Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Her death was later ruled a suicide. The daughter of an unwed mother, Dana was adopted by Dean and Kay Plato as an infant and raised in the San Fernando Valley. On May 6, 2010, two days before the eleventh anniversary of Plato's death, her 25-year-old son Tyler died by suicide. Plato played the role of Kimberly Drummond on the sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes." After their divorce in 1990, Lambert took custody of their son, who later suffered from depression and shot himself in the head. In 1983, she starred in the television film High School U.S.A. as Cara Ames, alongside Diff'rent Strokes co-star Todd Bridges, who played Otto Lipton. Plato was only 34 years old at the time of her passing. She moved to Las Vegas, hoping to advance her career, but could only find retail and service industry jobs. We were sitting out in her truck; she had a truck. Menu. news.AmoMama.com does not take responsibility for any action taken as a result of reading this article. "When I spoke to her about it, she was enthusiastic about having done that." But rehab didn't take for Plato, who died of an overdose on May 8, 1999, at age 34. She died on the 8th of May 1999 in Moore, Oklahoma, United States. "He was a gorgeous little boy. She also could've been Regan inThe Exorcist, but Plato's mother didn't think it would've been an appropriate working environment for a child. Dana Plato's son, Tyler Lambert, commits suicide 11 years after 'Diff Plato violated the terms of her probation, however, by forging prescriptions for Valium. After their divorce in 1990, Lambert took custody of their son, who later suffered from depression and shot himself in the head. It's Me, Margaret (2023) - Movie Review, Chilly Scenes of Winter (1979) - Blu-ray Review, Joaquin Phoenix 911 Call - River Phoenix - Viper Room. Sources. Lambert died of a self-inflicted gunshot to the head last Thursday in Tulsa, Okla., says his grandmother, Joni Richardson. Lane Douglas Lambert (born November 18, 1964) is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. She recorded six tracks with songwriter/producer Daniel Liston Keller at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California, but the recordings were shelved and not released. She appeared in B-movies and video games, eventually agreeing to star in adult films for quick cash. After Steven, the couple sired eight more children, and lived with them on welfare in an apartment above a shop. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. In addition to being a budding actress, Plato was an experienced figure skater, almost worthy of a potential qualification for an Olympic team. And we made kind of a little connection. 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. "Mother's Day was always a difficult time, not only because it was Mother's Day but the anniversary of Dana's death," Whitaker said. Try again. Lanny Lambert. There was a problem getting your location. And then I was, like, 'I don't live too far from here. And I was, like, 'Wow. He died in 2017. She admitted to being a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, but claimed she had been sober for more than ten years by that point and was not using any drugs, with the exception of prescribed painkillers due to the recent extraction of her wisdom teeth. In 2000, a documentary based on Plato titled "After Diff'rent Strokes: When the Laughter Stopped" aired on Fox. 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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Lanny Lambert - Dana Plato's Ex-Husband Age, Biography + Net Worth On May 7, 1999, Plato made an appearance on The Howard Stern Show, where she announced that she was engaged to 28-year-old Robert Menchaca, and that he was managing her career. He died on 6 May 2010 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. 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. At one point, the young actress was even reduced to accepting anything and everything. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. She was adopted by Dean and Kay Plato and raised in the San Fernando Valley. Tyler was born a year later. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. Along with Bobby Flax led the early '70s pop rock group Bullet. Lanny Lambert was the husband of 'Diff'rent Strokes' star Dana Plato. The National Enquirer claims that Lambert's death is the result of his depression concerning the anniversary of his mother's death on May 8, 1999, which was also ruled a suicide. After the mid '70s they became a successful pop disco songwriting duo. EU Users: Click here to revoke your choice, California Notice / Do Not Sell My Personal Information. A British band, once known as "Bullet", often is mistakenly given credit for "White Lies, Blue Eyes". Dana was priming the pump for another shot at the big time that included an interview with Howard Stern. This browser does not support getting your location. After he died, the tabloidTheGlobe ran a photo of him taken when he was comatose in thehospital, his ex-wife Shannon Pricelying next to him, on its cover with the headline "IT WAS MURDER!" Dan Obannon confirmed what actually happened to Lambert in Famous Monster #159. Her death at the age of 34 was eventually ruled a suicide and her body was cremated. Her finances were at their worst. She was also featured in more than a dozen movies, including some soft pornography roles. 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. Plato subsequently appeared in the horror films Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) and Return to Boggy Creek (1977), playing Sandra Phalor and Evie Jo, respectively. 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Toxicology test results are still. He served as Director of Popular Music in the Music Department of Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL, until his retirement in 2021. She was only 34 years old. Try again later. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. ", "My life is so good now," she added. The Tulsa, Okla., office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to ABCNews.com that Lambert died last week from a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head. "He often said he wished he could just be anonymous. Lanny Lambert was given custody of Tyler. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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." Her death was a tragic coda to what was unarguably a hard life, fleeting perks of fame aside. She got arrested in 1991 after she stole $160 for a video store in Las Vegas and got caught after she forged a prescription for 1000 valium tablets the following year. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. She was arrested again in 1992 for forging a diazepam prescription. CBC News described her performance in the episode as a "series highpoint".[26]. GREAT NEWS! "The more people said, 'Leo's not working, he's running around with his friends,' the more I wanted to do it. She was raised in the San Fernando Valley. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Failed to report flower. At 15, he started to go down the path his mother did as he had issues with drugs, alcohol, was acting out, and even had rehab stints. [45][46], In January 1992, Plato was arrested a second time, for forging a prescription for diazepam. Try again later. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. By all accounts, River Phoenix was a sensitive soul, a vegan before it was a thing, who lived a clean, close-to-the-earth lifestyle instilled in him by his parents. Verify and try again. "I'm not just saying that nowI said that before he died. So she gave me a ride to my pad. [34][35] The game was a moderate success, but is considered a pioneering title because it was the first to use live actors. Dana Plato, whose downward spiral helped propel the theory that the hit sitcomDiff'rent Strokes was cursed,has been gone for more than 20 years, having died of a drug overdose in 1999,a day after insisting onThe Howard Stern Show that she had been sober for a decadeexcept for painkillers she took four months prior, when she got her wisdom teeth removed. She fell into drug addiction and died of an overdose in 1999. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. [56], On May 6, 2010, her son, Tyler, died by suicide with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, aged 25. advocates for a healthy discussion about the instances of violence, abuse, sexual misconduct, animal cruelty, abuse etc. Platoposed nude forPlayboy in 1989 and dabbled in soft-core adult entertainment, anything perhaps to reboot her career. 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. Very self-aware. He had something I don't understand.". According to a family friend, Tyler became withdrawn and would not talk to anyone for days. Life went on a downward spiral with Plato appearing on the cover of Playboy in 1989 and then some B-Rated movies. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. To the tattoo ink, he added her ashes. 6 years, 4 months. In another big blow, Lambert gained legal custody of their son, citing Plato's addiction to drugs and alcohol. 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. Also still speaking out on behalf of those who didn't is Corey Feldman, star of the likes ofStand by MeandDream a Little Dream who in recent years hasbeen adamant about makingsure that the alleged trauma inflicted on him and others, particularlythe lateCorey Haim, doesn't get swept under the rug. Grandson of Linda Strain. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. She was let off easy, facing no jail time and only five years of probation. But he also said Lambert thought he had a closer relatonship with his mother than he really did. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. True Hollywood Story. Was Lambert raped by the Alien? - Page 33 - AvPGalaxy Forums To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. I doubt he read the whole script, but when you turned on the camera, he was magic. He looks horrible. I probably shouldn't say that, but, yeah, I was doing that. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Here are the stories of nine other child stars from 1980s TV who ended up plagued with problems. [16][17][18] Better received was the family-comedy film California Suite (1978), in which Plato played Jenny Warren; the film was also a commercial success,[19] and earned accolades from the Academy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards. Instead, like her, he took a detour into drugs and eventual suicide. 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. Failed to delete memorial. To cope with the pressures of their newly found fame, Plato and her young co-stars began living a hedonistic lifestyle off-set, indulging in pot and cocaine after hours. Following Diff'rent Strokes, she worked sporadically in independent film and B movies, and led the horror game Night Trap (1992) as Kelli Medd. I know her. She spoke about her life, discussing her financial problems and past run-ins with the law. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. "I like long vacations. Dino added that his brush with Plato will be included in his upcoming book, which he is "slowly" working on. "It wasn't as bad as I had feared it would be," he said of the detox program. All content, including text, and images contained on news.AmoMama.com, or available through news.AmoMama.com is for general information purposes only. Granato, Pontbriand, and Sorrentino are both musically active in South Florida. I had too much beer. Dana Plato at the Sixth Annual People's Choice Awards on January 24, 1980 in Hollywood | Photo: Getty Images. Dana Michelle Plato led quite an interesting life, full of dizzying heights and earth-shattering lows. You can always change this later in your Account settings. "Dana passed away because of the disease. "[1] The new band appeared on American Bandstand on March 11, 1972, performing "White Lies" and "Willpower Weak, Temptation Strong.". Dana Plato drifted in and out of the business over the next few years. "He'd been banging coke. ", 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.". After his death, his grandmother revealed that he struggled with his mother's death, and their lives had been wrapped around him. Plato's breakthrough feature was the Academy Award-winning film California Suite (1978), in which she played Jenny Warren. (April 21, 1984 - March 15, 1990) (divorced) (1 child) In December 1983, Plato moved in with her boyfriend, rock guitarist Lanny Lambert. Resend Activation Email. She posed for a June 1989 Playboy pictorial (a 5-page nude layout, the shots were taken in November 1988 in Arizona and appeared in the June 1989 issue of Playboy Magazine).
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