The two married in April 1984 but separated in January 1988, a week after her adoptive mothers death. On February 28, she entered a video store, produced a gun, and demanded the money in the register. He is survived by his father, Lanny Lambert and Grandmother, Joni Richardson. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. She made headlines and became part of the national debate over troubled child stars, particularly given the difficulties of her Diffrent Strokes co-stars, Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges. Try again later. Fatal concentrations of the painkillers carisoprodol and hydrocodone/acetaminophen. Dana's body was found in Moore, Okla., the next day inside her Winnebago motor home parked outside the house of her new boyfriend's mother. The two married in April 1984 but separated in January 1988, a week after her adoptive mother's death. She made headlines and became part of the national debate over troubled child stars, particularly given the difficulties of her "Diff'rent Strokes" co-stars, Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges. A medical examiner later ruled that Dana had committed suicide with an overdose of painkillers and muscle-relaxants. On May 7, 1999, Plato appeared on The Howard Stern Show in one of the most infamous episodes of the show, which you can see above.On . While initially considered an accident, Plato's death was later ruled a suicide - with some blaming Stern for her decision to take her own life. Weve updated the security on the site. As one of the most popular child stars of the era, she broke through into the mainstream with her role as Kimberly Drummond in the hit television comedy,Diff'rent Strokes(opposite Gary Coleman). Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea. Bridges also appeared in the documentaryShowbiz Kids, and in ithe talks about the extensively abhorrent conditions that he and his co-stars toiled under. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Verify and try again. Add to your scrapbook. There was an error deleting this problem. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. The two married in April 1984 but separated in January 1988, a week after her adoptive mother's death. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. When she was three years old, her adoptive parents divorced and her mother started auditioning her at an early age. And tragically,she died in 1999 at the young age of 34. English After she left with the money, the clerk called 9-1-1 and said, "I've just been robbed by the girl who played Kimberly on Diff'rent Strokes." According toIMDb, after "Diff'rent Strokes," she had trouble finding more work as an actress. What they do not know, however, is that they have just buried Cody on a sacred Indian cemetery. [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. Nous allons vrifier les mmoriaux et dcider s'ils doivent tre fusionns. Family members linked to this person will appear here. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The same year, she was one of the first celebrities to star in a video game. Dana Plato was born Dana Michelle Strain on November 7, 1964, in Maywood, California, to Linda Strain, a teenager who was already caring for an 18-month-old child. Actress Dana Plato died via suicide at age 34. [44] Entertainer Wayne Newton posted her $13,000 bail,[43] and Plato was given five years' probation. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Try again later. The series debuted in 1978 and became an immediate hit. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton posted her bail and she was given five years' probation. The content produced by YourTango is for informational and educational purposes only. Specifically: Ashes scattered over the Pacific Ocean, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5415/dana-plato. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Oops, something didn't work. Please try again later. Malone and his henchman buried him in the desert. See additional information. Approximately 15 minutes after the robbery, she returned to the scene and was immediately arrested. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. We have set your language to On May 7, 1999, Plato appeared on The Howard Stern Showin one of the most infamous episodes of the show, which you can see above. xelk.org. Please enter your email and password to sign in. When she was three years old, her adoptive parents divorced and her mother started auditioning her at an early age. Search above to list available cemeteries. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Dana Plato. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. She served 30 days in jail for violation of the terms of her probation and immediately entered a drug program. Adoptive mother of late actress, Dana Plato. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Due to her prior suicidal tendencies and the high level of drugs in her system, her death was ruled a suicide. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? The couple married on April 24, 1984, and their only child, Tyler Edward Lambert, was born on July 2, 1984. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Sorry! Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Approximately 15 minutes after the robbery, she returned to the scene and was immediately arrested. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. What Really Happened to the Class of '65? Learn more about merges. This browser does not support getting your location. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. When it was revealed that she was pregnant, she was written out of Diff'rent Strokes. The Sounds of Silence (1992) 90 min . Sorry! Nude photos of dana plato 41 Hottest Pictures Of Dana Plat. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Find a Grave Added: 11 May 1999 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. There was an error deleting this problem. Troubled Child Star Featured In New HBO Documentary 'Showbiz Kids', How Did Yohan Die? There was an error deleting this problem. Actress of film and television. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Photo Request successfully deleted. Search above to list available cemeteries. Try again later. [36] Night Trap received mixed to negative reviews upon release, and in retrospective has continued to polarize critics and audiences. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. After "Diff'rent Strokes" was cancelled, she attempted to establish herself as a serious actress, but found it difficult to step out of the long shadows cast by her sitcom career and ended up taking roles in B-movies such as "Bikini Beach Race" and "Lethal Cowboy." When she was three, her adoptive parents divorced and she lived with her mother. English Try again later. On what would have been her 55th birthday, Todd Bridges her co-star onDiff'rent Strokes took to Twitter to pay tribute to her. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Dana Plato (5415)? Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Her acting career began with numerous commercial appearances, and her television debut came at the age of 10 with a brief appearance on the television series The Six Million Dollar Man (1975). 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. RELATED:How Did Karl Lagerfeld Die? Failed to report flower. [12] Upon waking up, Menchaca and their family discovered that Plato had died in her sleep initially assumed an accidental overdose but later ruled a suicide based on Plato's long history of substance use. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Left with few financial means, she resorted to robbing a Las Vegas video store in 1991 with a pellet gun. 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. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Find a Grave Added: 11 May 1999 Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 11 Strict Rules That Elon Musk Makes His Girlfriends & Wives Follow, Justin Bieber Suspected As The Father Of Kourtney Kardashian's Son Reign (Instead Of Scott Disick), Why Kate Moss Was 'Scared' & 'Couldn't Get Out Of Bed For Weeks' After Working With Mark Wahlberg. The same year, she was one of the first celebrities to star in a video game. Tragic Details On Death Of K-Pop Star At Age 28, How Did Karl Lagerfeld Die? Adoptive father of late actress, Dana Plato. Check out his touching tribute below. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Tragic Details On Death Of K-Pop Star At Age 28. [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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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On the day before she died, she went onThe Howard Stern Show. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. After "Diff'rent Strokes" was cancelled, she attempted to establish herself as a serious actress, but found it difficult to step out of the long shadows cast by her sitcom career and ended up taking roles in B-movies such as "Bikini Beach Race" and "Lethal Cowboy."