River Phoenix

80s

The Legacy Of River Phoenix: 10 Things About The Late Actor You'll Wish You'd Known Sooner

By Tanya
River Phoenix was talented actor who had legions of fans following his every move.He first showed up in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, people became obsessed with him. After, he starred in Stand By Me, he was considered one of the biggest teen heartthrobs around. Columbia PicturesHe lived a tragic life, dying at such a young age, but people have remained fascinated by his story. Here are 10 facts you probably didn't know about River Phoenix. He was actually named River Jude Bottom when he was bornMGM TelevisionHis entire family changed their last name in the late 70s after

90s

From Cult Members To Hollywood Stars, The Phoenix Family Has A Tragic Backstory People Don't Know

By Tanya
The Phoenix family has been in the public eye for a very long time. River Phoenix was the first to make it big, but many of his siblings have become famous and successful in their own right. But even though many of the Phoenix children have found success, they've had to overcome a lot. Their childhood was nothing short of traumatizing, and honestly, they may have one of the most tragic family histories in Hollywood. The BeginningArlyn Dunetz married John Lee Bottom in September 1969, and in 1970 River was born. They continued traveling around the country, and shortly after
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