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." Fatal concentrations of the painkillers carisoprodol and hydrocodone/acetaminophen. Interesting Epitaphs. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Sadly, it seems that this was the beginning of the end for the former child star. The gun was only a pellet gun and the robbery netted her $164. When she was three years old, her adoptive parents divorced and her mother started auditioning her at an early age. In June 1965, the seven-month-old Dana was adopted by Dean Plato, who owned a trucking company, and his wife Florine "Kay" Plato. She earned widespread recognition for playing the leading role of Kimberly Drummond, the daughter to investor Phillip and elder sister to adopted brothers Arnold and Willis Jackson, on the NBC/ABC sitcom Diff'rent Strokes (19781986). You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. She played Kimberly Drummond on the hit TV show Different Strokes I take it to the locations of where . She was also an accomplished figure skater, and at one point she was training for a possible Olympic team spot. She was born in Maywood, California to a 16-year-old unmarried teenager who gave her up for adoption. 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. You were one of my best friends. To use this feature, use a newer browser. [1] She served thirty days in jail for violating the terms of her probation and immediately entered a drug rehabilitation program. Specifically: Ashes scattered over the Pacific Ocean, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5415/dana-plato. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. I will never forget you and love you forever. [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. [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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Plato's last works include Desperation Boulevard (1998), in which she appears as herself and which appears to be based on her life; Silent Scream (1999), in which she appears as Emma Jones; and Pacino Is Missing (2002), which was released after her death, in which she appears as an attorney. 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. Votes: 279. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. [12], In 1995, during an appearance on The Marilyn Kagen Show alongside co-star Todd Bridges, she spoke of her childhood with her mother, commenting how she had not learned "reality and life skills". You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. [43], On February 28, 1991, Plato entered a video store, produced a pellet gun, and demanded the money in the cash register. And tragically,she died in 1999 at the young age of 34. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I will never forget you and love you forever. GREAT NEWS! Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Plato chose the latter, and in 1978, she was cast as Kimberly Drummond in the hit sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes." Dana Plato. Try again later. Initially named Dana Michelle Strain, she was adopted by Dean and Kay Plato when she was a baby. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Click here to submit your listings. If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available. She subsequently violated her probation, served 30 days in jail, and was sentenced to rehab. Failed to delete memorial. Please try again later. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton posted her bail and she was given five years' probation. based on information from your browser. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? This is a carousel with slides. [47] Many callers to the show insulted Plato and questioned her sobriety, which angered and provoked her, and she defiantly offered to take a drug test on the air. Please enter your email and password to sign in. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Search above to list available cemeteries. [56], On May 6, 2010, her son Tyler committed suicide with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, aged 25. [41] During her March 1990 divorce, Plato lost custody of her son to Lambert and was given visitation rights. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Stars: Dana Plato, Xavier Barquet, Nick Santa Maria, Mathew Marko. 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[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. She is also remembered for her troubled life after "Diff'rent Strokes" when her career spiraled downward after becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol. Adoptive mother of late actress, Dana Plato. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Actress Dana Plato died via suicide at age 34. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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). 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. 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Verify and try again. In December 1983, Plato moved in with her boyfriend, rock guitarist Lanny Lambert. Search above to list available cemeteries. [20], When Plato made a brief appearance on The Gong Show, she was spotted by a producer who helped cast her as Kimberly Drummondthe older sister of adopted brothers Arnold and Willis Jacksonon the NBC sitcom Diff'rent Strokes. more details. Dana Plato relationship list. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. [12][clarification needed], On May 7, 1999, the day before she died, Plato appeared on The Howard Stern Show. On the day before she died, she went on The Howard Stern Show. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. A system error has occurred. Plato appeared regularly on the show throughout its run, notably top-billed for four years. (bio by: William Bjornstad) Family links: Children: Tyler Edward Lambert (1984 2010)* *Calculated relationshipCause of death: Drug overdose, an apparent suicide. The series debuted in 1978 and became an immediate hit. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. She was found in her RV while visiting family in Oklahoma. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Tyler was a cameraman and amateur songwriter. If you were a child in the 1980s, you were familiar with Dana Plato. Try again. Sorry! The studio quickly became tense and Plato became defensive. She was born in Maywood, California to a 16-year-old unmarried teenager who gave her up for adoption. There is a problem with your email/password. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Did OJ Simpson's Son Jason Kill Nicole Brown & Ron Goldman? Photo credit: Getty Images Dana Plato was born Dana Michelle Strain on November 7, 1964, in Maywood, California, to Linda Strain, a teenager who was already caring for an 18-month-old child. She was also an accomplished figure skater, and at one point she was training for a possible Olympic team spot. Try again. Dana never made an impact on the TV screen until she landed the role of Kimberly Drummond in the TV hit sitcom Diff'rent Strokes (1978) from 1978-1986. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [32] She was eager to work on the game, and Rob Fulopone of the designers of Night Trapsaid that he and Plato had enjoyed working together. 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. Try again later. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. She was raised in the San Fernando Valley. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. This account has been disabled. She died of scleroderma at the age of 49. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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She eventually turned to B-movies and adult films to make ends meet. English Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). to make money), Dana Plato made several goes in softcore pornography movies, namely Prime Suspect in 1998 and Compelling Evidence in 1995 in which she appeared partially nude. Born/Died on This Date. She subsequently became a subject of the national debate surrounding troubled child stars, particularly given the difficulties of her Diff'rent Strokes co-stars Todd Bridges and Gary Coleman. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Actress. They had been traveling together back to Hollywood. [10][11], Dana Plato was born Dana Michelle Strain on November 7, 1964, in Maywood, California, to Linda Strain, a teenager who was already caring for an 18-month-old child. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Relationship history. The gun was only a pellet gun and the robbery netted her $164. During this time, she also posed for Playboy magazine. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. "Dr. Larry E. Balding, deputy state medical examiner, said Friday that she had fatal concentrations of the muscle relaxant Soma and a generic form of the painkiller Lortab in her body. This is a carousel with slides. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Dana Plato (1964 - 1999) - 26 Pics xHamster. Failed to remove flower. The Tragic Death Of Dana Plato From Diff'rent Strokes. [21][22][23] In 1984, following the birth of her son Tyler, Plato was dismissed from her starring role due to both that and struggles in her personal life, which producers felt would negatively impact their "wholesome family comedy". Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton posted her bail and she was given five years' probation. GREAT NEWS! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. There was a problem getting your location. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Dana Plato (5415)? 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. Troubled Child Star Featured In New HBO Documentary 'Showbiz Kids', How Did Yohan Die? To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52311945/tyler-edward-lambert. Try again later. Plato was born to teen mother Linda Strain in 1964 and was adopted by Dean and Florine "Kay" Plato in 1965. Thanks for your help! In 1984 she became pregnant by her boyfriend, rock guitarist Lanny Lambert, and the shows producers of felt that a pregnancy would fit the shows wholesome image, so she was let go but returned for several appearances during its final season. Check out his touching tribute below. On February 28, she entered a video store, produced a gun, and demanded the money in the register. Both of these matters did not fit with the wholesome image the network wanted and so they wrote her off. Approximately 15 minutes after the robbery, she returned to the scene and was immediately arrested. Throughout her life, she was arrested for various drug-related offenses. You can always change this later in your Account settings. . 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Learn more about merges. Her death was ruled a suicide. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Maywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. 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. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Nude photos of dana plato 41 Hottest Pictures Of Dana Plat. Try again later. According toIMDb, after "Diff'rent Strokes," she had trouble finding more work as an actress. Dana's years of notoriety were over, and all Bugbee had left were the tapes of their phone conversations. ). If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Oops, something didn't work. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Nous allons vrifier les mmoriaux et dcider s'ils doivent tre fusionns. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Try again later. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? [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. 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. 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 ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Her death was ruled a suicide. The same year, she was one of the first celebrities to star in a video game. It just has a For Sale sign on a window, according to several automotive websites. Her death was initially ruled an accident. On February 28, she entered a video store, produced a gun, and demanded the money in the register. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Year should not be greater than current year. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The following day, she and Menchaca were returning to California and stopped by his mothers home in Moore, Oklahoma, for a Mothers Day visit. 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. In the new HBO documentaryShowbiz Kids, her life is seen as a "cautionary tale.". 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." Weve updated the security on the site. This browser does not support getting your location. Approximately 15 minutes after the robbery, she returned to the scene and was immediately arrested. Specifically: Ashes scattered over the Pacific Ocean, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5415/dana-plato. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Dana Plato - Nude Playboy Photos In a desperate attempt to revive her career and to make herself relevant to a dwindling fan base (but most importantly. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Learn more about merges. Adoptive father of late actress, Dana Plato. Dana Michelle Plato (ne Strain; November 7, 1964 May 8, 1999)[2][3] was an American actress. You can always change this later in your Account settings. tobin james the blend 2017 ; real estate marketing solutions; where is dana plato buried; lassi kefalonia shops where is dana plato buried 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." Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Learn more about merges. Try again later. A day after the interview, on May 8, 1999, 34-year-old Plato died. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. In 1991 she ended up in Las Vegas, Nevada unemployed and took a job at a dry-cleaning store. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. [16][17][18] Better received was the family-comedy film California Suite (1978), in which Plato played Jenny Warren; the film was also a commercial success,[19] and earned accolades from the Academy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards. 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. According to Biography, Plato alleged that her accountant had stolen most of her money. Failed to remove flower. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. In January 1992 she was arrested again, this time for forging a prescription for Diazepam. Failed to report flower. Photo Request successfully deleted. In 1990 she made a brief attempt at a musical career, sponsored by producer Howie Rice. Per ABC News, she was rumored to have been experimenting with drugs off-set. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. At the age of 13, Dana Plato had a choice: pursue figure skating or acting (via Biography). Dana Michelle Plato was born in Maywood, California, on Saturday, November 7, 1964. When she was three years old, her adoptive parents divorced and her mother started auditioning her at an early age. Nude Dana Plato Porn Sex Pictures Pass. She was raised in the San Fernando Valley. [10][11], Plato separated from Lambert in January 1988, the same week her mother died of scleroderma. She is also remembered for her troubled life after Diffrent Strokes when her career spiraled downward after becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol. Dana plato soft porn Rotten Tomatoes: Movies. Actress of film and television. 2023byTango Publishing Corporation All Rights Reserved. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. 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