In 1991 she ended up in Las Vegas, Nevada unemployed and took a job at a dry-cleaning store. There is a problem with your email/password. Actress. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. She is also remembered for her troubled life after "Diff'rent Strokes" when her career spiraled downward after becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol. Year should not be greater than current year. 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. Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton posted her bail and she was given five years' probation. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. CBC News described her performance in the episode as a "series highpoint".[26]. Year should not be greater than current year. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Failed to delete memorial. Before her death, Plato was engaged to her manager Robert Menchaca, with whom she lived in a motor home in Navarre, Florida. Try again later. In 1977 she made her film debut in "Return to Boggy Creek." During this time, she also posed for Playboy magazine. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. In 1991 she ended up in Las Vegas, Nevada unemployed and took a job at a dry-cleaning store. During this time she was spotted by a producer during a brief appearance on the daytime televisions The Gong Show, and won her role on Diffrent Strokes and the show was an immediate hit. This is a carousel with slides. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Actress Dana Plato died via suicide at age 34. When she was three years old, her adoptive parents divorced and her mother started auditioning her at an early age. Her death rocked the entertainment industry, and now, her death is explored in the new HBO documentary,Showbiz Kids, about child stars. That same year, she gave birth to her son Tyler, and married the baby's father. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Nude Dana Plato Porn Sex Pictures Pass. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Dean Plato (1926-1997) - Find a Grave Memorial Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Thanks for your help! Try again later. She was born in Maywood, California to an 16-year-old unmarried teenager who gave her up for adoption. On February 28, she entered a video store, produced a gun, and demanded the money in the register. 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An influential "teen idol" of the late 1970s and early 1980s,[4][5] Plato was recognized for her television work, for which she was included on VH1's list of "100 Greatest Kid Stars".[6]. Try again later. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dana Plato R.I.P you are free my friend. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The game, Night Trap, was not a great success, but is considered a pioneering title as it was the first game to use live actors, specifically a well known personality, and was one of the first video game titles to have mature content and attracted controversy due to its depiction of violence. When she was three, her adoptive parents divorced and she lived with her mother. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Plato was sentenced to five years' probation, but was arrested when she was found to be forging prescriptions for valium. Some callers, as well as host Howard Stern, came to Plato's defense, though Stern also referred to himself as "an enabler" and sarcastically offered Plato drugs. Cause of Death: Self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. At the age of seven, she began doing television commercials for companies as diverse as Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dole, and Atlantic Richfield. Year should not be greater than current year. more details. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Dana Plato. She died of scleroderma at the age of 49. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? . In January 1992 she was arrested again, this time for forging a prescription for Diazepam. Following her appearance in the film, in the same year, Plato appeared in a cover story of the lesbian lifestyle-magazine Girlfriends. The gun was only a pellet gun and the robbery netted her $164. During this time she was spotted by a producer during a brief appearance on the daytime television's "The Gong Show," and won her role on "Diff'rent Strokes" and the show was an immediate hit. Sorry! Plato appeared regularly on the show throughout its run, notably top-billed for four years. But while she was certainly talented, she was equally troubled. Try again later. A system error has occurred. He said that Coleman had to come back to work only one day after being sick, he reminisced fondly about Dana Plato (calling her a "true friend"), and stated that he'd been molested as a child star. (bio by: William Bjornstad) Family links: Children: Tyler Edward Lambert (1984 2010)* *Calculated relationshipCause of death: Drug overdose, an apparent suicide. Try again later. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. [40] Her co-star Conrad Bain revealed that she was happy about her baby and that she would no longer be alone,[12][13] stating in an interview with People magazine: "She deliberately got pregnant while doing the series, when I spoke to her about it, she was enthusiastic about having done that [saying that] 'When I get the baby, I will never be alone again.'" She admitted to being a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, but claimed that 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 discomfort and pain from the recent extraction of her wisdom teeth. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. © 2023 Found a Grave, All rights reserved. There is a problem with your email/password. When she was three years old, her adoptive parents divorced and her mother started auditioning her at an early age. During this time she was spotted by a producer during a brief appearance on the daytime television's "The Gong Show," and won her role on "Diff'rent Strokes" and the show was an immediate hit. Year should not be greater than current year. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. AP News writes that she had overdosed on a painkiller and valium. She claimed the accountant was never found nor prosecuted despite an exhaustive search, and that he had also stolen more than $11 million of other people's money. ID de mmorial. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Oops, we were unable to send the email. This account has been disabled. In 1981, Plato appeared in the television special A Step in Time,[27] which earned her a second Young Artist Award nomination. diplomof.online. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. On February 28, she entered a video store, produced a gun, and demanded the money in the register. Cremated. It featured actors who at the time were unknown, as well as Bridges, who made a cameo appearance. Try again later. 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The same year, she was one of the first celebrities to star in a video game. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Try again later. Plato's breakthrough feature was the Academy Award-winning film California Suite (1978), in which she played Jenny Warren. 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There is a problem with your email/password. based on information from your browser. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? How Did Dana Plato Die? Please reset your password. She was visiting her parents in Oklahoma when they found her dead, and they initially thought she died because she accidentally mixed a painkiller and Valium. Buried: Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea Height: 5' 2" (157 cm) Weight: 112lbs (51 kg) Build: Slim Eye Color: Blue Hair Color . This browser does not support getting your location. Adoptive father of late actress, Dana Plato. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 18 Jun 1908 - 20 Jan 2003. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Resend Activation Email. She went to lie down inside her recreational vehicle parked outside the house and subsequently died of an overdose of the muscle-relaxant Vanadom (Soma) and painkiller Lortab at the age of 34. Toward the end of her career, she chose roles that could be considered erotic or even soft-core pornography, appearing partially nude in "Prime Suspect" (1988) and "Compelling Evidence" (1995), but her most infamous film was the 1997 pornographic movie "Different Strokes: The Story of Jack and Jilland Jill." She is best remembered for her role as 'Kimberly Drummond' on the television sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes," that aired on NBC from November 1978 to May 1985 and on ABC from September 1985 until March 1986. Try again later. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. With your free account at foundagrave.com, you can add your loved ones, friends, and idols to our growing database of "Deceased but not Forgotten" records. After Diffrent 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. During this time, she also posed for Playboy magazine. Plato attempted to establish herself as a serious actress but found it difficult to achieve success;[31] she had breast implants and modeled for a June 1989 Playboy pictorial,[32][33] and started taking roles in such B-movies as Bikini Beach Race (1989) and Lethal Cowboy (1992). If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. When she was three years old, her adoptive parents divorced and her mother started auditioning her at an early age. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Verify and try again. Dana Plato - Wikipedia On May 6, 2010, two days before the eleventh anniversary of Plato's death, her 25-year-old son Tyler committed suicide. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Born/Died on This Date. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Try again later. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. [10][11], On November 7, 2019, on what would have been Plato's 55th birthday, Bridges commented on Twitter about their friendship,[57] leaving a tribute to Plato:[2] "You were the one person I could always talk to. She had stolen $164. Weve updated the security on the site. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Quel mmorial est, selon vous, un doublon du mmorial de Dana Plato (5415)? When she was three years old, her adoptive parents divorced and her mother started auditioning her at an early age. Initially named Dana Michelle Strain, she was adopted by Dean and Kay Plato when she was a baby. 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). Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? You can always change this later in your Account settings. ). The gun was only a pellet gun and the robbery netted her $164. Failed to remove flower. Learn more about merges. She is also remembered for her troubled life after Diffrent Strokes when her career spiraled downward after becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Approximately fifteen minutes after the robbery, Plato returned to the scene and was immediately arrested. Diff'rent Strokes TV series Posthumous Reunion - Find a Grave Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. On what would have been her 55th birthday, Todd Bridges her co-star onDiff'rent Strokes took to Twitter to pay tribute to her. Thanks for your help! There was an error deleting this problem. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. There was an error deleting this problem. Dana Plato (1964-1999) - Mmorial Find a Grave Try again. In June 1965, the seven-month-old Dana was adopted by Dean Plato, who owned a trucking company, and his wife Florine "Kay" Plato. Tyler Edward Lambert (1984-2010) - Find a Grave Memorial Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Tragic Details On Death Of K-Pop Star At Age 28. Toward the end of her career, she chose roles that could be considered erotic or even soft-core pornography, appearing partially nude in Prime Suspect (1988) and Compelling Evidence (1995), but her most infamous film was the 1997 pornographic movie Different Strokes: The Story of Jack and Jilland Jill. On May 7, 1999 she traveled to New York City, New York with her finance Robert Menchaca, where she appeared on The Howard Stern Show to talk frankly about her life, including her run-ins with the law, financial problems, and drug and alcohol addictions. Search above to list available cemeteries. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. She is also remembered for her troubled life after "Diff'rent Strokes" when her career spiraled downward after becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol. The Tragic Death Of Dana Plato From Diff'rent Strokes - Grunge.com The two married in April 1984 but separated in January 1988, a week after her adoptive mother's death. She went to lie down inside her recreational vehicle parked outside the house and subsequently died of an overdose of the muscle-relaxant Vanadom (Soma) and painkiller Lortab at the age of 34. Toward the end of her career, she chose roles that could be considered erotic or even soft-core pornography, appearing partially nude in "Prime Suspect" (1988) and "Compelling Evidence" (1995), but her most infamous film was the 1997 pornographic movie "Different Strokes: The Story of Jack and Jilland Jill." Volz first began her career in. 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 . Dana Michelle Plato was born in Maywood, California, on Saturday, November 7, 1964. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Failed to remove flower. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Dana Plato (1964-1999) - Memorial Find a Grave [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. She was found in her RV while visiting family in Oklahoma. In 1984 she became pregnant by her boyfriend, rock guitarist Lanny Lambert, and the show's producers felt that a pregnancy would not fit the show's wholesome image, so she was let go but returned for several appearances during its final season. Moreover, Plato's life was racked with addiction and legal troubles. Maywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Dana Plato. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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." Actress. Tyler was a cameraman and amateur songwriter. In addition, Plato became pregnant. Popdust reports that she and her husband divorced and Plato eventually lost custody of her son. CORRECTION TO THE VIDEO STORE LOCATIONhttps://youtu.be/zB9gY74iemsTo support this page: https://www.patreon.com/ScottMichaelsPaypal: scott@dearlydepartedtou. Add to your scrapbook. [1] She served thirty days in jail for violating the terms of her probation and immediately entered a drug rehabilitation program. based on information from your browser. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Dana Plato - Nude Playboy Photos In a desperate attempt to revive her career and to make herself relevant to a dwindling fan base (but most importantly. 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. The content produced by YourTango is for informational and educational purposes only. The documentary is directed by Alex Winter, who was a child stage actor, and is best known for playing Ted onBill & Ted's Excellent Adventureopposite Keanu Reeves. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Verify and try again. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Try again. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. On May 7, 1999 she traveled to New York City, New York with her finance Robert Menchaca, where she appeared on "The Howard Stern Show" to talk frankly about her life, including her run-ins with the law, financial problems, and drug and alcohol addictions. In desperation, she signed over power of attorney to an accountant who disappeared with the majority of her money, leaving her with less than $150,000. 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." Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton posted her bail and she was given five years' probation. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? This account has been disabled. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Dana Plato (1964-1999) - Find a Grave Gedenksttte The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 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. She eventually turned to B-movies and adult films to make ends meet. Sorry! She spoke about her life, discussing her financial problems and past run-ins with the law. Photo request sent successfully. They had been traveling together back to Hollywood. Please try again later. Quelle ansehen nderungen vorschlagen Gedenksttte Fotos Blumen A day after the interview, on May 8, 1999, 34-year-old Plato died. Raised in the San Fernando Valley, Dana Plato experienced the divorce of her adoptive parents when she was three years old. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Throughout her life, she was arrested for various drug-related offenses. 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