30 Years On: The Death of River Phoenix | DARK SIDE OF THE 90s

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[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

To see how far Joaquin came in order to both honor River's memory and to also "heal"... is legendary. What strength. What courage. What character and resilience. Could YOU do it? Must give us pause.

[@BricesonLoving]

He’s just a human relax

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

@@BricesonLoving As if YOU have any authority or experience, lol. 😂

[@user-Rt3h678g]

Hello guys are going to reopen the case about the death of river phoenix

[@asias7047]

RIP River. Can't believe it's been 30 years already. You'll never be forgotten ❤

[@kimbarnett619]

He sure won’t, I just adopted a German Shepherd, and I named her River

[@user-Rt3h678g]

Hello guys are going to reopen the case about the death of river phoenix

[@J-Bird679]

Who’s that

[@kimbarnett619]

@@J-Bird679 if you’re on KZbin, why don’t you just look up River Phoenix instead of being an ignoramus.

[@J-Bird679]

@@kimbarnett619 cause I have a life I enjoy and don’t have to revolve around a bunch of celebrities who don’t know us to feel accommodated

[@mildred298]

The pain and panic in Joaquin’s voice is so heartbreaking I can’t even imagine the pain this has caused him. What really pisses me off the most is whoever though it was a good idea to expose River’s postmortem funeral pics. It’s almost impossible not to run into whenever you look him up. Very disrespectful and I hope they never get to see it. I wish there was a way to get it taken down from the internet for good nobody deserves to have such a disturbing picture floating in the media without his family’s consent it’s disrespectful to them and his memory.

[@jj-if6it]

I know, can't believe someone would be sick enough to take it to earn a few bucks. Wish I had never seen it

[@user-Rt3h678g]

Hello guys are going to reopen the case about the death of river phoenix

[@JenniferBrigitteOpticalVortex]

Poor Joaquin. I'm so happy he avenged his brother.

[@jj-if6it]

@@JenniferBrigitteOpticalVortex what?

[@redcomet0079]

30 years to the day. His brother made him proud

[@joeblogs-vx4ep]

Dumbest comment in KZbin history

[@zacharyhutto3053]

Yes..... He's a goat now

[@chilenapromedioRU]

30 years already... It was such a tragedy. I was just a girl in my early teens from a third world country, but I loved all his films, specially his latest ones. He was a really great actor. He wanted to be a musician and he was starting that route. He would have been successful on anything he wanted. But his childhood was traumatic and mixed with drugs, it was really awful. The fact that he died outside and his young brother making the call, hearing Joaquin's voice it's really so sad. River is greatly missed ❤️

[@MiklosKov]

I was only 7. Logically I don’t understand why his death is such a big deal to me to this day. Im torn apart by it and I never knew him. Maybe because I watched Stand By Me a lot as a kid? And The Last Crusade? I really feel like I lost a friend and hero.

[@MarnieM82]

It’s interesting to hear how famous he was back then and it seems he was fairly well known. I was about ten when he passed so I really didn’t know about him at all.

[@mikekling7144]

The panic in Joaquins voice in that 911 call heartbreaking.

[@themichael3105]

River actually went to The Viper cause he was gonna play on stage. He ended up not playing with the band and that's when the hard-partying started. Flea (Red Hot Child Peppers) has actually been in numerous interviews where he says that maybe River would still be alive today had they let him come on stage as planned and let him rock out.

[@msk.7878]

Or it would’ve happened in another occasion if he continued to abuse substances it would’ve been a matter of time with no rehab or help to stop addictions

[@themichael3105]

True. But the video is talking about a certain event. He could've survived the night and gone to rehab later down the line. (no pun intended). @@msk.7878

[@Haerinx87]

River was a ticking time bomb....if not that night, definitely another night, in the very near future

[@jj-if6it]

@@msk.7878 He didn't know what he was taking that night though

[@Guy5194]

Dude ,he was heading for disaster. If not that night, probably another night.

[@RWAC685]

Joaquin Phoenix Screaming And Crying Gives Me Chills.

[@AnnetteMay1221]

I remember that day. What a bummer it was. He had such a promising future. Seven months earlier to the day was when Brandon Lee died. Vice or somebody should make a documentary about him too.

[@unclejezza]

Joaquim went on to make his brother proud by becoming one of the finest actors of his generation. My son is named Phoenix as a homage to River.

[@Melanie____]

And a powerful vegan activist.. those were values both brothers shared 🌱🌏

[@jj-if6it]

Poor Joaquin 😥. It's traumatic enough without the phone call being all over the internet

[@heatherkastenmeier7530]

I remember this like yesterday. I was in absolute shock, and still can't believe he's gone. A beautiful soul gone way too soon. Love you, River.....

[@yotaiji012]

How you know? You never met him. Hahaha

[@whodatwitch]

@@yotaiji012 people you've never met have influence on your life, you know? Don't be snarky.

[@user-Rt3h678g]

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[@SherbetLemon-w4h]

@@yotaiji012 He was a public figure of course people know things about him without meeting him

[@yotaiji012]

@@SherbetLemon-w4h lol you know nothing about him

[@phalynwilliams4119]

River Phoenix was one of my favorite actors ❤

[@Dexy83]

I get the operator was trying to be calming, but damn!

[@tf4010]

Nah that 9 11 operator was inept..that is not how the call should have been handled

[@jprez7295]

@@tf4010 OMG I agree wholeheartedly that operator was a jerk and he held up 10 minutes of what could have saved River's life

[@jamescarter3196]

@@jprez7295 why are you making up total bullshit to pretend like the operator is at fault somehow? "he held up 10 minutes" stop lying you moron, it's pathetic and just shows how naive you are. You have no idea what emergency situations are like so don't use your imagination out of stupidty.

[@jamescarter3196]

yeah it was an emergency and it's just goofy how you people are acting all sensitive about the intensity of the situation and trying to 'blame' the operator for how it went. He wasn't making Joaquin freak out and scream at people, and THAT is what held the situation up more than anything if you want to put blame somewhere. Go ahead, blame Joaquin for being upset just like you're blaming the operator for having to deal with it. It's equally stupid either way.

[@nuggetsofchiken]

That 911 operator was horrible, what a tragedy.

[@AngelWhisper_7]

​​@NeoNeo01101There is NO EXCUSE!!!!.If they're that cruel then quit and let someone else who has empathy do it.

[@damilkk]

what did he say that was horrible? he's saying what 911 operators are trained to do. Find out whats happening, where and any other important info.

[@thisguy73]

@@AngelWhisper_7 Probably making $11 an hour or something. Easy to say from afar. Most of you would break dealing with the BS calls they get 8 hours a night.

[@dominysynclair]

This might be the most retarded thread I've ever seen in a comments section.

[@fire12731]

911 operator was fine

[@renanaogumiremhete1730]

Rest in peace River Phoenix for 30 years of his death still lives on 💯

[@keithabney4665]

his appearance in The Thing Called Love was sad. By that time it was clear he was in trouble. it was hard watching my favorite actor start to go down the tubes.

[@MikeP-sq6be]

I feel like this is the tragic outcome of his abusive upbringing. His parents raised him in this weird cult that had sexual abuse. He had to stand on street corners begging for his food. He had to support his family growing up. He never really went to school. His upbringing was totally messed up. That's a big part of why everything happened.

[@rinny-od6ip]

he deserved the world. he was so beautiful inside and out…what happened to him was so fucking unfair. rip river.💔💔💔

[@crzyfastlife]

only recently learning of river as ive started to watch indiana jones for the first time, anazing musician actor and person, such a sad situation

[@Lidia1977]

This still breaks my heart 😢 rip River ❤

[@kimbarnett619]

My late 27 year old son wanted to name his next dog River. I just did in memory of my son and River, I just named my rescue German Shepherd River and she’s beautiful ❤

[@_haitian_barbie_]

I feel so bad for his friends and family. He was so talented and handsome.😞😞😞

[@StLProgressive]

I remember this so clearly, what a blow it was. It’s so hard to hear Joaquin on the phone like that. I can’t even imagine. RIP, River. You’ll never be forgotten. 🖤

[@etow8034]

We remember you River !

[@madeleine5313]

I grew up in awe of River Phoenix. Stand By Me got me through my turbulent teenage years. I was in shock when I heard of his tragic passing. I stood outside the viper room many years later and the energy in that area was so off. Rest in peace dear River. You left a beautiful impression in the acting world

[@hahatoldyouso]

Bless him, RIP beautiful

[@ravioIi]

i wish news outlets would stop using the 911 call. so traumatic and disrespectful to riv

[@cristianjimenez1000]

Felt the same way. Disrespectful to Joaquin probably wants to forget it.

[@genius179]

Also, remember Joaquin is very young here as well. He just turned 19 a few days ago

[@user-Rt3h678g]

Hello guys are going to reopen the case about the death of river phoenix

[@RWAC685]

River Phoenix, A Legend. The 80s And 90s James Dean. RIP River Phoenix.

[@RWAC685]

@CidersAndReligiousCrusades River Was A Legend Even Before His Death.

[@kimbarnett619]

I always felt that if they did a remake of James Deans life-River was a spitting image.

[@RWAC685]

@@kimbarnett619 Facts.

[@WithScienceAsMySheperd]

saw joaquin in gladiator in theatre n he became an idol. tragic day when River died

[@GeriPowell-oz7oz]

I remember this and it being all over the news I cried 😭 and cried knowing that this is indeed a tragedy and he was and will always be a favorite. Rip River Phoenix

[@juliadegutes3689]

Gone too soon. Beautiful soul

[@paulgutierrez6416]

I was only 2 when River Phoenix died. but my sisters were born in the 80's so they showed me his movies. i'm glad they did, he was a great actor.

[@jj-if6it]

I was born in 86 but I was too young to remember this when it happened

[@user-Rt3h678g]

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[@phalynwilliams4119]

Did you see Running On Empty yet? It is amazing 🥲

[@jj-if6it]

@@phalynwilliams4119 I haven't had a chance yet! Would love to

[@paulgutierrez6416]

@@phalynwilliams4119 I have not seen it yet. but I have heard it is a really good movie.

[@DevonsDistraction]

They forgot to mention the tiny detail of who handed him the cup

[@KristianGlavan]

A lot of people say John from RHCP

[@tabbykat9]

That part! We know!

[@ETERALMP3]

Who handed him the cup

[@Maze305]

@@ETERALMP3John frusciante

[@ciaraskeleton]

He was off his face, he handed river a cup that he got from Johnny D. It was an accident IF anything. John F was a kid himself and rivers best friend. Everyone there was off their face. Everyone. River went out that night like most nights hoping to get fucked up. Same for John F. I hate that it's made into this villain arc when John F was barely able to form sentences half the time+it wasn't something intentional.

[@jj-if6it]

Despite the reconstruction, River actually had short dark hair when he died, as he was filming a movie

[@Beeman2892]

I always thought he was part of the 27 club. My goodness he died so young.😢

[@triple_gem_shining]

Often their managers and "friends" are just taking advantage of them for fame or money

[@Watashiwanekogasuki]

That is Joaquin’s voice on the phone calling for his brother 😢

[@arricammarques1955]

Addiction doesn't discriminate. It eventually kills everyone.

[@dominysynclair]

Someone might want to tell Keith Richards then.

[@RoedofWak-be5fo]

River wasnt an addict according to people around him. He even got Frusciante to go to rehab and drove him there.

[@tamfuwing1]

There's a lot of denial around River's drug use. He was a junkie, plain and simple.

[@asias7047]

​​@@tamfuwing1 He wasn't a drug addict. He used drugs occasionally but wasn't addicted. Even his friend Flea from the red hot chili peppers said he wasn't a drug addict.

[@gmenezesdea]

River was friends with Brazilian singer Milton Nascimento, who wrote a song for him after being impressed with his work in The Mosquito Coast.

[@wolfmoon3431]

A very sad Hollywood tragedy😔 My world has also, just been re-written following this documentary as I did not actually know that, Joaquin Phoenix was River's brother. River was a talented person with so much potential and it is, so sad that, he was forced to leave this world so prematurely 🌠🕊🌠

[@Lyndanet]

He was an amazing actor and such a beautiful soul . The viper room is definitely haunted and who knows what lay beneath the restrooms had 2 way mirrors creepy asf . Wasn’t it Johnny Depp’s club ? How come no one mentions that?

[@syifams]

You know why, beside did he own the club prior to this tragedy or afterwards?

[@Lyndanet]

@@syifams I’d rather not say

[@user-Rt3h678g]

Hello guys are going to reopen the case about the death of river phoenix

[@rosemarypark6093]

He died on Halloween. So scary and eerie. 😢

[@ImJustKaren_]

Happy Heavenly Birthday River. Time would make you 54, but you remain forever young. You still have my heart...

[@laufmin]

This is the most exposition done by VICE I’ve seen, personally. 😢

[@StephenLuke]

RIP River Phoenix (1970-1993)

[@ozthegreatandpowerful3776]

Rip river ❤

[@majorpayne100]

Watch the company you keep

[@kael1716]

Does anyone know who gave him the drink??

[@babywah3290]

River turned out to be the James Dean of his generation.

[@Clover2905]

R.I.P. River Phoenix🤍🕊

[@AA-qb7ni]

he was a truth talent and a good man gone way too soon. he would be proud of how successful joaquin is ❤

[@user-Rt3h678g]

Hello guys are going to reopen the case about the death of river phoenix

[@Juiceworld21]

People shitting on river,he was clean he thought he was gonna rip with band,they said he cant go on stage,because he was clean the drugs he received fucked him up.r.i.p river.

[@Staticmess007]

Halloween of 93” “We lost River” 🕊️

[@jareknowak8712]

2:27 - who is She?

[@normadesmond6017]

wow. 30 years ago. Unbelievable

[@XxxX-wx3er]

Matthew 23:33 33 "You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape being condemned to hell?” - Jesus. The Viper Room. How can anything go wrong? 😑

[@redcomet0079]

911 emergency dispatchers need to be audited nation wide

[@corduerorose9747]

It was the saddest phone call ever I feel terrible for Joaquin and Rain seeing their big brother faded away and to think I was 5 when it happened

[@tf4010]

I used to do that job…these calls are so disgraceful. He wasn’t handling that at all.

[@NuraDary-c5i]

The 90s was the dark side for me as well

[@themichelleegan]

I've written a short story about his death being the icing on the cake for an already traumatised teenager.

[@rinny-od6ip]

pov the card at therapy declines and your therapist pulls out this video.

[@debbiedebonair8029]

So many conflicting stories. I believe this version . Other stories paint him as , having a wild night of partying before he went to the viper room.

[@JenniferBrigitteOpticalVortex]

Yeah. He wasn't having a wild night. He got drugged with a liquid heroin inserted in his drink. Johnny Depp gave the drink to John Fusicante from the RHCP to deliver it to the River.

[@danielevans9379]

Forever young. 😔

[@Maulida_Sari_2008]

My Love River ❤🖤😭💔

[@jj-if6it]

So preventable. If I was his friends and family, I'd be so angry at whoever gave him the drugs. He didn't want to die. If someone drugged him against his knowledge, they should have been prosecuted! Interesting that the person's identity has been hidden

[@TheBohemianStyle]

What I could never understand is, why wasn’t his girlfriend, Samantha, knowing he wasn’t well, and a drug user, alow him to go out, and why didn’t she stay behind with him?

[@justrandom4304]

Just watched a movie he was in and came here. I couldn't get through Joaquins 911 call had to skip the last bit it's traumatizing jeez I wasn't ready for tears omg. I wish hell on whoever did this 💔.

[@thesunisbright]

where is the entire video please?

[@nicks6980]

Lets this guy rest in peace, dont keep taking advantage of other people.

[@MichaelGushue-tl8xd]

What a tragedy.

[@Maulida_Sari_2008]

I miss him 😭💔

[@buckfuddy5561]

I have read several places that he has brought his guitar to play on stage with Flea and Flea told him he wouldn’t be able to.. then he went to the bathroom and did some lines.. but I also have seen he was given a “drink”.. so it’s like which was it?? Regardless, whatever he was given that night, took him out.. sad story

[@YummyApple10]

A drink. The autopsy report said that brown liquid was found in his stomach and that there was no cocaine residue in his nasal passages

[@buckfuddy5561]

@@YummyApple10 you do know that you can snort other things other than coke, right??

[@buckfuddy5561]

@@YummyApple10 just odd how some place the blame on “some dude in the bathroom stall that he did lines with”.. and other outlets blame Fraciante for giving him a drink 🥃

[@YummyApple10]

@@buckfuddy5561 I was just trying to answer your question politely… I have no knowledge of drugs. Just read the autopsy report lol

[@buckfuddy5561]

@@YummyApple10 I have and was just saying how so many outlets tell different stories

[@HellaReckless]

I wasn’t even born yet but I remember this story but didn’t know these details

[@jamesmorss9940]

You know who else likes to hang around the Viper Rooms and do speedballs? Dave Navarro.

[@jborden18]

Really?! I didn't know that

[@AnnetteMay1221]

I think he's sober now.

[@jborden18]

@@AnnetteMay1221 that's good

[@chilenapromedioRU]

Wrong guitarist's name, mate.

[@ListedMia-sm4xm]

No he’s right

[@Erinski]

4:15, uh, no. The world got to know Joaquin Phoenix through his acting roles. Yes, it was frequently mentioned that he and River were brothers, and Joaquin was with him when he died, but that 911 call wasn't released to the public until the 2010's. Anyone over the age of 15 could remember the backlash against the media, for broadcasting a family's traumatic moment for clicks. I'm actually ashamed to have made it this far into the video.

[@se.lgsamshine.37]

Sempre será lembrado River Phoenix com muito carinho ❤️ morte trágica infelizmente você era muito invejado, pessoas erradas entraram na sua vida, tudo que eu desejo é que você esteja em paz e feliz pq aqui nesse mundo injusto você não era😔

[@littlepinkpie_]

Love you River. You will always stay on my heart phoenix. Love you a lot. I know you are somewhere in a beautiful place. Wherever you are you will always be with us. You don't know how much you matter to me. Hope to meet you someday, somewhere.

[@poindextertunes]

weird

[@richardmurphy9006]

Belinda Carlisle wrote a rather good song about rivers death " leaving L.A"

[@1santos1]

I was there. I saw the ambulance pull up. I found out details the next morning.

[@kino7539]

Did you see him prior? Were you inside? Would love to hear some details

[@unleashedandindayou]

Let's get a few things straight. First of all, this picture where he's staring back at his friend myself. Who just throw water on a f****** a****** that called him a f***** That wasn't from the Viper room. The night he died at the Viper room he had short dark hair and I was with him. He was planning to play. When I stopped by the viper room looking for him on October 30 1993, it was because he invited me to hear him play that night, And the reason why he didn't want to go at first was because he knew that someone had threatened him. But while we were talking about whether or not they would threaten his siblings in his absence he decided to go. I had to delete my previous comment because of the words that came out of my mouth when I described the people in the Viper room refused to call 911. The people in the Viper room refused to call 911. You read that correctly. That was why I had to go next door to get Joaqun while Rain was giving River rescue breaths. My name is Cynthia Beth last name was Shebar at the time. I was wearing Rivers jeans the night that he died and his shirt. And I am so disgusted and sick of the hollywood machine that continues to promote their brand stories protecting the mafia that has done so much damage. ASK Joaquin Bottom Phoenix where he was when he was told his brother was in trouble. He was next door in a place where people could get food. We had to find him to call because the fucking viper room refused to call 911. They refused. We had no cell phones. We had no help. We had monsters drugging us and denying the enormous pain and abuse that was inflicted on our lives

[@unleashedandindayou]

It was just a food place next door. I don't remember a name. I don't know if he was hungry or if he went there to socialize. He might not have been digging the vibe at the viper room or just wanted to go with friends

[@unleashedandindayou]

@@timetheory84 If you take a course in Victims of Crime, Criminology, you will learn the most common responses to a victimization. The most common response is to deny or blame the person who was harmed. That is because people want to believe their world is safe and predictable. They are uncomfortable with information that changes their world view. They don't want to have to feel badly or be afraid it could happen to them. Also when people are complicit in a crime, they don't want to get in trouble. The most common response is to say the person who was harmed is crazy or lying or say it was a bad person who deserved whatever happened to them. I have shared a lot here. You have shared nothing of yourself. What's your name? Are you a reporter? What's your office phone number? If you only have things to say based on what you read in the paid advertisements Hollywood gossip column, I feel compelled to help you realize that a world exists beyond what has been sold to you When you ask questions about traumatic events, the person really doesn't owe you answers at all. Appreciate the honor it is when someone shares about their pain and entrust you. You don't know if I'm telling the truth you can claim. Then what if I am telling you the truth? What if I am talking to you about one of the darkest days of my life and that I survived basically a hidden war behind the scenes. If you don't know a lot about surviving and coping with trauma and abuse, you may not realize how callous and disrespectful the prove it sounds. I would testify in court. I have spoken. I have written. Your welcome. For me to continue to talk to you in depth, you might introduce yourself. Because I have put myself out here and allowed myself to be subject to whatever responses I recieve. You have shared nothing about who you are. Most crimes are unreported and difficult to prove. If you want the real story why don't you ask Joaquin? Or Sam? Or is that to hard to do? Why don't you do something hard?

[@Toonlinksyncer]

#foreverinourhearts #ripriverphoenix 😢😢😢😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@hennesseyme9112]

Was anyone charged?

[@annemariemyburgh7252]

My pre teen and teenage years existed having this huge crush on River, only if it was from seeing him in movies ,posters and tv

[@JonDoe-p8k]

It's wrong to play a 911 call of Joaquin asking for help for his brother. Anything for money I guess. I don't agree with River's social issues, but he would've been just as or more famous than Leo. I'll give him that.

[@tizfalcone]

It's been 30 years since this brilliant, sensitive being died but they didn't reveal the truth about what happened that tragic night. Many of you may know that River refused the leading role in the film "The Crow" which we all know the plot but very few know that through this film, there was a plot against him: as a matter of fact the story of Eric Draven was sewn around the character of River Phoenix, but no one noticed since the part was played by Brandon Lee, who agreed to take River's role. River refused the part because he knew the intentions of those who had interest in hurting him and he was well aware that some "strange accident" could happen to him if he accepted that role. In fact, in the film they would have staged his death: the strange accident, however, did happen to his replacement, Brandon. No need to remember the episode that cost Lee's life on the set of the same movie, apparently he too was a target, but that's another story... Brandon's death also caused great dismay and sorrow. In "The Crow", Eric Draven (River), is a band leader, singer and guitar player who is murdered on Halloween night (in the film called devil's night). Both Eric Draven and River die on a sidewalk although in different ways. Brandon Lee and River Phoenix both died in 1993, both on day 31st (Brandon on March 31st). The crow as bird was used as symbol of death, antagonistic to the Phoenix, which symbolizes rebirth. In fact, the scene of the crow drawn with fire was emblematic. With all these "coincidences", it is very difficult to believe that River Phoenix death was his own fault and on Halloween, in fact several witnesses declared that they saw John Frusciante handing River a glass and as River ingested the drink he said: "what the hell is this?" The local police said that they had received several reports from witnesses who claimed that Frusciante had poisoned River but these testimonies were never disclosed in the main sources of informations. Frusciante was probably asked to pass River the glass but the question is: Who was the one preparing the mixture, asking Frusciante to give it to River? That person should've been held responsible and served prison time, instead after 30 years we're still here listening to most of the sources saying that River wanted to take the drugs, being the only one responsible for his own death. The well-known director/actor William Richert who also worked with River in "my own private Idaho" has declared (the video can be found on KZbin) that River was killed by a guitar player. William, who has known River for 7 years, firmly stated that River did not use drugs other than smoking a little weed every now and then. After River's death, Leonardo DiCaprio took his place in the film roles that River had signed up for. James Cameron himself said that he carefully created the role of Jack Dawson for no one but River years before the Titanic was made. DiCaprio become good, but nobody could even come close to River's talent, everyone would fade beside him. Eyewitnesses declared without any doubt that DiCaprio was present at the viper room that night. I wish they would disclose the true story of what happened to River but I don't think they ever will because the hidden power that pulls the strings behind the film industry and the mainstream media want people to think of him as a drug addict and not as a multi-talented activist, who inspired the consciences and hearts of his fans with his altruism towards the planet, animals and human beings, fighting for everyone's rights and donating various funds to many causes. It is astounding and inspiring if you think that when he was just a kid, in the midst of financial difficulties, he played his guitar on the streets to make some money so he could help his family.. and he was still very young when he donated funds to humanitarian causes. Money meant nothing to him, he walked around in modest clothing and rubber shoes like converse refusing to wear leather because he was against the killing of any animal. Among other things, he had purchased several acres in Costa Rica to preserve the planet from deforestation. To this day, I don't know another celebrity who had such kindness and sensitivity as River Phoenix, especially at such young age. Similar virtues do not belong to people with the mental problems the media said he had, usually people who suffer from those disorders are empty. The system didn't want the world to be inspired by River's good actions hence they put a label on him so there wouldn't be any glory for him. But they were wrong: people all over the world love River very much and they're still fondly inspired by his actions and sensitivity even many years after his death. John Lennon was also an anti-system activist very committed to boycotting the war. Do you think John was really shot by one of his fans? 🤨 C'mon now.. When they decide to eliminate a celebrity, you can be sure that there will be accidental overdoses, findings in bathtubs or even fatal injuries caused by unlikely killers... A vegan boy like River, who dies like that, it already raises doubts... he may have had a childhood filled up with challenges, but he always had a deep bond and harmony with his family like he said himself in many interviews. I hope never to see again the image of a beautiful soul like River, stained and torn to pieces by false news passed as official. If people keep watching the documentaries produced by the same TV lobbies that covered up the evidences, they will never discover the real facts. Fight for the truth, ask yourself questions, inquire and put together as many clues as possible, You'll be able to unravel the truth. Make the choices of these pioneers count! Remember their courage and pure heart. Only like this we can give the right value to the memory that River left of himself. To those who will read: thank you.

[@florence3691]

Merci pour c'est belle parole si juste que j'en et mal au coeur, nous sommes manipulés par des plus haut des plus fort. Je découvre River ont à le même âge et j'aime cette personne pour l'authenticité la pureté qu'il était son frère également, ils sont mon exemple sur la vie et cette surconsommation que l'ont nous impose entre autre.

[@tizfalcone]

@@florence3691 Je vous remercie pour votre aimable commentaire 💋

[@shycourgette]

Thank you for this and I do agree. River was an old soul way way ahead of his time from lifestyle to talent and vision. I don't believe he overdosed on purpose but unfortunately his fate was decided this way. His beauty was out of this world and accentuated by his love for animals and the environment.

[@Cerisette70190]

Merci pour ce beau texte, il me paraissait également quelqu’un de bon, d’entier, ses films en sont aussi le reflet. Il est mort il y a 30 ans et en 1993, en France, je ne l’ai pas su. Ou alors, j’ignorais son nom. J’ai appris son décès en fait, il y a très peu d’années , en faisant une recherche sur le film ’mosquito coast’, film que j’avais détesté à sa sortie, je trouvais Harrison Ford extrêmement malsain dedans. J’avais environ 14 ans. Je l’ai revu il y a peu, cette fois avec des yeux d’adulte et je me suis régalée. J'ai découvert que River était mort depuis bien longtemps. J’ai découvert que Joaquin est son frère, acteur que j’ai adoré haïr dans Gladiator et adoré tout court dans Joker. Bref, au final, je découvre les films de River que je ne connaissais pas. J’ai appris également beaucoup de choses sur sa vie totalement différente de tout le monde. Ces deux aspects qui, pour moi, sont bourrés de similitudes incroyables m’ont fait énormément apprécier cette personne.

[@florence3691]

@@Cerisette70190 un bon chanteur également, triste sort et suspicieux sa mort gêné t'il ? Je le découvre et c'est une grande perte cinématographique et musicale

[@NoQuarterIsHere]

I loved him. Such a great loss to the industry. Who gave him that cup? This is premeditated murder. So, he didn’t overdose. I remember when this happened. I was crushed.

[@SuaveGambino]

They are saying it was John from red hot chilli peppers 🎉

[@NoQuarterIsHere]

@@SuaveGambino Thank you.

[@majorpayne100]

If you don’t know where it came from don’t take it

[@majorpayne100]

You don’t take drinks 🥤 from strangers or leave your drinks 🥤 unattended because people can spike your drink 🥤

[@NoQuarterIsHere]

@@majorpayne100 I’m well aware of that. I’m wondering who gave it to him. I thought that he knew everyone who went there.

[@elborbah3045]

Listen to Sloan Bella reading and then look at the comments , you will read the name of his 3 " friends " that murdered him .

[@cathykinn4516]

The people around him in the image look vicious, he looks sleazy, the female with 'black' hair in this is.....why are fans still in denial about his character. He was not 'clean living' or even thinking. He lived a Lie, his last words if correct were typical, he didn't want to be exposed. He was a chain Smoker, told interviewers not to tell. He was not an innocent, he often looked sly. Whatever, he paid for his foolishness & Really Lousy Choice of 'friends.' With 'friends' like his, he didn't need enemies. Who got his money? The mother & her toy boy? Not a tragic end, a sordid one.

[@drewstand5055]

It’s sad they continue to blame it on a random drink. If he was a user then someone there knows what he took.

[@asias7047]

People blame it on that "random drink" because there is actual evidence that he did drink it. His autopsy shows no signs that he snorted drugs, but shows he had approx 200mls of fluid in his stomach. Plus River's girlfriend, who was there that night, told people she saw River drink from a cup then he suffered a bad reaction from it shortly after.

[@mattbones-nz3pw]

​@@asias7047River drug issues started before he went to the viper room

[@asias7047]

​@@mattbones-nz3pwI know that, I'm not saying River never touched drugs before that night. But that still doesn't mean he wasn't killed by the drink that was spiked with drugs.

[@mattbones-nz3pw]

@@asias7047 it was partially her fault but it was entirely his fault

[@asias7047]

​@@mattbones-nz3pwWho's fault, Samantha's?

[@summer27619]

ok yes rain + joaquin were too young to have been there , many younger folks do that , the real point here is there's things even they didn't know about that night , things that would chill anyone , but especially those who truly loved him , [n that we all do]

[@stewartmcgill6401]

what was that song ???

[@tia2all501]

💔

[@bmoneyrancidfan91]

Shoutout John frusciante and al jourgenson iykyk

[@DevonsDistraction]

Yeah I find it interesting they left that little detail out makes you wonder.

[@debbiedebonair8029]

The drink is in this version too, I believe the drink had H in it. That’s what made him so sick. Who was the bartender making drinks. I think he was set up, by someone who was jealous of his fame.

[@sharonrigs7999]

Heroin is extremely bitter and has a strong vinegar odor. It would be difficult to mask the taste in a drink. Heroin also has terrible oral bioavailability, so there would have to be a significant quantity in the drink to OD him.

[@sharonrigs7999]

@bridgetfitzgerald5393 Nope. Read my above comment. Along with the strong unpleasant tastes and odors, heroin needs heat and sometimes a strong acid to be water soluble. Especially with the Mexican ' Black Tar ' heroin common in Southern California. His mouth would be totally numb from the cocaine which also has a distinct odor that a regular user would recognize in an instant. Finally, absolutely NO ONE takes coke and heroin orally as it is a total waste.

[@RoedofWak-be5fo]

​@@sharonrigs7999its in his autopsy report. It mustve been conspicously dissolved.

[@majorpayne100]

Drugs ruin your life

[@majorpayne100]

Stay away from house 🏠 parties 🎊 stay away from bars and nightclubs

[@ellamaeloftus3493]

Different story I recall

[@TheDawningSunset]

R.i.p last life me

[@blackmetal--naogforalltid1279]

What did River Phoenix and Rod Hull have in common? They both had a fatal night on the tiles.

[@HollywoodByTheNumbers]

The ritual in this death is deep, or should I say Depp.