What really happened to Dana Plato?
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What really happened to Dana Plato?
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….
| Dana Plato | |
|---|---|
| Died | May 8, 1999 (aged 34) Moore, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Suicide by multiple drug intoxication |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1975–1999 |
How old is Dana Plato?
34 years (1964–1999)Dana Plato / Age at death
Did Dana Plato have a child?
Tyler LambertDana Plato / Children
Why did Mary Ann Mobley leave Different Strokes?
Carter left the series at end of season seven reportedly due to on set clashes she had with series star Gary Coleman (she was replaced by Mary Ann Mobley). Carter reportedly found her stint on the series unpleasant and refused to talk about it in later interviews.
Where is Gary Coleman?
Gary Coleman, the former child star of the hit television series “Diff’rent Strokes,” who dealt with a well-publicized string of financial and personal difficulties after the show ended, died on Friday in Provo, Utah. He was 42 and lived in Santaquin, a small town near Provo.
How old was Kimberly from diff’rent strokes when she died?
34
Plato, who played Kimberly Drummond on the NBC sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes” from 1978 to 1984, died May 8 while visiting her fiance’s parents in Moore. She was 34. Police initially said she died of an accidental drug overdose of a painkiller and Valium.
Why did Arnold and Willis live with Mr Drummond?
His mother worked as a housekeeper for a wealthy white widower, named Philip Drummond (Conrad Bain). Before her death, his mother expressed her wish for her two boys to be cared for by Mr. Drummond. He agreed, and in 1979, he officially adopted Willis and Arnold.
Who was Gary Coleman married to?
Shannon PriceGary Coleman / Spouse (m. 2007–2008)
Who is Todd Bridges wife?
Dori BridgesTodd Bridges / Wife (m. 1998–2012)
What season did Dana Plato get pregnant?
sixth season
During the sixth season, Dana Plato was written out of the series when she became pregnant.
