in 1965. I don't want to be comforted by his death. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Having lost his mum during the custody battle, losing her for good took a toll on Tyler. She appeared in B-movies and video games, eventually agreeing to star in adult films for quick cash. As "White Lies" quickly ran up the charts, guitarist Paul Granato was recruited along with keyboard/trumpet player Roget Pontbriand, and other members of the New York band Riverside Drive, to fill out a touring band. Copyright 2003, Reel Reviews. She added, "He was just obviously screaming for someone to establish some kind of boundaries for him, something that never happened in his life.". He was suffering from intracranial brain bleeding and was on life support in the intensive care unit of a Provo, Utah hospital, Coleman's spokesman said. Plato, who died at age 34, had a son, Tyler, with her former husband, rock guitarist Lanny Lambert. She started at the age of seven with commercials and made her acting debut at ten. Career Difficulties After the birth of her son, Tyler, Plato had a difficult time establishing a career that . Dana never made an impact on the TV screen until she landed the role of Kimberly Drummond in the TV hit sitcom Diff'rent Strokes (1978) from 1978 . [31] She had breast implants and modeled for a June 1989 Playboy pictorial. The Most Heartbreaking Teen Star Tragedies - E! Online Late 'Diff'Rent Strokes' Star Dana Plato Once Revealed - AmoMama After the birth of her son, Tyler, Plato had a difficult time establishing a career that separated her from her Diff'rent Strokes image. Dana Plato Net Worth. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. To report spam or any abusive, obscene, defamatory, racist, homophobic or threatening comments, or anything that may violate any applicable laws, use the "Report to Facebook" and "Mark as spam" links that appear next to the comments themselves. She was later married to actor and producer Scott Atkins (Scotty Gelt) in Vancouver for one month before the marriage was annulled. He was 42 and had lived a fraught life since the peak of hisDiff'rent Strokes fame, buoyed by his endlessly parroted catchphrase, "What'chu talkin' 'bout, Willis?". I just saw the whole movie going down the drain.". ). In another big blow, Lambert gained legal custody of their son, citing Plato's addiction to drugs and alcohol. She claimed the accountant was never found nor prosecuted despite an exhaustive search, and that he had also stolen more than $11 million of other people's money. Her birth mother (Linda Strain who was a 16-year-old unwed mother already struggling to support an 18-month-old child) gave her up for adoption as an infant and she was taken in by a Southern California couple (adopted by Dean and Florine 'Kay' Plato in June 1965) who soon enough guided her into acting. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Nonetheless, Lambert struggled every Mother's Day. [10][11], On November 7, 2019, on what would have been Plato's 55th birthday, Bridges commented on Twitter about their friendship,[57] leaving a tribute to Plato:[2] "You were the one person I could always talk to. He only admitted to using marijuana. But I'm getting back into my zone on-set, and it is absolutely what I've been lacking for years. On May 7, 1999, she spoke with optimism about her new life in a radio interview on "The Howard Stern Show." Plato and Lanny Lambert married in 1984 and divorced in 1990. She fell into drug addiction and died of an overdose in 1999. In addition to being a budding actress, Plato was an experienced figure skater, almost worthy of a potential qualification for an Olympic team. Sorry! Plato was released. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text "help" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741, or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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