River Phoenix being himself for almost 4 minutes

[@caitlinbelforti870]

It makes me so happy that Gen Z are making videos about him. May he never be forgotten.

[@ivyphoenixx]

💘💘

[@angus_ismyname3424]

I’m a millennial who had a slight obsession with him in the mid 2000s when I was in middle school. I was born the year he died but adored him

[@kaiad6786]

Banana Fish probably helps. One of the main characters, Ash Lynx (Aslan) was physically based off him, and it's massively popular.

[@FarDrizzz]

You call people gen z , f*ck yourself 🤣🤣🤣

[@MadnessKeeperRen]

Gen Z, here in 2023, adore River. My heart breaks that he's not still around, but I also believe that the state of the world would be a very sad place for him.

[@steverogers6562]

hes so adorable

[@brudi368]

*was

[@The_Man_Who_Sold_the_World.]

@@brudi368 wdym..

[@akritiichalise6261]

@@The_Man_Who_Sold_the_World. he ded

[@The_Man_Who_Sold_the_World.]

@@akritiichalise6261 oh yeah ofc 😅

[@passingby3184]

I just found out about this man and it’s absolutely heartbreaking finding out about his death. He seems like such a sweet soul who had so much more to do. Rest in peace ❤️

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

He was/is the best! So glad you now know him. He was a beautiful genuine truthful soul. 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@LunaLu-00]

Welcome to the club❤

[@lieutenantlascivious1992]

John Frusciante gave him the heroin that killed him and told him it was cocaine.

[@LunaLu-00]

@@lieutenantlascivious1992 many say the reason behind it was jealousy. He shouldn't have been around those guys. When he was younger he was talking about how dangerous those places and groups were and how he avoided them, didn't need to have anything to do with them, and enjoyed the simple life in nature, with his family and friends..but the love of music brought him to that crowd..he was too pure for that ugly world...😢💔

[@anastasiabeaverhausen.]

@@LunaLu-00 agreed...he was so deep and knew himself and cared so much about what he put into his body. I'm sure he had some demons possibly from his childhood or whatever it was that led him to the heavy drugs. 😔

[@t3lepath]

He was so kind, beautiful and talented, I still can't believe we lost him

[@melissawright1979]

He was such a little cutie. He was very sweet, sincere and was clearly very cheeky. He was just a young boy, trying to follow his dreams, support his family and look after the planet x

[@krtlkid]

Much like his little brother Joaquin.

[@MooWuu]

River is so unique and gentle. U can tell he’s wise beyond his years, so gracious and well spoken. He’s a young soul and old soul at the same time, never taking himself too seriously yet being so courteous. I could go on and on. I just have a deep appreciation for him as a person. I wish he was still here with us. RIP River, u will be forever missed and loved.

[@vinicyn]

I just found out about River Phoenix today. Two hours ago, I had no clue who he was. He seemed like a wonderful person. Hope he’s resting easy, wherever he is.

[@fordxbgtfalcon]

He was the real deal. I met him in 1992. He was with Keanu Reeves at the time, Keanu was kinda rude to us and River noticed it and took it upon himself to come and talk with us and make us feel comfortable. He was down to earth and extremely friendly. I was jealous of him because of his very good looks. The world lost a good person when he died.

[@dianaps2154]

:((

[@quitestiger2818]

Keanu.. rude??

[@peachlh6196]

Keanu was rude? How so?

[@themoviecritic1092]

Never thought I'd see "Keanu" and "rude" in one sentence

[@The_Man_Who_Sold_the_World.]

I'm jealous of you for being able to meet him!! 😭

[@rumi1970dg]

no actor could come close to rivers authencity, humblesness and kindness and the presence he had. probably keanu at most

[@--Bo--]

So many good things came out of this man. So many good story's and characters, he made So many people smile and it really was a tragedy we lost him so young.

[@electricdreams1616]

When I was younger in the mid 90s I went out with a girl because I reminded her of River Phoenix. I didn't even know about the guy until she said watch My Own Private Idaho and then I realised what a cool guy he was. Watched his interviews afterwards and he just come across as such a nice natured guy who was also very anti drugs. So it made it all that more tragic because he died of a drugs overdose at such a young age. Such a shame he had so many more years left to make his mark and shine brightly.

[@ellislegato2238]

Stand by me is how I discovered him, I have to check out My Own Private Idaho

[@electricdreams1616]

@@ellislegato2238 I'd had already watched Stand by Me but I didn't realise at the time River Phoenix was in it. I realised pretty quickly afterwards that it was the same person. I ended up watching quite a few of his movies after like The Mosquito Coast with Harrison Ford. I realised then he had such depth as an actor from playing light hearted roles to playing really emotionally charged roles he was a truly gifted person.

[@The_Man_Who_Sold_the_World.]

Oh wait so do you look like River Phoenix?

[@electricdreams1616]

@@The_Man_Who_Sold_the_World. I used to look like him when I was a lot younger but I'm a lot older now so have changed over the years. I even used to wear this red jacket that my girlfriend got me at the time that was practically identical to the one he wore In My Own Private Idaho. It was strange though having somebody go out with you because you looked like someone lol.

[@The_Man_Who_Sold_the_World.]

@@electricdreams1616 oh woww!! Man now I wanna see a picture of how you used to look like lmao 🤣

[@gidgemo1869]

He was the only teen idol that ever graced my bedroom wall, the only superstar I ever privately wished I could meet in person. Actors, musicians, sports figures, etc. are just people who happen to become famous for doing a job really well. River was different. He truly was a beautiful soul. The only comparison today is Keanu who is a genuine human being with a great number of examples of his generous nature. I think it was partly River’s influence. We lost a pure spirit when River passed away. RIP River, you’re still sorely missed.

[@erikaheck8261]

Is it true Keanu and River were besties back then?

[@GalaxyXPLR]

@@erikaheck8261 I don't know about being best friends (even though many fans like to call it that), but they were definitely good friends after they met for My own private Idaho. Keanu used to talk about him, but now he doesn't do that anymore. At least not to my knowledge.

[@francescaf.7942]

I like listening to his interviews because the real River comes out because he is not guided by any director or acting, he is simply himself in his attitudes and his words.

[@user-jy2gr4cr4n]

it's been almost 30 years since he died... :( he seemed so nice and down to earth, I hope he's resting with the angels now

[@dinab7852]

A one in a million humble, gorgeous, sweet & extremely talented actor and musician. I always found it very interesting that he was the only child in his family who didn't look like the others who all looked like his dad. I will never forget the day he died. I had seen a picture of him in a coffin in a tabloid magazine with dark hair which he had dyed for his last movie (Dark Blood) and it was so eerie.

[@マリース]

I found that kinda weird, I thought he was adopted because Joaquin and the rest all look like their dad.

[@jangles8061]

River took after his mum. If you google a picture of her, you see it straight away - same nose, same face shape, same eyes, same colouring. Both beautiful.

[@daniellamantia7324]

Luv River Phoenix he is COOL and sweet God bless you sweetie ➕💜

[@Stern270]

When I was born he had already passed away, but gosh how I love this man, he's so unique, talented, humble and gorgeous, he was and still is an angel, i love him.

[@jonbonner5734]

River was as real as it gets. A true actor does not act; they adapt. And he was great at that. I've been a fan of his for years, ever since I watched him in The Explorers. I can't quite put my finger on why I've been so enamored with him all these years. Between his music, his movies and his activism, I guess I would have loved to have known the dude. Talked to him. Smoked a joint with him. Jam with him. He exhibited qualities that I wish so many other people had - vulnerability, compassion, soft-spoken yet confident, empathy...He is still very much missed. "Run to the rescue with love and peace will follow". ❤️

[@jessiehkchan]

He melted my heart, such a sweet man ~

[@fckinrovckwell]

Such a talent, such a kind and pure soul, he will always be loved. Eternal memory to him 🤍.

[@youtubechannel7736]

He was so incredible. Deserved so much more.

[@alanbannruod538]

Even though I'm 2000s generation, River phoenix is ​​my favorite actor😄✌🏻

[@ivyphoenixx]

same here 🤚

[@dianaps2154]

same:((

[@rivroyerr]

Same 🥲

[@beeybianca7651]

same 💓

[@liaann6700]

same!!

[@marwarami2344]

He is so cute 🥰

[@LorisBenedict]

I still can't believe he's gone. He was so great at such a young age. I liked him in Stand By Me, but it was his portrayal of a young Indiana Jones that surprised and impressed me the most. He got the facial expressions, voice inflection, and mannerisms PERFECT. He would have become iconic. ❤

[@vanessakoyanagui7973]

I was in love with him. Great actor and personality.

[@sallybowles2781]

what was most beautiful about this young man was that unlike other people who are completely conscious of their good looks he just didn't care, he just does his thing, he happens to be gorgeous but that s clearly not very important to him - it s always the best who go first

[@KernelHughes]

Being aware of your own beauty doesn't make necessarily someone a bad person.

[@Del-Canada]

He was just a kid. So tragic. I saw several of his motion pictures in the theatre. He was definitely going places.

[@skele-xg9ur]

River was such a kind person. He's the most beautiful man I've ever seen. He was also so talented 😔. He would've been a greater actor now.

[@shaniquawells4445]

River is so talented and charismatic, he has done so much in his career before he passed away on October 1993. I have some of this movies he'd starred in and I have those in my possesion. Thank you Ivy Phoenix for sending this video on KZbin, hopefully you can send another one. Because your brother will never be forgotten. Lots of love & to your family.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@itspricila]

he seemed so kind and down to earth, gone too soon

[@powsvalentine]

what a gorgeous soul. i'm 19 & have loved river since i was 13. i hope he'll always have a fanbase of teen girls that absolutely will not let the world forget about him.

[@AliciaJonestv]

I love his hair flip! my goodness!

[@tamerkurter4698]

He was the one and he will be never forgotten.

[@4BUD2NUGGETS0]

What a tragic loss

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

Absolutely. We needed him.

[@WOODBINEMAN99]

River was so Charismatic

[@francescaf.7942]

I think that the feeling of love is like an addiction, I am addicted to him, he is my drug, in fact I need to see him but above all to listen to him (especially in interviews) otherwise if too much time passes I feel an emptiness that hurts, a physical pain, the problem is that it doesn't give me much relief, because he's no longer there. It's like water that doesn't quench thirst, food that doesn't satisfy, but I can't do without it. Thanks for posting these videos.

[@crookedprojects]

i've always liked him. i was born way later after the year he died. found him on "stand by me", then watched MOPI. stumbled upon this anime called banana fish and voila, turns out ash lynx was inspired by river phoenix. it's like suddenly this man is everywhere and i can't never forget his existence. RIP.

[@juanitaleak6482]

What a beautiful human, not only to look at. I feel like he had an amazing soul. Wish I got to meet him. So talented & taken far too soon. RIP River I ❤You

[@nothisispatrick8841]

R.I.P legend. You will always be remembered

[@SteakBoss1]

He’s such a beautiful soul, I love him

[@debi909]

✨ Oh my 😔🙏🏼💞 🌻 Blessings everyone ✨

[@dr.burnquistxoidel5388]

It seems that a lot of people/actors use all of what he was, nowadays...just look how Johnny Depp, Keanu Reeves, Leo D, and his brother, resemble the character of him .JD stands out the most .. .. imagine what roles he would have taken...miss that dude

[@Rubarb51]

James Cameron based the Jack Dawson character on River Phoenix originally , the script for titanic was in the works since early 90s 1991 1992 River Phoenix was supposed to play Jack Dawson James Cameron created thr character on River Phoenix. Basketball Diaries Marvin's Room Total Eclipse were all slated to go to River Phoenix. then River was tragically purposley murdered poisoned with the Drink spiked with Cocain and Heroin on purpose, nobody knows the identity of the person who gave River that Drink, this was a dark operation by the illuminati inside the entrainment industry. The powers that be chose Leonardo Dicaprio Over River Phoenix

[@francescaf.7942]

He has simply gone on tour abroad with his beloved band Aleka's Attic. He sings, plays his guitar, writes songs and enjoys the environment he defended so much. ❤❤

[@jhailey2418]

He's a beautiful soul. Gone too soon.

[@kitkit2527]

Aww he was so cute🥺🥺 break my heart that he not here with us rest easy River

[@boopdedoop3764]

He was my mom's favourite when she was younger so I'd been introduced to him when I was a kid. She wouldn't tell me when or how he died though and through an article or something I found out he died on my birthday and I was inconsolable. I'm grateful for what he's left us with, though💜

[@alaincesar9327]

River Phoenix was bigger then Leonardo DiCaprio back then. If he were still alive he would be a big superstar

[@superjackster0165]

Some people even believe Leonardo DiCaprio probably wouldn’t be the big celebrity that he is today if River Phoenix hadn’t died

[@yinghuynh2280]

Gone too soon. He was so talented.

[@diablazjamz]

Dogfight is an absolute must-see River Phoenix movie. He shines so bright in that one and we got a glimpse of what could have been.

[@7eyes4her]

i miss himmm AWW

[@prospectnyc]

he was such a sweet guy

[@amymelton4782]

Such a beautiful soul❤

[@mlowe7245]

My dear sweet older brother from another mother. A beautiful old soul ❤. Love you always ❤

[@heart_imperial]

He was the most charismatic man i've ever seen. I discovered him a month ago and i am heartbroken because he was already dead 30 years ago at a young age..

[@wayttilsun1129]

River, there are people who remember your birthday. Happy birthday my friend. Love you, take care wherever you may be.

[@misserica5524]

So happy that River's memory is being kept alive!!!! ❤❤❤ I remember when he passed ...so sad.

[@kalwingart3874]

2 reasons I always remember his birthday: 1) Same month and day as my own; August 23rd (different years - he would be a few older than me) 2) River was my very first crush and I was convinced sharing the same birthdate meant we we were soulmates!

[@ashley_1898]

He is an amazing person❤️ it's been so many years that I've known him

[@jakehoon69]

I love him more than life.🤍

[@BlueSkyFan77]

River was extremely handsome but he didn't seem the least bit stuck up or big headed like some of the others hearthrobs of that time.

[@anamarierae]

He seems to be very down to earth

[@carolcollins4546]

Talented young man, very lovely and every mothers son.... special. So very sad that he died so young.... still a mothers beautiful baby boy.

[@pinderkinguin5112]

he's so cute

[@taylorcook-p3b]

he was taken TOO soon he deserved wayyy better, potential we seen only so little of and it breaks my heart

[@thenondualisticmystic]

River Phoenix is my absolute favorite famous human. Ever. ADORE him. He is 100% perfect.

[@rand9068]

Aww this is so cute

[@artisticalex1206]

Ngl I usually don’t like guys with long hair but River fit the long hair so well. He was so good looking and it is so sad he died as young as he did. RIP Legend.

[@Elena-er7zp]

whoever hasn’t seen “A Fish Called Wanda” and Kevin Kline’s iconic performance, please do so. There is a reason River said Kevin deserved that award over him.

[@Kdramabingy]

I am a Gen Z, and I have only watched one of his movies - My Own Private Idaho. But that was enough for me to remember this handsome man.❤

[@RiverEditzz101]

So proud to be named after this legend✨

[@wildmanmountainjack3725]

When I was about the same age as the main characters, I saw "Stand By Me" for the first time. I thought all of those boys were great characters but River had something special about him. I wanted to be more like him. When I heard he had died I was so sad. It felt almost like I knew him through his characters in the movies.

[@louislogie2654]

Little nikita indiana jones . These performances will live in forever . Still feel it when i see stuff like this

[@GorlockTheDestroyer22]

I’ve watched this video 14 times…. I’m still not bored

[@ivyphoenixx]

I'm so glad that you like it!!

[@harrietpatrick1128]

River was such a wonderful, sweet soul. I actually named my son after him. I remember meeting my husband for the first time and I’d tell him he looked so much like River Phoenix (they had such similar facial features, it was uncanny!) then when we were expecting our son, we would comment on how he looked like my husband even in the ultrasound pictures. This made me think of River Phoenix, and so it seemed like the most appropriate name for him.😄

[@gabriellaprettyone1287]

💞

[@gelinhanim9695]

I always liked him. He was my teenage idol I dont know why but he and xxxtentacion gives me the same aura They had something very special. Rip for both

[@BrandonChaunceyOfficial]

Wow, he sounded very authoritative and noble for a 17 year old.

[@dianaps2154]

I miss him so much:(

[@meinthecornerdunce7529]

love him

[@JONACAN]

I think River would of been a brilliant comedy actor as well, if he were still alive today; like a lot of actors we grew up with aventually end up doing more light hearted comedy stuff as they age and have sucessfull careers. RIP River, Forever.

[@shireenfarhat9441]

RIP RIVER PHONIX LEGEND [1970-1993]

[@NowhereNoOne]

If someone were to ask me who i'd have dinner with, dead or alive, my answer would always be River.

[@SX-sv6vo]

He would have given Leonardo DeCaprio a run for his money in terms of raw talent. I just think Leo had much more stability and ambition. You could see it in some of his roles like Stand by Me, Running on Empty, and My Own Private Idaho.

[@corneliamartin3053]

Leonardo was a huge fan of him.

[@brandixx7453]

Kinda crazy that Leo was actually at the Viper Room the night River died, huh? 🤔

[@precisoterfe5410]

@@brandixx7453 DiCaprio saw him at other party not on viper and then he wanted to talk to him but was starstrucked and froze and then a bunch of people got in the way and he didn't see him anymore

[@judithtjed]

I was young when he died and remember that Leonardo di Caprio was often compared to him. Actually they had River in mind for Jack Dawson but then he died and Leo got the part.

[@judithtjed]

@@precisoterfe5410 even creepier is that he met him on the last night he lived.

[@nickhill8612]

Another great video. Thank you

[@yasminvasconcelos9174]

I've been in love with this man since I was 12 😭 I'm almost 30 now

[@AnnaMarie-7894]

Your so real for that 😂

[@LD-hs9iv]

I will say, when I look at River and Joaquin I don't see much of a resemblance But when I see this I think they have the same sense of humour and personality

[@merceysunn3567]

Such a beautiful soul💕💜

[@s_e_ss]

He is a legend honestly

[@honeygrewal310]

Nghe Phúc hát mà nước mắt rơi mãi ....quá nhiều cảm xúc ùa về, quá nhiều kỉ niệm. Cảm ơn Đức Phúc thật nhiều, giọng hát anh ấm tựa nắng mùa Thu vậy.

[@miguelesparza2948]

Awesome thank u for this🎉

[@ivyphoenixx]

💜💜

[@miguelesparza2948]

@@ivyphoenixx thank you you are kind

[@naimaderilus3524]

I kept seeing him in movies ,he's so fine. I just learned he died may he rest in peace.

[@jeanniemotherof3]

He is absolutely adorable here. What a tragic story. I think the big mistake was obviously first and foremost- Not working through, and getting help for for the severe pain he endured and carried throughout his childhood and young adult life. And then doing the movie my own private Idaho- it was very dark and led him down The wrong path, and they say that’s when he started experimenting with heroin heavily. 😢

[@btslovemyself6161]

You can tell that he was ahead of his time.

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

1:45 I never forget your bday. 8/23/70 🌻🦋🌻 10/31/1993

[@higurl1]

My ash 🤧

[@itsjyayjjword]

StOP.

[@treywest268]

So sad. So much talent and gone to soon. He carried the weight of So many things that his parents exposed him to as a kid.

[@hangry265]

I mean he did the drugs that killed him that night so it wasn’t really his parents.

[@dx.feelgood5825]

@@hangry265 he didn't know. He was given a drink that was laced with speedball. River wanted to go home.

[@blairknight8615]

wish dogfight would be online for free. i remember watching it when i had satellite and instantly fell in love with the movie.. one of his best movies. he was so handsome and charming. still miss him to this day

[@ClassicAudiobooksInspirations]

Imagine if he would have been alive today???

[@nickyricardo7034]

I wish there was a movie with River Phoenix, Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Wil Wheaton, Jonathan Brandis & Keanu Reeves.

[@srik88]

Legend and an angel

[@Officiallyrosko]

He seemed more laid back than Jaquin

[@LunaLu-00]

They are very different..

[@Officiallyrosko]

@@LunaLu-00 seems like it. He seemed like the nicer more down to earth brother. I just never could get in to Jauquin.

[@LunaLu-00]

@@Officiallyrosko same here!

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

@@Officiallyrosko To be fair, Joaquin was present when River died and actually made the 9-1-1 call that was leaked to the media and replayed ad nauseam. Also, he was hounded so much by the press in the wake of River's death that the family had to move out of the country for about a year, until things quieted down. Joaquin was only 19 at the time. Thus, all of that probably made him wary of reporters and come off standoffish in interviews once he resumed his acting career as a young man. (He had been a child actor but quit when he was 15; he returned to acting at age 21).

[@Officiallyrosko]

@@musicaltheatergeek79 I understand and I don’t mean he’s a bad actor or person, I just mean they’re opposite and seen the world differently even before his passing.