Who was River Phoenix?

This year marks the 32-year anniversary of River Phoenix's death on October 31. We're taking a look back at his career, ...

River Phoenix's Death, 32 Years Later: Inside the Promising Young Actor's Tragic Passing

River Phoenix died from a drug overdose more than 30 years ago on Oct. 31, 1993, at the age of 23. Here’s everything to know ...

River Phoenix’s Sister Says Actor’s Passing Gave Her ‘Vibrant’ Relationship with Death

River Phoenix’s surviving sister, Rain Phoenix, is revealing how her brother’s accidental overdose changed her relationship with and understanding of death. “When I was 20, my brother River died,” ...

River Phoenix's sister, Rain, makes a surprising revelation decades after his death

In a new essay, Rain Phoenix reveals how her brother River’s death transformed her life, and led her to study the art of ...

River Phoenix’s Sister Rain Shares How She Finally Faced Her Brother's Death

The sister of the late River Phoenix gave a rare comment on her brother's passing, and how it has affected her relationship ...
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Ethan Hawke says childhood costar River Phoenix was ‘struggling’ with Hollywood’s phoniness

Ethan Hawke is reflecting on his late pal, River Phoenix. While at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, the actor, 54, spoke to Entertainment Weekly about meeting the late star, who died at ...

Gus Van Sant on His Comeback Film ‘Dead Man’s Wire,’ the Unintentional Movies He’s Made and Why He Still Thinks About River Phoenix All the Time

Gus Van Sant opens up about his new true-crime drama 'Dead Man’s Wire,' the influence of River Phoenix and casting Bill Skarsgård.