THE DEATH OF DANA PLATO - Kimberly Drummond Diff’rent Strokes -Where She Died & Where is her Grave?

[@teresas.7076]

More and more you turn to sensationalism for your videos are used to respect how you did them but now watching this specific one it’s all about your views how many views you can get you really don’t care about the family you really don’t care about the subject of the video. Meaning Dana Plato. She was a human being. She was a daughter, a mother and someone with a very conflicted up soul. I used to respect your videos, but recently you’ve just become another fly-by-night but see how many views we can get doesn’t matter who we hurt nobody

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Yes visiting Kim Walker, Robert Urich, Andrew Koenig , such HUGE names , I’m obviously doing this for the massive views . Just unsubscribe please because you do not make any sense. And use a comma or a period every now and again good lord that was exhausting to read.

[@sashaelton2696]

Wow, what? I didn't get any of that from this video 🤷

[@katemaloney4296]

This isn't an airport, so you don't have to announce your departure. Just wave bye and go.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

@@sashaelton2696yea it kinda makes no sense. I choose all sorts of topics solely based on what interests me , I never think about what will get huge views cause I never know lol. Thank you for watching

[@js2031]

I always find your videos respectful, Scott.

[@Northerncigars]

So tragic. I watched Different Strokes back in 1978, and as a 13 yr old boy, I thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world. So sad, RIP Dana Plato.

[@donc7354]

Scott, we all appreciate the work that goes into your videos. The travel, research, expense and all. I'll admit I don't watch each and every video, just the ones that interest me and there have been many. You and Ron from. FOTF are my favorites. And if it were up to all of us, you wouldn't be visiting ANY graves as these celebrities and everyday people would still be with us.

[@Eugenesnufflebean]

I too was 13 , had a crush too, and Farah Fawcett of course

[@plawton35]

I’m sorry but to this day, I remember how Howard Stern pushed and allowed his listeners to taunt and ridicule her. I, without a doubt, feel that he and them sent her over the edge. I think he is just a sick jerk. He gets off on humiliating women. Rest in peace Dana- I’m sorry you went through that.

[@naomitims4521]

I agree and feel the same way.

[@rinaticson390]

Yes 😢

[@manikandanmanik4673]

😊😊

[@anisassquad7814]

I love how Scott pinned the hater in the comment section and directly handled it. Some people have a hard time swallowing their jealousy..

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

I don’t mind criticism at all , I just cannot stand when people make a judgment on my character like that. I don’t choose my topics based on what I think will get views , I go by what interests me. Otherwise , I just wouldn’t be into the channel you know? And thank you for watching !

[@gracenote1837]

I really appreciate how kind and careful you are with your reports. Family members of the deceased do occasionally find and read such things, and I can't imagine how the more cruel ones must affect them. If I want grisly, horrific details and judgement, I can easily find it on the internet, but I do not want that. Thank you for all of the work that you do and the respectful way in which you do it.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

I always consider that family and friends could see my content 😊

[@platosplace]

You don't know how many of Dana's family and friends lurk on social media. She has lots of living relatives, even if it doesn't seem like it. They just never sold her out to the tabloids and continue to protect her to this day.

[@19ADAM80]

@@platosplace Are you kin to her? I checked out your videos and I never knew she acted in so many different roles, I always thought it was from Different Strokes only, thank you by the way.

[@platosplace]

@@19ADAM80 I'm friends with relatives of hers & she did continue to work in her adult life. Sadly, some of the films she made, she did for free. And there are about 3 that are very very rare and pretty much have never been seen.

[@onetempleofthekingdomassig3265]

​@SCOTTONTAPE in ok today.. you still here?

[@RetroHobbyMag]

As a boy, Dana was my first real star crush. Thank you for remembering her, and reminding me.

[@rwdavis22461]

Maryanne, or Bailey Quarters , Jeannie, Samantha

[@hendrixandmitch]

yes she was a cutie!!!!!!!!

[@twisted.redhead]

There's no way I could make videos like this. I'm way too emotional, I'd never stop crying. Well done, Scott. You tell these stories with so much compassion and respect. ❤

[@NapkinEdStern]

I met Dana in early '99, by chance. I was travelling back home from Texas to NY and my car broke down in Moore. She wen out of her way to try to get me an airline ticket back to NY. Great woman.

[@gilhodges2025]

I met Dana at an autograph show years ago, before she started having problems. She was there with Todd Bridges. Both very nice and she talked to both my kids for a couple of minutes. She was pretty on TV but so much prettier in person. RIP

[@JillDials]

My late Grandfather would watch Different Strokes all the time. From time to time my brother and I will still watch it!!! She will forever be missed!!!

[@sharonbland9061]

Never judge anyone, until you have walked a day in their shoes. It is so easy to cast judgement on someone. Yes, of course we all know the dangers of drugs, yes we have choices to take them or not. Some people are just not strong enough to say no, or their past is filled with pain, so they look for somethig to ease that pain, very sad. I hope her son, and Dana have found peace, in heaven.

[@reneedennis2011]

😊 of

[@nicolecorriedemaio]

Dana's story is so sad, especially her death & the death of her son. May Dana and Tyler Rest In Peace

[@janadeubner9883]

Different Stokes was one of those cute family-oriented shows that was fun to watch. The tragic downfall and death of Dana Plato was hard to watch. She seemed like a really sweet young woman who lost her way. RIP Dana Plato and son.

[@platosplace]

She was, not one person that met her during day to day life had anything negative to say. She would even be stop eating if she was at a restaurant to sign an autographs, which is usually frowned by any celebrity, but not her.

[@kristopherhenggeler2708]

Been watching your channel and I wanted to let you know I think your Awesome! You bring back so many childhood memories for me and how you research the people is so cool how you do it God bless you!❤

[@zipshed]

I would bet that she just had enough. The people teasing, ridiculing, the stress and addiction as well as being broke made her give up on life itself. A very sad and heartbreaking ending for a talented young woman we all were familiar with.

[@platosplace]

It was accidental, but she was "rattled" from the interview, but not to do anything as devastating as the autopsy says.

[@jackiecota-ne8ye]

Sooo sad. RIP DANA PLATO and TYLER 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤... Thank you Scott. Luv ya and stay safe❤❤❤

[@naomitims4521]

I feel the same way. I think she was just tired of it all. Seemed like after Different Strokes it was just a constant struggle for her.

[@SarahJoDannetteGosa]

She was traveling to see her son for Mother's Day to commit suicide makes no sense had her idiot boyfriend checked on her sooner she would likely be alive today so would her son Tyler

[@SarahJoDannetteGosa]

@@platosplace right why would she end herself on the way to see her son on Mother's Day why did they change the autopsy they originally ruled it accidental just because she had attempted on other occasions to end herself does not mean she did that time and that Boyfriend of hers is an idiot taking pictures of her instead of helping her

[@karenmiller2642]

It doesn't matter how many times I have seen a story, when you do it, I watch. I don't understand the criticism, nor do I care. I love your way of telling the story, it is through, and respectable. You just keep doing you, it works very well.

[@kimkovaly2393]

What a beautiful tribute to Dana. I'm off today and so happy I get to watch your new video few minutes after you posted it. Have a wonderful weekend Scott. Lots of love to you from Pennsylvania ❤❤❤

[@kateschroth3304]

Thank you Scott, for this wonderful tribute to Dana Plato. I loved her on Different Strokes when I was growing up. It was extremely sad when she passed away. RIP Dana.

[@victoriabodien8435]

Different Strokes, one of my favorite shows of all time growing up. R.I.P Dana Plato. Hope all is well Scott. Greetings from Minnesota!

[@CCcastro336]

So sad. I loved different strokes. She was a great actress. Thank you for remembering her. I did not know her story. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😢

[@donleblanc2669]

I was really found of Dana , not just physically . It s so sad her life fell apart , she deserved way better . She was a lovely person !!! Thanx Scott for this !! 😔😔

[@Shesawakeandyouredumb]

Her poor son struggled and struggled and eventually took his own life too💔😢just absolutely devastating…

[@naomitims4521]

I forgot about that. Very sad😢

[@VickieHubbard-po2ed]

All my love to people who lost someone or not feeling there best. I miss parents everyday. But the love they gave me is the greatest gift.💗❤Vickie

[@misterlee403]

It’s tragic and incredibly sad to see the toll Hollywood takes on so many young stars.

[@Its_Julianna93]

Dana was beautiful and talented. I've read many times that, the child stars of those days were often at the adult parties and were given drugs. It's all very sad that it became her downfall. Thank you for telling her story with the dignity that she deserves Scott. 💜💜💜

[@Luke-y7l]

Hey Scott how you doing wanna say I’m new to your channel and I really enjoy watching your videos famous graves and keeping people’s memories alive

[@danaparsons1990]

This still makes me sad after all these years😢

[@MLeago]

I clicked on this so fast. As a gen x Dana was a heartthrob in my early years. Always beautiful. Just feel so bad for her. 🙏

[@HiddenJackpots]

Different Strokes was one of my favorite sitcoms growing up and not gonna lie I had a teen crush lol. Such a sad story. Thanks for all the things I never knew and another great video.

[@jaylene.turner6524]

Another tragic story. I enjoyed watching her in “Different Strokes”. R.I.P. to Dana and her son. Awesome video as always,Scott!

[@jessicaboisvert3138]

Thanks Scott for sharing these and others, I remember watching Dana on Different Strokes back in the day.

[@chrissyknowsitall5170]

She is still missed to this day. I really feel blessed being born in 1970. And growing up with such great TV shows during that era. Scott again thank you for doing videos on the people that have passed before their time. You really are such a treasure on yt to watch. You seriously deserve millions subs and you will get there!! ♥️♥️♥️RIP Dana🕊🪽🕯

[@Robster-1970]

I was also born in 1970.I feel blessed to have grown up with "All in the Family", "Alice", "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", "M*A*S*H", "Eight is Enough", and so many others.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you so much for watching I appreciate your support! Stay cool Chrissy!

[@danaparsons1990]

Me too❤​@@Robster-1970

[@demigaines5644]

Thank You So Very Much For Sharing This I Loved Watching Different Strokes Very Sad Story May Dana Plato Rest In Peace.

[@dezputtyranger2724]

I really loved her character on that show life is so sad and so tragic sometimes... Thank you Scott for all that you do you always put out amazing stuff and you're always so respectful. Much love

[@iamthesnowgod]

Always informative and respectful. Not just the subjects, the cars driving by, those who are there working. Top notch guy snd excellent content. Thank you.

[@wolverine.836]

I still watch Different Strokes, every night before i go to bed. R.I.P Dana Plato

[@CaraHTheTerribleOldWoman]

You're a lot kinder than I would be to Howard Stern's audience. Imagine getting on your high horse and bullying a troubled person the way they did. I think they contributed to her decision to end her own life. Shame on them.

[@kimwarner1681]

Yeah , I agree, that crowd that likes to kick others when they are down. How many of them were ever talented enough to be on tv or pretty enough? Could they have been a pro athlete and an actress, like Dana could have been? No, they are the jerks of life that slink out when they hear someone is having a tough time and then they crawl out from their rock to make it worse. it's sickening. I never really listened to his show much after that one, I used to love Howard Stern, he cracked me up. But that episode was a bit too far, that's not right. Everyone at that studio had to know what people were going to do when they called in and if they didn't, once they heard the tone of the calls, put a stop to it. That was bad, bullying plain and simple very abusive, imo

[@plawton35]

Never could stand Howard Stern. I think he is absolutely despicable.

[@chrisharris7931]

This is how I remembered it too. She went on Stern, he was a dick(as always), and she killed herself a few days later. Howard Stern should feel some guilt over this. But I'm betting that he doesn't.

[@naomitims4521]

Yeah I agree. They all could see she was not okay and they really victimized her in my opinion. It definitely didn’t do her any favors poor girl.RIP

[@SarahJoDannetteGosa]

she didn't decide to end her life it was accidental she was on her way to her former MIL's house to visit her son he was 14 at the time it was Mother's Day makes no sense why she would kill herself on her way to visit him she was in Texas visiting her new boyfriend's parents and she went to take a nap and his story about taking photos of her so they could laugh at her snoring when she woke up later well they were photos not videos and she was not snoring she was dying why did he not try to save her sooner

[@angieburnett4341]

I LOVED Diff'rent Strokes!! Mr Drummond always reminded me of my dad, and who didn't think Arnold was cute?!! I remember when she passed, hard to believe it's been 25 years, but I was heartbroken. Such a sad life for the most part. I know a lot of it was her choices but I think it also shows how important parents/a good start in life actually is. Thanks Scott, well done as always. Love, hugs & God Bless you 💕💕

[@rebeccataylor4292]

Agree. I think about Ron Howard. He started out very young in Hollywood but he had good parenting and look how well his life has been.

[@bakercarl8518]

Thanks Scott. My heart has so much mercy for her . Prayers to her family and friends who truly care. Such a tragic story.

[@melanieblair3302]

Hey Scott, thanks for this one. I watched this show as a kid with my grandparents.

[@moonchildluvsbobcrane]

Thx for keeping her memory alive. Ignore the haters.

[@born4md]

Scott, as usual, such a respectful video! Sorry about some people, who do NOT know what the hell they're talking about. I can't ever say I've noticed "sensationalism" in you. RIP to Dana and her son. 😢

[@savgre9400]

Hitting it out of the park lately. Another good one . Thanks

[@PattiMahaney]

Thank you for another great video despite the wind the construction going on the traffic, the planes, your microphone blowing off the barking dogs kudos my friend! 💕😊

[@JoeFromJoplinMO]

Rest in peace Dana and Tyler. What tragic and heartbreaking losses. I have read a lot about Dana, and her troubled life. I like Howard Stern, and in my early years of working in radio, he was a bit of an inspiration. However, I will keep my thoughts in regards to Dana's appearance, and the aftermath, to myself. Safe travels, Scott.

[@kathy1001]

Can't wait to watch this!!! Thanks Scott!! ❤

[@hazelsmith2]

I loved different strokes. I didn't know this about her son, How sad and tragic. Hollywood is cursed for many child stars. Thanks, scott. Rest peace to both mum and son. Xx❤❤

[@Zahnclassof95]

So sad what happened to Dana i cannot wait to get into this episode Scott ,shall we dive into it ❤❤ .

[@R2-D292]

Dana#

[@falvarez126]

Lovely video, Scott. 🤍

[@Nicole_Jewell]

R.I.P. Dana. I watch Diff'rent strokes in reruns one of my favorites to watch.

[@jackiemurria3966]

I remember in one of the different strokes episode it was about her meeting a famous figure skater. And She started to figure skate. She was great at it. Difference strokes was one of my favorite shows. RIP Dana and Son Tyler❤

[@mr.nibbles2369]

That's so heartbreaking rest well, Dana and Tyler

[@jeanaesamuel47]

R.I.P. Dana Plato such a tragic story😢😢😢❤❤❤

[@chrispellicci6587]

I remember listening to the Stern interview with her. She tried her best to keep it together, but her demons got to her.

[@SueSheldon-g9h]

Rip to dana and thanks scott for telling us about her .Sleep well

[@NatashaRaynor-1111]

May she And her son RIP....you are only 85 miles from me Scott. But, yes us Oklahomans are very hospitable. Note: you were also driving into mote where 2 F5 tornadoes, within I believe 2yrs apart took the same route. Took the lives of trapped elementary school children and others. Might want to look into it, but another good one. Stay safe❤

[@mattmills97]

The first EF5 was May 3rd 1999. The other was in 2013

[@NatashaRaynor-1111]

@@mattmills97 I remember..but I went and saw the devastation first hand these 2 I think were the worse

[@nickilamont9209]

R I P beautiful lady thank you Scott for keeping her memory alive and telling her story with such love and respect love your content ❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢

[@SaltyClaws73]

Thanks once again Scott ❤

[@VickieHubbard-po2ed]

so sad when people die so young. i wish she would have gotten the help she needed. different stokes was a funny show.🥰Vickie

[@kimwarner1681]

Yeah but I also think there are only so many things you can bounce back from before you say that's it. She just had one thing after another, very sad.

[@nicholas87541]

RIP Dana Plato

[@BigDJr777]

Such A sad story with her and her Son. I know personally how drug addiction is it's rough. I'm clean 8 years from that crap now. It's to bad what happened. RIP.

[@jamjedi1972]

Yes we in Oklahoma are generally very nice and friendly! Excellent video Scott,, always look forward to your videos.

[@thatc0vidgirl]

WoW Scott 😮 I'm from the UK ( England) and though I was born in 1985 I didn't watch much TV and we got very few American sitcom shows. Though, I as an adult became aware of Diff'rent Strokes through other Pop Culture ( Thanks to a joke made on Seth Mcfarland's second show, American Dad!) Its quite possibly unsavoury to Dana's memory so im not going to repeat it here, like you I am very respectful for the dead and that includes their loved ones, and to me a life is a life whether its a famous person or not, another reason I dig your content ❤ before I got very poorly, I was training to become a celebrant and volunteering in a funeral home because I so wanted to be able to help people and give a voice to the deceased, after losing most of my family at a young age and having a rough life in general. Anyway this is the first time I have heard her story, all I knew is that she was a child actor who was playing Kimberly in that show ( which i still havent seen, its not out of ignorance, I've wanted to see it for years, along with Cheers, and Happy Days and The Brady Bunch I'm hoping to get round to it, but im very poorly I need risky surgery and my time is rare and precious rn)I'm just able to watch KZbin on my mobile as I struggle to sleep and I like factual things, documentary style stuff, true crime, and like everyone else here, I'm probably a bit morbidly curious, right?🤷🏼‍♀️ I love your content❤ I had to comment, that last picture of her, that ends the video- she looks just like Britney Spears in her teenage years 😮 Ibwas really shocked. Anyway, thank you for all your videos. I've been bingeing for a good 5 hours as up in absolute agony. Its 0508 here in Blighty 🇬🇧 🌍 Hope you are well. Danielle AKA @Thatc0vidgirl xx

[@jenniferleslie5775]

Scott, don’t stop doing what you do so well. I’ve always found you respect, compassionate and dignified. As they say haters gonna hate. Always super excited when you post one of your videos, my favourite one so far has to be the one about James Byrd. I had never heard his story before and did some digging around to learn more, even watched the film which didn’t do his case justice at all. Much love and support from a very wet and windy Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@OMyStarz]

I'm not calling you out, but I just want to mention that it is possible to grieve for a parent that you've never even met. I was adopted at 6 months old. I never even met my mother or father but I still miss them every year on their birthdays. I've been diagnosed with PTSD, most likely from the adoption and being separated from my mother.

[@michellerella8351]

Thank you for sharing her story. I always wondered what happened to her😢. How sad. May she Rip🪽🙏

[@danaparsons1990]

Great video Scott❤

[@trishandrews4071]

So sad she as a warm person like everyone else I grew up watching her on A Different Strokes such a tragedy she died this horrible way and of course RIP to her son Tyler

[@jayweiss4378]

I loved the show in reruns growing up (we all did I think) but it’s so so sad that the shows stars didn’t have happy lives away from the show….

[@PaulMoss-j4t]

@@jayweiss4378 hi hoppy howell to u gs

[@davidharris5001]

what's good Scott another celeb death video I haven't seen until now, thanks. I had a crush on her yrs ago before her passing.

[@darkpoethd9913]

Another great video, touched me more than most this one. She just seemed very tragic and things went bad for her so easily. When you consider that had she not started a family her story wouldn't of turned so badly. Totally unfair and tragic

[@garyvandecar2580]

Dana Platos Adoptive Mother Kay had died of Scleroderma which also had a profound affect on her young life, it was so sad.

[@platosplace]

She also spent some of Dana's money, looking for a cure for the cancer. Very few actually know that.

[@garyvandecar2580]

@@platosplace It wouldn't surprise me one bit.

[@roknrolbilly]

HELLO SCOTT......here in tacoma washington.....

[@chadmears136]

RIP Dana ❤😢. Thank you Scott ❤

[@nistramo]

For real...had a crush on her back in the day...used to show it here I believe as a rerun in the UK..early 80s. RIP

[@andreaweingarten-pj7jc]

Very sad story...so crazy because I watched a movie 2 days ago with her in it and thought, she's been gone a long time now 😔 Thank you Scott!

[@WickedWest512]

Wow I didn't know her son did that as well. So sad . 🙏

[@Csilover1968]

Such a sad story. RIP Dana. Thank you Scott.

[@VickieHubbard-po2ed]

did'nt know that Dana Plato had a son that died. so sad. I hope for a cure mental illness and all sickness. like they say it gets better. Vickie🥰

[@StephsScary]

So sad. I didn't know that about her son. How horrible. Great.

[@davidharris5001]

watching this video makes me want to binge watch The Diff'rent Strokes all weekend

[@karendorsey4780]

I watched Different Strokes when I was a kid. I was really rooting for Dana to beat her addiction. All the child actors on that show struggled after the show ended. Gary Coleman also passed tragically. Todd Bridges also was addicted to Drugs. He’s been clean for a while. Scott, you always do such a great job with your videos. You are alway show so much respect for the deceased.

[@wandaorr2075]

It’s amazing with the wind blowing so hard that it knocked your microphone off that your hair doesn’t move 😂 lol

[@JosephRamous]

Very talented woman so sad how her life took that tragic turn also I had no ideas Alan thicke wrote the theme to the show very cool

[@KMKS1981]

Such a sad end to her story. Great video as always Scott! ♥️

[@kaybee2930]

Kids are thrown into fame at such a young age & it takes it toll eventually. It's heartbreaking. RIP beautiful lady ❤

[@JCStorm76]

That’s a long way from Hollywood. What a sad ending. By coincidence Danny Cooksey who played Sam in the later period of Different Strokes was actually born in Moore, Oklahoma

[@platosplace]

True and he actually follows the Dana Insta page on her.

[@juliogonzales5441]

RIP DANA..❤❤❤PEACE OUT

[@rellicoverdale]

Im a new subscriber, hello from Australia! Different strokes was one of my favourite shows in the 80s ❤

[@OnTheGoWithFlo-Kid22]

This is just so sad. The loss of both mother and son that could have been prevented is just the worst. I wish there were a way to get rid of street drugs for good. I hope that both are both are in a happier place. RIP ❤ 💐

[@Shelly-in-Tampa]

I was thinking of her just last week. RIP Dana

[@leeslove1999]

GOD Bless Her Soul 🙏🏽 The Struggle Is Over She Is At Total Peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@eviethalas2797]

Thanks for sharing Scott Love Evie Australia 🇦🇺

[@ErinsNerdStuff]

Such a tragic story. RIP Dana and Tyler ❤

[@TrudyAllison-e1b]

Loved her in different strokes … thanks Scott x

[@lovebuzz1979]

Hey Mista Scott Dana Plato gone too soon. Got my Coffee kickin on back to watch.

[@tracyroth-myers5574]

You made me cry again. So touching Scott ❤

[@SPerryfevr]

Very sad😢. I used to watch the Different Strokes show. Too bad.

[@lora2231]

Very nice video Scott. I always liked her. So tragic

[@platosplace]

Dana's family & friends do a great job of keeping her memory alive on Insta.