Primary Country (Mandatory)

United States

Other Country (Optional)

Set News Language for United States

Primary Language (Mandatory)
English
Other Language[s] (Optional)
No other language available

Set News Language for World

Primary Language (Mandatory)
English
Other Language(s) (Optional)

Set News Source for United States

Primary Source (Mandatory)
CNN
Other Source[s] (Optional)

Set News Source for World

Primary Source (Mandatory)
AajTak
Other Source(s) (Optional)
  • Countries
    • India
    • United States
    • Qatar
    • Germany
    • China
    • Canada
    • World
  • Categories
    • National
    • International
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Sports
    • Special
    • All Categories
  • Available Languages for United States
    • English
  • All Languages
    • English
    • Hindi
    • Arabic
    • German
    • Chinese
    • French
  • Sources
    • India
      • AajTak
      • NDTV India
      • The Hindu
      • India Today
      • Zee News
      • NDTV
      • BBC
      • The Wire
      • News18
      • News 24
      • The Quint
      • ABP News
      • Zee News
      • News 24
    • United States
      • CNN
      • Fox News
      • Al Jazeera
      • CBSN
      • NY Post
      • Voice of America
      • The New York Times
      • HuffPost
      • ABC News
      • Newsy
    • Qatar
      • Al Jazeera
      • Al Arab
      • The Peninsula
      • Gulf Times
      • Al Sharq
      • Qatar Tribune
      • Al Raya
      • Lusail
    • Germany
      • DW
      • ZDF
      • ProSieben
      • RTL
      • n-tv
      • Die Welt
      • Süddeutsche Zeitung
      • Frankfurter Rundschau
    • China
      • China Daily
      • BBC
      • The New York Times
      • Voice of America
      • Beijing Daily
      • The Epoch Times
      • Ta Kung Pao
      • Xinmin Evening News
    • Canada
      • CBC
      • Radio-Canada
      • CTV
      • TVA Nouvelles
      • Le Journal de Montréal
      • Global News
      • BNN Bloomberg
      • Métro
ETRONIK Gym & Travel Bag Buy Now
HP Touchscreen Flagship Laptop for Business Buy Now
High-Waisted Workout Leggings Buy Now
Atomic Habits Buy Now
Chunky Knit Cardigans Buy Now
The Psychology of Money Buy Now
HP Newest Flagship 15.6 HD Pavilion Laptop Buy Now
OLOV Electric Body Hair Trimmer Buy Now
2024 Ultrasonic Pest & Insect Repeller (6-Pack) Buy Now
Lee Men's Regular Fit Straight Leg Jean Buy Now
Bandhani Chiffon Saree Buy Now
Tracksuits Sweatsuits for Men Buy Now
Multiport USB Charger for Multiple Devices Buy Now
Casual Loose Pullover Shirts Tops Buy Now
Women's Elastic Waist Running Shorts Buy Now
OLCHEE Women’s Workout Sets 2 Piece Buy Now
Classic Quartz Resin Casual Watch Buy Now
VIZIO 40 inch Smart TV (VFD40M-08) Buy Now
Gold Bracelets for Women, 14k Stackable Bangle Cuff Buy Now
Ninja BL770 Mega Kitchen System Buy Now
MoreBack to News Headlines
Adam Rich, child star from Eight is Enough, dead at 54

Adam Rich, child star from Eight is Enough, dead at 54

CBC
Monday, January 9, 2023 2:44 PM GMT

Adam Rich, the child actor with a pageboy mop-top haircut who charmed TV audiences as the youngest child on Eight is Enough, died Saturday. He was 54.

Rich died at his home in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles, said Lt. Aimee Earl of the Los Angeles County Medical-Examiner Coroner's office. The cause of death was under investigation but was not considered to be suspicious.

Rich had a limited acting career after starring at age eight as Nicholas Bradford, the youngest of eight children, on the ABC hit dramedy that ran from from 1977 to 1981.

Betty Buckley, who played his stepmother on the show, said on Instagram that she was shocked to learn of his death Sunday and referred to Rich as a light, her young pal on set and friend ever since.

"I adored him and loved working with him," said Buckley. "He was so sweet, funny, fresh and natural. He brought a lot of joy to all of us on the show and to our audiences."

Corey Feldman and Todd Bridges, child actors who also endured struggles later in life, expressed their condolences on social media.

Rich's public life after stardom was similar to that of other child actors whose promising careers were later derailed by drugs and alcohol, and run-ins with the law.

He was arrested for driving under the influence in 2002 after nearly striking a parked California Highway Patrol cruiser in a freeway lane closed for maintenance. He was arrested in April 1991 for attempting to break into a pharmacy, and in October of that year for allegedly stealing a drug-filled syringe at a hospital where he was being treated for a dislocated shoulder.

Rich suffered from depression and unsuccessfully tried experimental cures over the years, said publicist Danny Deraney. He said he and others close to Rich were worried in recent weeks when they couldn't reach him.

"He was just a very kind, generous, loving soul," Deraney told The Associated Press. "Being a famous actor is not necessarily what he wanted to be.... He had no ego, not an ounce of it."

Rich discussed his mental health on social media and noted in October that he'd been sober for seven years. He said he wasn't perfect — referring to arrests, many stints in rehab, several overdoses and countless detoxes and relapses — and urged his nearly 19,000 followers to never give up.

Rich was the little brother to a generation of TV viewers as the mop-top son of a newspaper columnist played by Dick Van Patten, who has to raise eight children alone after his wife in the show — and the actress who played her — died during filming of the first season.

But the balance of his acting career was in single-episode appearances as a youth or young adult on some of the most popular TV shows of the time: The Love Boat, The Six Million Dollar Man, Silver Spoons, and Baywatch.

Rich starred in the series Code Red from 1981-82 and voiced the character of Presto the Magician on Dungeons & Dragons from 1983-85, according to the IMDB.com. He reprised his best-known role in two Eight is Enough TV movie reunions.

Read full story on CBC
Share this story on:-
Run 3 Space | Play Space Running GamePlay Run 3, the ultimate space tunnel running game with 300+ challenging levels!Adv.
Traffic Jam 3D | Online Racing GameTraffic Jam 3D is a game where you’ll be driving through heavy traffic.Adv.
Duck Hunt | Play Old Classic GamePlay the classic 1984 light gun shooter game Duck Hunt on your browser.Adv.
More Related News
Parking Slot | Free Parking GamePlay Parking Slot, the best online 3D car driving and parking game.Adv.
Slope Ball Run - Play OnlineSlope Game takes you on an exciting journey of a ball on special paths.Adv.
Stephen Colbert and CBS both say his show will end in May 2026

CBS is axing The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in May 2026, the host told an audience at a taping on Thursday.

Lead cast announced for The Legend of Zelda live-action film, coming May 2027

The lead actors, along with an expected release date, were announced Wednesday for the live-action film of the popular Nintendo game,The Legend of Zelda. 

Canadian Seth Rogen's The Studio leads comedy noms for Primetime Emmys. Here's who's vying for TV's top prize

Canadian Seth Rogen nabbed three major nominations as the 77th Primetime Emmy Award nominations were announced in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Andrea Gibson, queer poet whose work unflinchingly probed life and mortality, dead at 49

Andrea Gibson, a celebrated poet and performance artist who through their verse explored gender identity, politics and their experience with terminal ovarian cancer, died Monday at age 49.

Musicians fight uphill battle as AI infiltrates streaming platforms, cutting into royalties

Musicians are calling for regulations and finding creative ways to fight back as AI "bands" climb the charts on streaming platforms, soaking up already meagre royalty payments.

Coldplay's Chris Martin says he didn't mean to insult Rogers Stadium after calling it 'weird'

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says he didn't mean to insult Toronto's newest concert venue when he called it a "weird stadium in the middle of nowhere."

Justin Bieber releases surprise new album Swag

A new Justin Bieber album is on the way. 

Oasis kick off long-awaited reunion tour in Wales

Oasis ended a 16-year hiatus on Friday with a punchy, powerful trip through one of Britpop's greatest songbooks, kicking off a reunion tour in Cardiff, Wales, to a crowd ecstatic for the band's 1990s hits.

Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill actor Michael Madsen dead at 67

Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill made him a standout in Quentin Tarantino's films, has died. He was 67.

What the Diddy verdict could mean for the rap mogul — and the entertainment industry at large

After a landmark case spanning weeks of witness testimony and arguments, rap mogul and entrepreneur Sean (Diddy) Combs got his verdict.

Jury reaches verdict on all but one charge in Sean (Diddy) Combs trial

WARNING: This story contains allegations of ​​​sexual violence and may affect those who have experienced​ it or know someone impacted by it.

© 2008 - 2025 Webjosh  |  News Archive  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us