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Oct 25, 2018 · Samantha Mathis, who dated River Phoenix for a year, recalls the night he died of a drug overdose outside the Viper Room in 1993. She shares her memories of the actor, his family and their fated relationship.
Oct 26, 2018 · The actress, who was dating Phoenix when he overdosed outside a club in 1993, speaks out for the first time about the tragic night. She remembers his sensitivity, obsession and passion for acting and the environment.
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Samantha Mathis, who dated River Phoenix until his fatal overdose in 1993, shares her memories and regrets in a Guardian interview. She recalls their meeting, their relationship, and the night he died outside the Viper Room.
- River Phoenix’s Early Life and Meteoric Rise to Fame
- The Downward Spiral That Preceded Phoenix’s Death
- The Tragic Story of How River Phoenix Died
- The Legacy of River Phoenix’s Death
Despite his untimely death, River Phoenix left a huge mark on the world — not only as a talented actor but also as a passionate animal rights activist and environmentalist. But before Phoenix entered Hollywood, his early life was a humble one — and quite unconventional. Born River Jude Bottom on August 23, 1970, Phoenix spent his first days on a fa...
Sadly, River Phoenix’s death in 1993 wasn’t a complete surprise. By then, the actor was already a common sight at drug-fueled parties. At the time, his parents and four siblings were entirely dependent on River’s success. Meanwhile, he also wanted to ensure that his younger siblings were able to get the education that he was never able to receive. ...
On the night of October 30, 1993, Phoenix and his girlfriend Samantha Mathis arrived at The Viper Room. Two of Phoenix’s siblings, Joaquin and Rain, were also in attendance. While Joaquin and Rain didn’t notice anything unusual, Mathis had a feeling that something was off with River. “I knew something was wrong that night, something I didn’t unders...
After River Phoenix’s death, The Viper Room temporarily closed in his honor. Heartbroken fans soon flocked to the venue to leave flowers and handwritten tributes to the fallen actor. Though the nightclub eventually reopened, many regulars said that it was never the same again. River Phoenix’s death left a notable void in Hollywood. From his fans ac...
Oct 27, 2018 · This coming Tuesday, October 30, will mark 25 years since River Phoenix died outside the Viper Room, on Sunset Boulevard. Now, for the first time, his then-girlfriend, the actress Samantha...
Jan 30, 2023 · Samantha Mathis, who dated River Phoenix until his tragic overdose in 1993, spoke about the impact of his loss on her career and mental health. She also shared her memories of the actor, who was a vegan activist and a sensitive soul.
Samantha Mathis, who had starred opposite Phoenix during the 1993 filming of The Thing Called Love — the actor’s final role, told The Guardian she had buried what happened to the prodigiously talented Phoenix “for decades” because she was traumatised by his death but now felt now “the universe wanted me to talk about him”.
