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River Phoenix

River Phoenix was a very famous actor who was born on August 23, 1970, in Oregon, USA. He was known for his amazing acting skills and good looks.

He started acting when he was very young and was seen in many movies and TV shows. Some of his well-known movies include Stand by Me, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and My Own Private Idaho.

Unfortunately, River Phoenix passed away when he was only 23 years old in 1993. He died because of a drug overdose, which means he took too many drugs, and it made him very sick. It was very sad for his fans and his family when he died.

Many people still remember and love River Phoenix for his talent and for the good things he did during his lifetime.