He was one of his star children who ended up sinking into addictions.
Known for his role and his iconic bowl cut in "Eight is Enough", a series broadcast from 1977, Adam Rich died Saturday at the age of 54, at his residence in Los Angeles.
The series had been broadcast in France from 1985 on TF1 and the actor, then 9 years old, played Nicholas, the youngest son of the siblings living in Sacramento (California).
According to TMZ, the actor was discovered dead at his home by a visiting friend.
According to the people news site, the criminal track would be ruled out but the circumstances of his death remain unknown for the time being.
Known for his bowl cut, which had inspired many parents for their children, Adam Rich had been nicknamed "America's little brother".
“Adam was just a wonderful guy,” said TMZ Danny Deraney, his spokesperson, without revealing the causes of his disappearance.
“He was kind, generous, a warrior in the fight against mental illness.
He didn't have an ounce of ego.
He was selfless and always cared for those he loved, which is why so many people who grew up with him feel like part of their childhood is gone.
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Actor Jay Duplass, who we saw in particular in "The Mindy project", as well as Lydia Cornell of "Croisière s'amuse" also expressed their sadness on Twitter.
they don't make em like they used to
RIP Adam Rich🖤 pic.twitter.com/ajWxcXezmp
— Jay Duplass (@jayduplass) January 8, 2023
An appearance in "The fun cruise"
From 1977 to 1981, Adam Rich played Nicholas in "Eight is Enough", a series that follows the adventures of a father and his eight children.
Subsequently, he appeared in "La Croisière s'amuse", "Fantastic Island" or "Dungeons and Dragons".
He held his own role in 2013 in
Dickie Roberts
, a satire on the world of child actors.
His last screen appearance.
The actor suffered from a drug addiction for several years.
In 1991, this prompted him to rob a pharmacy to obtain substances.
According to TMZ, the actor's mantra was: "You have to live your life and I live my life to the fullest every day."
