Cause of death has not been released.

https://tvline.com/2023/01/08/adam-rich-cause-of-death-eight-is-enough-dead-obituary/

https://deadline.com/2023/01/adam-rich-dies-youngest-child-tv-show-eight-is-enough-was-54-obituary-1235214127/

Adam Rich, best known for starring in the television drama-comedy Eight Is Enough, has died. He was 54.

He died Saturday at his Los Angeles area home, a family member confirmed to TMZ. No cause of death has been revealed, but no foul play is suspected.

The Eight Is Enough series followed the Bradford family, which consisted of eight children. It detailed their life as they date, grow, marry and had children themselves. Rich portrayed Nicholas Bradford, the youngest son.

The ABC show, which also starred Dick Van Patten, Lani O’Grady, Connie Needham, and Grant Goodeve, ran from 1977 to 1981.


Rich’s other TV credits included Code Red, Dungeons & Dragons,S mall Wonder, St. Elsewhere and Baywatch.

He was arrested in 1991 for smashing a pharmacy window to obtain drugs – and was bailed out by his former TV dad, Van Patten.

There ensued years of rehab, but Rich was arrested again in 2002 on charges of driving under the influence after nearly striking a California Highway Patrol car.

His final credits include a cameo in the David Spade movie Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, in addition to one episode of Reel Comedy where he played Crocodile Dundee. Both were released in 2003.

No information on survivors or memorial plans was immediately available.

This is so sad. As a young girl, I thought he was the most adorable of the child stars. I followed his career and always rooted for him. Rest in peace

Died too young, another young death in Hollywood.

What a shame. Way too young-RIP.

Adam almost passed away from a valium overdose in 1989 so he was fortunate to live for 34 more years, rest in peace Adam

Adam almost passed away from a valium overdose in 1989 so he was fortunate to live for 34 more years, rest in peace Adam

He might have hated every minute of it. We do not know what someone else feels about things.

He might have hated every minute of it. We do not know what someone else feels about things.

If he really hated every minute of it then he would have passed away a long time ago

:rip:

So sad. When I saw his name, I immediately had a picture of his cherubic face and sugar bowl haircut as a child actor from the series in my mind... :(

Died too young, another young death in Hollywood.

54 isn't exactly "young". I feel bad for him - had so many addiction issues.

Very sad ! May he rest on peace

Died too young, another young death in Hollywood.Ya and we all know what from probably also :(

Poor Adam......

May he rest in peace.

Eight Is Enough star Adam Rich 'may have died of overdose' at 54 before his body was found in bathroom near 'white powder' - TWO DAYS after anyone last heard from him (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11623561/Eight-star-Adam-Rich-died-overdose-54.html)

Eight Is Enough star Adam Rich 'may have died of overdose' at 54 before his body was found in bathroom near 'white powder' - TWO DAYS after anyone last heard from him (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11623561/Eight-star-Adam-Rich-died-overdose-54.html)

I was really hoping that he had overcome his drug issues.

R.I.P. Adam. You died too young. :(

Adam Rich Cause of Death Revealed
by Bruce Haring
June 23, 2023


Adam Rich died from an accidental fentanyl overdose in January, according to an autopsy report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner.

Rich’s bloodstream also had what was termed nontoxic levels of alcohol and the generic version of Ativan, called lorazepam.

https://deadline.com/2023/06/adam-rich-death-accidental-drug-overdose-coroners-autopsy-reveals-1235423714/

I’ve recently discovered Eight is Enough on Tubi. I watched reruns as a kid, but barely have a recollection of the story lines. It’s really hard to watch Adam, knowing what future lies ahead for him. I feel the same way about Lani and for Susan, who seems to have fallen on hard times.