| Location | Metolius, Near Oregan |
| Age | 23 years |
| Date of Birth | 23/08/1970 |
| Date of Death | 31/10/1993 |
| Visitors | 4,265 since 25/04/2007 |
| Creator |
River Jude Phoenix
23 August 1970 - 31 October 1993
When River Phoenix passed away at the age of 23 on 31 October 1993, he not only broke the hearts of
his family and friends - but also those of his countless fans and admirers across the world. We
were all left to wonder why, and reflect on what might have been.
River was a gentle, sensitive soul who loved everything and everybody. He had been a strict vegan
since he was a young boy - and was often seen or heard campaigning for his favourite charity, PETA -
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. He was also concerned about the state of the planet,
as highlighted in this quote:
"I've just bought 800 acres of forest on the border of Panama and Costa Rica. I want to buy the last
"first growth forest" and turn it into a national park. It's a human tragedy of immense proportions.
Many native Indians in that region are losing their homes daily, and it's going to affect both you
and me, because that's where most of the world's oxygen comes from. The Amazon rain forests are the
world's lungs and without them we will not be able to breath. It's a very scary thought and it's not
too far off."
He was also, of course, a highly talented and respected actor - his most memorable performance being
that of Chris Chambers in 'Stand by Me.' Throughout his acting career, River made some lasting
friendships - Sidney Poitier, Richard Harries, Harrison Ford and Dan Ackroyd - amongst others. Most
of these friends were present at the memorial service held for River, in Los Angeles a few weeks
after his passing.
Music though, was River's greatest love. He was close to sealing a recording contract for his band
- Aleka's Attic, at the time of his passing. He wrote most of the band's songs himself, and was
once asked to write a song for one of his later movies - 'The Thing Called Love.' He did write a
song - 'Lone Star State of Mine,' which he also performed in the movie.
He was a loving, caring and humble human being, who had no care for the Hollywood lifestyle - always
preferring to be at home with his family.
River was a bright, shining star who now shines down on his family, friends and fans - from Heaven.
This memorial has been created as part of angel-river.net.
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1993: 1 was 13, and in freshman year. i didn't know you, river. not until this year.
you left the world without my knowledge of your existence. you are too good for this selfish world. the world does not deserve someone as beautiful as you. you are an angel who walked amongst humans.
i'll see you one day when i succumb to the tests of this world. and please, light my way up there.
i love you, river.
We Love You
Words cannot even explain how much we all love you River. The impression you left on this world has reached farther into our hearts than we can imagine. You must have died because God thought that you had accomplished your task of changing the perspective of life of your family, friends, and fans, and He must have needed you and your beautiful soul to help Him up in Heaven. Although I don't know why God didn't let him stay to help us here on earth some more, I wish that He would have let him. Smoking and drugs are never the answer, and we all know that because of River, I just wish he had known. Rest in loving peace, my love
River:My Hero
River died when i was only 1 and my biggest regret is tht i wasnt old enough to appreciate him when he was here on this cruel earth he is my hero and i just wish he was here today living his dream of living in the country with his wife and kids . i only wish that when i die i live my dream of meeting an angel and my hero.i dreamt about him last night i was driving in a car and he was in the car next to me and we stopped and he got out of the car opened my door and hugged me and said'it ok to cry and wish'then he looked up to the sky and walked away river will always be missed and loved
xXx
its been too long
i still think about you often
and your family
leaf and rain
summer liberty
love you all
miss you all
wish i could see you again
only memories
tears and smiles and laughter
so upsetting :-(
River its so sad that you left us, we all miss you loads and loads.
You were absolutely brilliant in the film 'stand by me'. I have just watched it again and you were fab, i get upset when i see you in it. You were so lovely looking and i would of loved to have met you. All my love is with you River forever an ever
Love Diane xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Is it almost 14 years already?
River.....have never forgotten you after all these years.
Hope your having a wonderful time in spirit........
Your biggest fan forever........
xxxxxxx
Happy Birthday
Rio,
A candle on this day to remember you today and always. I always adored you.
Jennifer
Gone Too Soon
What a shame
God needed another angel
So he looked down upon you
And saw that you were so beautiful
Even though he made everyone so sad
We all know it was for the best
At least nothing more can hurt you
Or even make you mad we will never forget you
River Phoenix xXx R.I.P xXxXxXxXxX
such a waste
i was and am still such a huge fan... i was in hospital when my mum called to tell me about rivers death and i cant describe how deverstated i was.... such an amazing talent!!
he is a name and face that no-one is going to forget... a true star!! i was heart broken that there was no way i could go to lay flowers to mark my respect as i live in the uk.
R.I.P RIVER... SWEETDREAMS FOREVER.
as always my heart and thoughts go out to rivers family and friends xxxx
He was a gift
An impact he left
So young he was
Words can't describe
Left the people he loved
To wonder why
He was grace
He had promise
He was destined
To be a great legend
But he became one
So young he passed
The world without
A wonder as he
That great actor
Stand By Me
I know he would have
He was a great brother
A wonderful talent
Tears of sorrow
Shall no other be next
How we will miss
How we won't forget
The young handsome talent
The Great River Phoenix!
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