Adam Rich, 'Eight Is Enough' child star, dies at 54
09 January, 2023
Adam Rich, a child star on ABC's "Eight Is Enough," has passed away at the age of 54.
According to Lt. Aimee Earl of the Los Angeles County Medical-Examiner Coroner's office, Rich passed away on Saturday in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Although the reason of death was being looked into, it was not seen to be suspicious.
Danny Deraney, Rich's publicist, described Rich in a statement as "simply a wonderful guy." "He was kind, generous and a warrior in the fight against mental illness," Deraney tweeted. "Adam did not have an ounce of ego. He was unselfish and always looked out for those he cared about. Which is why many people who grew up with him feel a part of their childhood gone, and sad today."
"He really was Americas Little Brother," concluded his rep.
Rich's death was initially reported by TMZ, who cited a family member.
Deraney told The Associated Press that Rich battled an untreatable kind of depression and had made an effort to remove the stigma associated with discussing mental illness. He had maintained his sobriety despite years of trying experimental treatments that had failed.
Deraney claimed that in recent weeks, when they couldn't get in touch with Rich, they were concerned.
Rich, who was well-known for his big grin and pageboy haircut, rose to stardom on television from 1977 to 1981 playing Nicholas Bradford, the youngest son, on "Eight Is Enough."
The star of the program was Dick Van Patten, a father of eight children and a newspaper columnist who was based on the real-life journalist Tom Braden, who passed away in 2009.
The television series "Code Red," "Dungeons & Dragons," "Baywatch," and others featured Rich as a star. The actor appeared briefly in the 2003 David Spade film "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star."
Source: www.marca.com