He said that Coleman had to come back to work only one day after being sick, he reminisced fondly about Dana Plato (calling her a "true friend"), and stated that he'd been molested as a child star. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Nude Dana Plato Porn Sex Pictures Pass. Thanks for your help! based on information from your browser. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. talking about the life and tragic death of Dana Plato. Plato appeared regularly on the show throughout its run, notably top-billed for four years. Oops, we were unable to send the email. We have set your language to You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Plato made her film debut at the age of 13, appearing as Sandra Phalor in the horror film Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977), for which she was uncredited, and also starred as Evie Joe in the horror film Return to Boggy Creek in the same year;[15] both films were received negatively by critics. She went to lie down inside her recreational vehicle parked outside the house and subsequently died of an overdose of the muscle-relaxant Vanadom (Soma) and painkiller Lortab at the age of 34. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. After an autopsy was performed on Plato, however, her death was ruled a suicide. The following day, she and Menchaca were returning to California and stopped by his mother's home in Moore, Oklahoma, for a Mother's Day visit. She is also remembered for her troubled life after "Diff'rent Strokes" when her career spiraled downward after becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Cause of Death: Self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head The two married in April 1984 but separated in January 1988, a week after her adoptive mother's death. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Photo credit: Getty Images This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. There was a problem getting your location. [7][8][9], On May 8, 1999, Plato was found dead from an overdose of prescription drugs at the age of 34, which was later ruled a suicide. She eventually turned to B-movies and adult films to make ends meet. We have set your language to Son of actress Dana Plato & musician Lanny Lambert.Tyler was a cameraman and amateur songwriter.He is survived by his father, Lanny Lambert and Grandmother, Joni Richardson.He was cremated with no memorial service.Cause of Death:Self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Weve updated the security on the site. Failed to remove flower. According toIMDb, after "Diff'rent Strokes," she had trouble finding more work as an actress. Jessie Buckland (1878-1939), New Zealand photographer, buried in the south Pacific Ocean after dying during voyage from England to New Zealand; Horace Edgar Buckridge (1877-1903), English-born Australian soldier and explorer, buried at sea after dying during attempted voyage from New Zealand to London; Obadiah Bush (1797-1851), prospector and . Failed to report flower. Dana Plato relationship list. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Her later struggles with substance abuse and mental health received significant media coverage, and her personal life, in retrospect, has been described as a "tragedy". [36] Night Trap received mixed to negative reviews upon release, and in retrospective has continued to polarize critics and audiences. Oops, something didn't work. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Son of actress Dana Plato & musician Lanny Lambert. Weve updated the security on the site. She was also an accomplished figure skater, and at one point she was training for a possible Olympic team spot. Actress. Actress. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. She died of scleroderma at the age of 49. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. This is a carousel with slides. [13], Plato made her television acting debut at the age of 10, making a brief appearance on the NBC television show The Six Million Dollar Man. (bio by: William Bjornstad) Family links: Children: Tyler Edward Lambert (1984 2010)* *Calculated relationshipCause of death: Drug overdose, an apparent suicide. Resend Activation Email. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. [1] She served thirty days in jail for violating the terms of her probation and immediately entered a drug rehabilitation program. [54], In 2000, Fox broadcast a television movie based on Plato, titled After Diff'rent Strokes: When the Laughter Stopped. Tragically, Plato's son, Tyler, would also commit suicide days before the 11th anniversary of his mother's death in 2010 (via "Today"). [34][35] The game was a moderate success, but is considered a pioneering title because it was the first to use live actors. On May 7, 1999 she traveled to New York City, New York with her finance Robert Menchaca, where she appeared on "The Howard Stern Show" to talk frankly about her life, including her run-ins with the law, financial problems, and drug and alcohol addictions. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. During this time, she also posed for Playboy magazine. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. She was found in her RV while visiting family in Oklahoma. Try again later. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Toward the end of her career, she chose roles that could be considered erotic or even soft-core pornography, appearing partially nude in "Prime Suspect" (1988) and "Compelling Evidence" (1995), but her most infamous film was the 1997 pornographic movie "Different Strokes: The Story of Jack and Jilland Jill." There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. A system error has occurred. English Weve updated the security on the site. Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea. It's then that Plato's life began to spiral out of control. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Try again. After Diffrent Strokes was cancelled, she attempted to establish herself as a serious actress, but found it difficult to step out of the long shadows cast by her sitcom career and ended up taking roles in B-movies such as Bikini Beach Race and Lethal Cowboy. During this time, she also posed for Playboy magazine. Interesting Monuments. In 1991 she ended up in Las Vegas, Nevada unemployed and took a job at a dry-cleaning store. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. In 1991 she ended up in Las Vegas, Nevada unemployed and took a job at a dry-cleaning store. An influential "teen idol" of the late 1970s and early 1980s,[4][5] Plato was recognized for her television work, for which she was included on VH1's list of "100 Greatest Kid Stars".[6]. Sorry! Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Please reset your password. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In June 1965, the seven-month-old Dana was adopted by Dean Plato, who owned a trucking company, and his wife Florine "Kay" Plato. New Details About The Iconic Fashion Designer's Death, stealing $164 from a register with a pellet gun, Woman Says She Cares More About Homeless Man's Cat Than Him Because He's 'On Something', Mom Who Used LinkedIn To Find Her Missing Son Accused Of Posting About It To Promote Her Employer, Emilia Clarke Posts A Selfie Of Her Face Without Makeup & Fans Are Forced To Defend Her, RIP David Berman Indie Singer-Songwriter Dead At 52. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. GREAT NEWS! Please reset your password. Howard Stern even said that he took a piece of hair from her head to have it tested for drugsbut he later said that she took it back after the show stopped taping, so he never knew for sure whether she was really sober. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Drug overdose, an apparent suicide. RELATED:How Did Karl Lagerfeld Die? Try again. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Year should not be greater than current year. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. She was nominated for a Young Artist Award for her work on the program, and also was part of two TV Land Award nominations given to its cast. Dana Plato was born on November 7, 1964, in Maywood, California. She also had the equivalent of seven tablets of the muscle relaxant in her stomach," reported the wires at the time, indicatingher overdose was deliberate. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. She was born in Maywood, California to a 16-year-old unmarried teenager who gave her up for adoption. In 1983, she starred in the television film High School U.S.A. as Cara Ames, alongside Diff'rent Strokes co-star Todd Bridges, who played Otto Lipton. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Tulsa, Okla.,. This browser does not support getting your location. In 1991 she ended up in Las Vegas, Nevada unemployed and took a job at a dry-cleaning store. Dana Michelle Plato was born in Maywood, California, on Saturday, November 7, 1964. The HBO documentaryShowbiz Kidsexplores the lives of several "child stars" some of which are seen as "success stories" and others of which are seen as cautionary tales:Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, and yes, Dana Plato. Try again later. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Moreover, Plato's life was racked with addiction and legal troubles. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Try again later. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. She had stolen $164. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. See additional information. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Year should not be greater than current year. [13] Plato stated: "My mother made sure that I was normal. She served 30 days in jail for violation of the terms of her probation and immediately entered a drug program. The same year, she was one of the first celebrities to star in a video game. Toward the end of her career, she chose roles that could be considered erotic or even soft-core pornography, appearing partially nude in "Prime Suspect" (1988) and "Compelling Evidence" (1995), but her most infamous film was the 1997 pornographic movie "Different Strokes: The Story of Jack and Jilland Jill." She is best remembered for her role as Kimberly Drummond on the television sitcom Diffrent Strokes, that aired on NBC from November 1978 to May 1985 and on ABC from September 1985 until March 1986. At one point she worked at a dry-cleaning store, where customers reported being impressed by her lack of airs. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Web: Lucas County, Ohio, U.S., Blade Obituary Index, 1842-2014, Your Scrapbook is currently empty. It is understood the beloved princess is buried on an island at the centre of an ornamental lake known as The Oval in the stately home's stunning Pleasure Garden. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Search above to list available cemeteries. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. She claimed the accountant was never found nor prosecuted despite an exhaustive search, and that he had also stolen more than $11 million of other people's money. RELATED:How Did Yohan Die? She went to lie down inside her recreational vehicle parked outside the house and subsequently died of an overdose of the muscle-relaxant Vanadom (Soma) and painkiller Lortab at the age of 34. During this time she was spotted by a producer during a brief appearance on the daytime televisions The Gong Show, and won her role on Diffrent Strokes and the show was an immediate hit. Drag images here or select from your computer for Dean Plato memorial. We have set your language to On the show, many of Howard's guests called in and questioned whether she was sober, and outside of admitting that she was on prescription painkillers for wisdom teeth extraction, she insisted she was clean and sober. This is a carousel with slides. Sorry! To use this feature, use a newer browser. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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In 1977 she made her film debut in "Return to Boggy Creek." Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton posted her bail and she was given five years' probation. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. There is a problem with your email/password. There is a problem with your email/password. The series debuted in 1978 and became an immediate hit. She subsequently violated her probation, served 30 days in jail, and was sentenced to rehab. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Discover Dana Plato's Wiki Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Fatal concentrations of the painkillers carisoprodol and hydrocodone/acetaminophen. Malone and his henchman buried him in the desert. Please try again later. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Dana Plato I found on Findagrave.com. Toward the end of her career, she chose roles that could be considered erotic or even soft-core pornography, appearing partially nude in "Prime Suspect" (1988) and "Compelling Evidence" (1995), but her most infamous film was the 1997 pornographic movie "Different Strokes: The Story of Jack and Jilland Jill." Resend Activation Email. Famous Home. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. This browser does not support getting your location. Due to her prior suicidal tendencies and the high level of drugs in her system, her death was ruled a suicide. Some callers, as well as host Howard Stern, came to Plato's defense, though Stern also referred to himself as "an enabler" and sarcastically offered Plato drugs. On what would have been her 55th birthday, Todd Bridges her co-star onDiff'rent Strokes took to Twitter to pay tribute to her. Try again later. You were one of my best friends. Weve updated the security on the site. © 2023 Found a Grave, All rights reserved. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In 1977 she made her film debut in "Return to Boggy Creek." If you were a child in the 1980s, you were familiar with Dana Plato. The gun was only a pellet gun and the robbery netted her $164. In 1977 she made her film debut in Return to Boggy Creek. She was also an accomplished figure skater, and at one point she was training for a possible Olympic team spot. There is a problem with your email/password. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? It featured actors who at the time were unknown, as well as Bridges, who made a cameo appearance. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Dana Plato (5415)? [56], On May 6, 2010, her son Tyler committed suicide with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, aged 25. Buried: Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea Height: 5' 2" (157 cm) Weight: 112lbs (51 kg) Build: Slim Eye Color: Blue Hair Color . This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Learn more about merges. There is a problem with your email/password. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Find a Grave Added: 11 May 1999 If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. She went to lie down inside her recreational vehicle parked outside the house and subsequently died of an overdose of the muscle-relaxant Vanadom (Soma) and painkiller Lortab at the age of 34. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Specifically: Ashes scattered over the Pacific Ocean, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5415/dana-plato. There was an error deleting this problem. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. A day after the interview, on May 8, 1999, 34-year-old Plato died. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. What Really Happened to the Class of '65? In it, the New York Post reports, she told Stern that she was sober and no longer on drugs. Add to your scrapbook. Following Diff'rent Strokes, she worked sporadically in independent film and B movies, and led the horror game Night Trap (1992) as Kelli Medd. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. She is also remembered for her troubled life after "Diff'rent Strokes" when her career spiraled downward after becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol. Thanks for your help! All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. They had been traveling together back to Hollywood. Try again later. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. At the age of seven, she began doing television commercials for companies as diverse as Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dole, and Atlantic Richfield. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea. In 1984 she became pregnant by her boyfriend, rock guitarist Lanny Lambert, and the show's producers felt that a pregnancy would not fit the show's wholesome image, so she was let go but returned for several appearances during its final season.