‘Eight Is Enough’ Actor Adam Rich Dead At 54

Adam RichHe is most well-known for his role as Nicholas Bradford In the 1970s TV drama “Eight is Enough,” died Saturday According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

A family member of Rich Submitted TMZ The actor died in his home in Los AngelesAccording to law enforcement, the source said that the ex-child actor died after an unidentified person arrived at the home.

According Official cause of death has not yet been disclosed by authorities. However, there is no suspicion of foul play.

NBC News reported Rich’s spokesman, Danny Deraney, described the actor to be a “wonderful guy” Who was? “really America’s little brother.”

“He was kind, generous and a warrior in the fight against mental illness,” Deraney said. “He was so unselfish and always looked out for those he cared about. Which is why many people who grew up with him feel really sad today.”

Rich In the 1970s, he became a star for portraying NicholasOn behalf of, the youngest son “Eight is Enough,” This program aired on ABC from 1977-1981.

Dick Van PattenStarred in the TV drama as well. Rich’s father, said of his former co-star in a 2011 interview that Rich This was the reason “why the show was a big success.”

“People loved him!” Van Patten According to Page Six. “[Fans] named a child Nicholas and everything because of him. He was cute, and he was a good actor. He was very natural.”

Rich In the 1980s and 1990s, he would land smaller roles on other TV shows and in various movies. “Fantasy Island,” “CHiPs,” “Small Wonder,” As a voice actor, he was given credit for the animated series “Dungeons & Dragons.”

Before Take a ten year break from the screen and spotlight Rich Was last credited in an episode of “Baywatch” 1993

He He re-emerged in 2003 in order to portray himself in 2003 David Spade Comedy “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star.”

In He also starred in the movie The Year of Our Lord. Crocodile Dundee In the TV series “Reel Comedy.’’

According to TMZ, Rich reportedly struggled with substance abuse, which resulted in a 1991 arrest for breaking a pharmacy window to obtain drugs.

Van Patten later bailed him out.

Page Six noted that Rich spent the following years in and out of rehab.

Authorities arrested Rich again in 2002 on DUI charges after nearly hitting a California Highway Patrol vehicle.

Rich denied the charges to CBS News, telling reporters, “I’ve been sober for ten years.”

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