Sorry! Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. The same year, she was one of the first celebrities to star in a video game. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Find a Grave Added: 11 May 1999 The gun was only a pellet gun and the robbery netted her $164. There was an error deleting this problem. Kagen suggested that Plato may have been used for a free meal ticket, which Plato denied, explaining that her mother's ways were so that she would not become a prima donna. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Malone and his henchman buried him in the desert. Try again. Dana Michelle Plato (ne Strain; November 7, 1964 May 8, 1999)[2][3] was an American actress. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? The two married in April 1984 but separated in January 1988, a week after her adoptive mother's death. [10][11], On November 7, 2019, on what would have been Plato's 55th birthday, Bridges commented on Twitter about their friendship,[57] leaving a tribute to Plato:[2] "You were the one person I could always talk to. In January 1992 she was arrested again, this time for forging a prescription for Diazepam. 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." Plato attempted to establish herself as a serious actress but found it difficult to achieve success;[31] she had breast implants and modeled for a June 1989 Playboy pictorial,[32][33] and started taking roles in such B-movies as Bikini Beach Race (1989) and Lethal Cowboy (1992). We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Please try again later. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. She served 30 days in jail for violation of the terms of her probation and immediately entered a drug program. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. She is also remembered for her troubled life after Diffrent Strokes when her career spiraled downward after becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol. Plato married guitarist Lanny Lambert in 1984, with whom she had one child, Tyler; the couple divorced in 1990, and she thereafter married actor and producer Scott Atkins in 1996, which lasted one month. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Try again later. [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. Verify and try again. In 1992, Plato starred in the video game Night Trap, becoming one of the first celebrities to appear in a video game. Try again later. She was also an accomplished figure skater, and at one point she was training for a possible Olympic team spot. [41] Although she allowed a hair to be cut for the test, Stern later claimed she asked for it back after the interview. based on information from your browser. You were one of my best friends. Thanks for your help! There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Bridges also appeared in the documentaryShowbiz Kids, and in ithe talks about the extensively abhorrent conditions that he and his co-stars toiled under. Approximately 15 minutes after the robbery, she returned to the scene and was immediately arrested. At the age of seven, she began doing television commercials for companies as diverse as Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dole, and Atlantic Richfield. based on information from your browser. If you were a child in the 1980s, you were familiar with Dana Plato. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. When she was three, her adoptive parents divorced and she lived with her mother. Try again later. Please try again later. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? They had been traveling together back to Hollywood. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. She was born in Maywood, California to an 16-year-old unmarried teenager who gave her up for adoption. This browser does not support getting your location. On February 28, she entered a video store, produced a gun, and demanded the money in the register. Plato died in May 1999 aged 34, having taken an overdose of painkillers the day after a controversial interview with Howard Stern. This is a carousel with slides. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Born Dana Michelle Strain on November 7, 1964, in Maywood . You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The mileage is listed 46,000 and it has a beige exterior and tan interior. CBC News described her performance in the episode as a "series highpoint".[26]. Tragic Details On Death Of K-Pop Star At Age 28, How Did Karl Lagerfeld Die? Learn more about merges. Plato chose the latter, and in 1978, she was cast as Kimberly Drummond in the hit sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes." Per IMDb, in 1999, Plato decided to do an interview on Howard Stern's radio show (posted on YouTube) in hopes of reviving her dying career. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Resend Activation Email. Kimberly Drummond from TV's Diff'rent Strokes.Plato struggled to find her place in Hollywood after her role in Different S. But after that, many of her arrests were for drug-related offenses, including an arrest for possession of Diazepam. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The Tragic Death Of Dana Plato From Diff'rent Strokes. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. English ). Weve updated the security on the site. 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. Dana Plato was born on November 7, 1964, in Maywood, California. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Oops, something didn't work. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. You were the one person i could always talk to. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. In desperation, she signed over power of attorney to an accountant who disappeared with the majority of her money, leaving her with less than $150,000. When she was three years old, her adoptive parents divorced and her mother started auditioning her at an early age. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Add to your scrapbook. 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. 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. She was born in Maywood, California to an 16-year-old unmarried teenager who gave her up for adoption. Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress in a Comedy Series, TV Land Awards for Best Quintessential Non-Traditional Family, Different Strokes: The Story of Jack and Jilland Jill. Due to her prior suicidal tendencies and the high level of drugs in her system, her death was ruled a suicide. Try again later. Please reset your password. Try again later. Actress: Diff'rent Strokes. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. She was born in Maywood, California to a 16-year-old unmarried teenager who gave her up for adoption. 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. We have set your language to She was also an accomplished figure skater, and at one point she was training for a possible Olympic team spot. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. As one of the most popular child stars of the era, she broke through into the mainstream with her role as Kimberly Drummond in the hit television comedy,Diff'rent Strokes(opposite Gary Coleman). She admitted to being a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, but claimed that she had been sober for more than ten years by that point, and was not using any drugs, with the exception of prescribed painkillers due to discomfort and pain from the recent extraction of her wisdom teeth. [48], On May 8, 1999, Plato and Menchaca were returning to California and stopped at Menchaca's mother's home in Moore, Oklahoma, for a Mother's Day visit. She was raised in the San Fernando Valley. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. English Year should not be greater than current year. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Dana Plato I found on Findagrave.com. 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. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Drug overdose, an apparent suicide. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Search above to list available cemeteries. The gun was only a pellet gun and the robbery netted her $164. Try again later. She admitted to being a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, but claimed that she had been sober for more than ten years by that point, and was not using any drugs, with the exception of prescribed painkillers due to discomfort and pain from the recent extraction of her wisdom teeth. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Following her appearance in the film, in the same year, Plato appeared in a cover story of the lesbian lifestyle-magazine Girlfriends. Try again later. 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. Dana's years of notoriety were over, and all Bugbee had left were the tapes of their phone conversations. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. In 1991 she ended up in Las Vegas, Nevada unemployed and took a job at a dry-cleaning store. 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 use this feature, use a newer browser. Sorry! cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [55] In 2006, NBC aired the television film Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Diff'rent Strokes, which was based on the lives of the child stars who had worked on the show. 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]. A system error has occurred. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. GREAT NEWS! Photo Request successfully deleted. She was born in Maywood, California to a 16-year-old unmarried teenager who gave her up for adoption. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. At one point she worked at a dry-cleaning store, where customers reported being impressed by her lack of airs. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The game, "Night Trap," was not a great success, but is considered a pioneering title as it was the first game to use live actors, specifically a well-known personality, and was one of the first video game titles to have mature content and attracted controversy due to its depiction of violence. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81523125/dean-plato. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Dean Plato I found on Findagrave.com. Photo credit: Getty Images 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. 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. This is a carousel with slides. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Her first excursion into the film world occurred when she was 11 in the television film Beyond the Bermuda Triangle (1975). She subsequently violated her probation, served 30 days in jail, and was sentenced to rehab. According to Biography, Plato alleged that her accountant had stolen most of her money. Actress. Her first excursion into the film world occurred when she was 11 in the television film Beyond the Bermuda Triangle (1975). Please try again later. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. 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. GREAT NEWS! I thought you might like to see a memorial for Dana Plato I found on Findagrave.com. Verify and try again. She made headlines and became part of the national debate over troubled child stars, particularly given the difficulties of her "Diff'rent Strokes" co-stars, Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges. The same year, she was one of the first celebrities to star in a video game. After "Diff'rent 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." Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? . This account has been disabled. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Try again later. In January 1992 she was arrested again, this time for forging a prescription for Diazepam. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Tragically, almost 11 years to the day of her death, her son Tyler Lambert committed suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. pic.twitter.com/krjmjStKW7, Todd Bridges (@ToddBridges) November 7, 2019, RELATED:RIP David Berman Indie Singer-Songwriter Dead At 52. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. At the end of the film, where Bridges and Coleman appear, they stand near Plato's grave. She is best remembered for her role as 'Kimberly Drummond' on the television sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes," that aired on NBC from November 1978 to May 1985 and on ABC from September 1985 until March 1986. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Her death was initially ruled an accident. 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. . Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton posted her bail and she was given five years probation. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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Toward the end of her career, Plato chose roles that were erotic;[39] she appeared nude in Prime Suspect (1989) and Compelling Evidence (1995), and in the softcore erotic drama Different Strokes: The Story of Jack and Jilland Jill (1998), the title of which was changed after filming in order to tie it to Plato's past. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Dean Plato (81523125)? With your free account at foundagrave.com, you can add your loved ones, friends, and idols to our growing database of "Deceased but not Forgotten" records. The film was focused on her life and work after the show, including her death. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. She is also remembered for her troubled life after "Diff'rent Strokes" when her career spiraled downward after becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol. Son of actress Dana Plato & musician Lanny Lambert. Nude photos of dana plato 41 Hottest Pictures Of Dana Plat. Our website services, content and products are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is best remembered for the controversy it created over the violence and sexuality, along with that surrounding Mortal Kombat, which had eventually led to the creation of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).[37][38]. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Weve updated the security on the site. This is a carousel with slides. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Due to her prior suicidal tendencies and the high level of drugs in her system, her death was ruled a suicide. In 1977 she made her film debut in "Return to Boggy Creek." [45][46], In January 1992, Plato was arrested a second time, for forging a prescription for diazepam. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. It's a role she would have until 1984, when Plato was sacked from the show. In 1977 she made her film debut in "Return to Boggy Creek." 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. Learn more about managing a memorial . Princess Diana is buried in the grounds of her childhood home Althorp Estate, which is where her brother Charles Spencer lives to this day. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. She admitted to being a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, but claimed she had been sober for more than ten years by that point and was not using any drugs, with the exception of prescribed painkillers due to the recent extraction of her wisdom teeth. She is best remembered for her role as 'Kimberly Drummond' on the television sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes," that aired on NBC from November 1978 to May 1985 and on ABC from September 1985 until March 1986. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dana Plato R.I.P you are free my friend. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Tyler Lambert (52311945)? [12], At a very young age, Plato began attending auditions with her mother, and at seven years old had appeared in over 100 television commercials. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In 1990 she made a brief attempt at a musical career, sponsored by producer Howie Rice. Search above to list available cemeteries. She admitted to being a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, but claimed that she had been sober for more than ten years by that point, and was not using any drugs, with the exception of prescribed painkillers due to discomfort and pain from the recent extraction of her wisdom teeth. Discover Dana Plato's Wiki Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. 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. During this time she was spotted by a producer during a brief appearance on the daytime television's "The Gong Show," and won her role on "Diff'rent Strokes" and the show was an immediate hit. It featured actors who at the time were unknown, as well as Bridges, who made a cameo appearance. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. [28] In spite of the film being met with a mixed response from critics and viewers alike,[29][30] it gained popularity at the time of its premiere, particularly for its cast. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Thanks for helping with Find a Grave! Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Raised in the San Fernando Valley, Dana Plato experienced the divorce of her adoptive parents when she was three years old. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? We have set your language to Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Add to your scrapbook. Plato's co-stars still remember her to this day. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. In 1981, Plato appeared in the television special A Step in Time,[27] which earned her a second Young Artist Award nomination. A system error has occurred. Failed to report flower. If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available. Weve updated the security on the site. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. She eventually turned to B-movies and adult films to make ends meet. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. © 2023 Found a Grave, All rights reserved. When she was three years old, her adoptive parents divorced and her mother started auditioning her at an early age. 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."