Tyler Lambert, Son of Dana Plato, Commits Suicide - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 05-12-2010, 01:53 PM

Tyler Lambert, son of 'Diff'rent Strokes' star Dana Plato, committed suicide on May 6, almost exactly 11 years after his mother ended her life. Lambert was 25.

The Tulsa, Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner told PopEater that Lambert (pictured in 1999) died from a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head. Toxicology tests are pending. Though the office had no more information at this time, the National Enquirer alleges Lambert suffered depression surrounding the anniversary of his mother's death and descended into a drug binge prior to his suicide.

In reports from a not-yet-online National Enquirer piece, Lambert's grandmother said, "Tyler wanted to be with his mother. His father Lanny (Lambert, Plato's ex-husband) is devastated."

Dana Plato committed suicide with prescription pills on May 8, 1999. She was 36 years old. In 2006, a 21-year-old Lambert filed a $20,000 wrongful death lawsuit against Plato's former fiance, claiming he contributed to Plato's death by "not giving immediate medical assistance or contacting medical personnel," court documents stated.

http://www.popeater.com/2010/05/12/t...plato-suicide/

TV_Fan · 05-12-2010, 02:41 PM

Wow, this is so sad.

sunshinefizzy · 05-12-2010, 03:09 PM

Tyler, why did you do that to yourself???

I hope you're at peace now.

sfm992002 · 05-12-2010, 03:58 PM

May he and Dana be at peace.

What a tragedy.

Retro4Life · 05-12-2010, 04:29 PM

Wow, what a truly sad story.

Well, regardless of anyone's religious beliefs, I hope that he and his mother are reunited in the afterlife. To think of them separated forever is just too much to bear.

catlover79 · 05-12-2010, 08:21 PM

So, so sad...I feel so bad for his family.

angiefan · 05-12-2010, 08:25 PM

I feel sorry for the father,just because his mom commited suicide,doesn't mean he had to.

70s show watcher · 05-13-2010, 12:45 AM

how sad

Marvo301 · 05-13-2010, 01:18 AM

This very sad. For two generations of the same family to both end their own lives is more than any family should have to bear.

littlebelle · 05-15-2010, 01:36 AM

Wow..... I just found this out now.... unbelievable

catlover79 · 05-15-2010, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

This very sad. For two generations of the same family to both end their own lives is more than any family should have to bear.

ThomasE · 05-18-2010, 10:46 PM

Whoa! We as people have to get a grip on some things otherwise others can suffer. Man I feel terrible for the family.

05-12-2010, 01:53 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Tyler Lambert, Son of Dana Plato, Commits Suicide Tyler Lambert, son of 'Diff'rent Strokes' star Dana Plato, committed suicide on May 6, almost exactly 11 years after his mother ended her life. Lambert was 25. The Tulsa, Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner told PopEater that Lambert (pictured in 1999) died from a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head. Toxicology tests are pending. Though the office had no more information at this time, the National Enquirer alleges Lambert suffered depression surrounding the anniversary of his mother's death and descended into a drug binge prior to his suicide. In reports from a not-yet-online National Enquirer piece, Lambert's grandmother said, "Tyler wanted to be with his mother. His father Lanny (Lambert, Plato's ex-husband) is devastated." Dana Plato committed suicide with prescription pills on May 8, 1999. She was 36 years old. In 2006, a 21-year-old Lambert filed a $20,000 wrongful death lawsuit against Plato's former fiance, claiming he contributed to Plato's death by "not giving immediate medical assistance or contacting medical personnel," court documents stated. http://www.popeater.com/2010/05/12/t...plato-suicide/ Attached Images
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Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Wow, what a truly sad story. Well, regardless of anyone's religious beliefs, I hope that he and his mother are reunited in the afterlife. To think of them separated forever is just too much to bear.
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angiefan happy labor day! Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 15, 2006 Location: grand blanc,michigan Posts: 618	Tyler Lambert,Son of Dana Plato,Commits Suicide. I feel sorry for the father,just because his mom commited suicide,doesn't mean he had to.

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TV_Fan Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 15, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 876	Wow, this is so sad.

05-12-2010, 03:09 PM	#3
sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	Tyler, why did you do that to yourself??? I hope you're at peace now.

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sfm992002 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 04, 2009 Location: PNW USA Posts: 33	May he and Dana be at peace. What a tragedy.

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littlebelle Spell Caster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,659	Wow..... I just found this out now.... unbelievable

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