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Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix and fiancée Rooney Mara reportedly welcomed their first child — a baby boy named after the actor’s late brother, River Phoenix.
Sept. 28, 2020
River Phoenix was shooting George Sluizer’s film “Dark Blood” when he died of an accidental drug overdose in Los Angeles in October 1993.
Sept. 13, 2013
World & Nation
Government project is restoring water, trees and vegetation to 40 miles of the Salt River. Debris is being removed in hopes of luring back bird and animal life.
May 16, 2004
River Phoenix’s final film, ‘Dark Blood,’ to play in Santa Monica
Oct. 28, 2013
After 21 years, “Dark Blood” will finally see the light of day.
May 16, 2014
This Halloween marks the 20th anniversary of the death of actor River Phoenix, who succumbed to an accidental drug overdose outside a West Hollywood nightclub in 1993 at the age of 23.
April 4, 2014
California
River Phoenix, who gained fame as a teen-age actor in the film “Stand By Me” and became one of Hollywood’s rising young stars, died early Sunday morning after he suffered seizures and collapsed in front of a trendy West Hollywood nightclub.
Nov. 1, 1993
Entertainment & Arts
The untimely death of actor River Phoenix remained cloaked in mystery Monday as an autopsy failed to address an anguished statement by the young star’s brother that drugs may have contributed to his collapse, authorities said.
Nov. 2, 1993
Opinion
Phoenix’s too hot future
March 14, 2013