Adam Rich, Former Child Star of ‘Eight Is Enough,’ Dies at 54Story by Katie Reul • 10m ago
Adam Rich, a former child actor best known for starring as Nicholas Bradford on the ABC series “Eight Is Enough,” died Saturday, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. He was 54.
No further details about Rich’s death are available at this time, though reports state that law enforcement has not indicated to signs of foul play. ...
Throughout his career, Rich struggled with substance abuse, leading to a near-death experience from a Valium overdose in 1989. He was arrested two years later for breaking and entering into a pharmacy, though he was bailed out by “Eight Is Enough” co-star Dick Van Patten. Rich then spent three years in rehab before being arrested again in 2002 for driving under the influence.
Details have yet to be released in regard to Rich’s survivors or plans for a memorial service. ...
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