Adam Rich (Nicholas Bradford) Dies at 54 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

icecream · 01-08-2023, 12:46 PM

Cause of death has not been released.

https://tvline.com/2023/01/08/adam-r...dead-obituary/

Zoneboy · 01-08-2023, 12:56 PM

https://deadline.com/2023/01/adam-ri...ry-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.

RaisedByTV · 01-08-2023, 02:02 PM

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

Caroline13 · 01-08-2023, 03:57 PM

Died too young, another young death in Hollywood.

stevea · 01-08-2023, 06:50 PM

What a shame. Way too young-RIP.

TVShowAddict · 01-08-2023, 08:43 PM

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

Tankeryanker · 01-08-2023, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TVShowAddict

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.

TVShowAddict · 01-08-2023, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tankeryanker

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

Svenfan1234 · 01-08-2023, 09:30 PM

80sTrivia · 01-09-2023, 11:57 AM

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...

PaperClips · 01-09-2023, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Caroline13

Died too young, another young death in Hollywood.

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

Bonniegirl · 01-09-2023, 02:42 PM

Very sad ! May he rest on peace

Dude111 · 01-09-2023, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Caroline13

Died too young, another young death in Hollywood.

Ya and we all know what from probably also

Poor Adam......

rusty spike · 01-10-2023, 10:57 PM

May he rest in peace.

TMC · 01-11-2023, 08:31 PM

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

01-08-2023, 12:46 PM	#1
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01-08-2023, 12:56 PM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	Damn https://deadline.com/2023/01/adam-ri...ry-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.

01-08-2023, 03:57 PM	#4
Caroline13 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jan 30, 2021 Location: So Calif Posts: 14,483	Died too young, another young death in Hollywood.
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01-09-2023, 11:57 AM	#10
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01-08-2023, 02:02 PM	#3
RaisedByTV Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 16, 2020 Posts: 36	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

01-08-2023, 06:50 PM	#5
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,177	What a shame. Way too young-RIP.

01-08-2023, 08:43 PM	#6
TVShowAddict Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 12, 2018 Posts: 296	Adam almost passed away from a valium overdose in 1989 so he was fortunate to live for 34 more years, rest in peace Adam

01-09-2023, 02:42 PM	#12
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,399	Very sad ! May he rest on peace

01-10-2023, 10:57 PM	#14
rusty spike Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 08, 2015 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,124	May he rest in peace.

01-11-2023, 08:31 PM	#15
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,453	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