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Son of actress Dana Plato & musician Lanny Lambert.Tyler was a cameraman and amateur songwriter.He is survived by his father, Lanny Lambert and Grandmother, Joni Richardson.He was cremated with no memorial service.Cause of Death:Self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. After an autopsy was performed on Plato, however, her death was ruled a suicide. This account has been disabled. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. This browser does not support getting your location. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. A day after the interview, on May 8, 1999, 34-year-old Plato died. Actress of film and television. 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Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . The gun was only a pellet gun and the robbery netted her $164. Try again later. While initially considered an accident, Plato's death was later ruled a suicide - with some blaming Stern for her decision to take her own life. New Details About The Iconic Fashion Designer's Death. Weve updated the security on the site. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. There was an error deleting this problem. Maywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. She died of scleroderma at the age of 49. This account has been disabled. Add to your scrapbook. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [47] Many callers to the show insulted Plato and questioned her sobriety, which angered and provoked her, and she defiantly offered to take a drug test on the air. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The game, "Night Trap," was not a great success, but is considered a pioneering title as it was the first game to use live actors, specifically a well-known personality, and was one of the first video game titles to have mature content and attracted controversy due to its depiction of violence. Failed to delete memorial. based on information from your browser. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Resend Activation Email. In 1981, Plato appeared in the television special A Step in Time,[27] which earned her a second Young Artist Award nomination. to make money), Dana Plato made several goes in softcore pornography movies, namely Prime Suspect in 1998 and Compelling Evidence in 1995 in which she appeared partially nude. [34][35] The game was a moderate success, but is considered a pioneering title because it was the first to use live actors. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Family Members. In January 1992 she was arrested again, this time for forging a prescription for Diazepam. It also includes the actresses' furniture, appliances and fixtures. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. She was also an accomplished figure skater, and at one point she was training for a possible Olympic team spot. In 1984 she became pregnant by her boyfriend, rock guitarist Lanny Lambert, and the show's producers felt that a pregnancy would not fit the show's wholesome image, so she was let go but returned for several appearances during its final season. Learn more about merges. based on information from your browser. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Please consult your doctor before taking any action. In January 1992 she was arrested again, this time for forging a prescription for Diazepam. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81523125/dean-plato. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Sorry! Add to your scrapbook. At the age of seven, she began doing television commercials for companies as diverse as Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dole, and Atlantic Richfield. Her death waslater determined to be suicide by drug overdose. The film was focused on her life and work after the show, including her death. Actress. Actress Dana Plato died via suicide at age 34. You can always change this later in your Account settings. This account has been disabled. We have set your language to Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Try again later. [55] In 2006, NBC aired the television film Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Diff'rent Strokes, which was based on the lives of the child stars who had worked on the show. By Bernadette Giacomazzo Written on Jul 16, 2020. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Family members linked to this person will appear here. [10][11], On November 7, 2019, on what would have been Plato's 55th birthday, Bridges commented on Twitter about their friendship,[57] leaving a tribute to Plato:[2] "You were the one person I could always talk to. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Tragic Details On Death Of K-Pop Star At Age 28. Following Diff'rent Strokes, she worked sporadically in independent film and B movies, and led the horror game Night Trap (1992) as Kelli Medd. Initially named Dana Michelle Strain, she was adopted by Dean and Kay Plato when she was a baby. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Dana never made an impact on the TV screen until she landed the role of Kimberly Drummond in the TV hit sitcom Diff'rent Strokes (1978) from 1978-1986. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Buried: Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea Height: 5' 2" (157 cm) Weight: 112lbs (51 kg) Build: Slim Eye Color: Blue Hair Color . Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Verify and try again. based on information from your browser. [14][24] She made a one episode appearance on season 8 episode 12 of "The Love Boat". Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Votes: 279. She also had the equivalent of seven tablets of the muscle relaxant in her stomach," reported the wires at the time, indicatingher overdose was deliberate. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Due to her prior suicidal tendencies and the high level of drugs in her system, her death was ruled a suicide. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. So, I didn't learn about reality and life skills." Both of these matters did not fit with the wholesome image the network wanted and so they wrote her off. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The same year, she was one of the first celebrities to star in a video game. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. She was born in Maywood, California to an 16-year-old unmarried teenager who gave her up for adoption. She admitted to being a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, but claimed that she had been sober for more than ten years by that point, and was not using any drugs, with the exception of prescribed painkillers due to discomfort and pain from the recent extraction of her wisdom teeth. She eventually turned to B-movies and adult films to make ends meet. Failed to remove flower. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [12][clarification needed], On May 7, 1999, the day before she died, Plato appeared on The Howard Stern Show. [13] Plato stated: "My mother made sure that I was normal. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Try again later. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. It's then that Plato's life began to spiral out of control. Dana Plato news, gossip, photos of Dana Plato, biography, Dana Plato boyfriend list 2023. Failed to remove flower. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 23. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Find a Grave Added: 11 May 1999 Drug overdose, an apparent suicide. In 1991, Plato was arrested for stealing $164 from a register with a pellet gun. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Adoptive father of late actress, Dana Plato. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Try again later. Oops, something didn't work. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. To use this feature, use a newer browser. [12] Upon waking up, Menchaca and their family discovered that Plato had died in her sleep initially assumed an accidental overdose but later ruled a suicide based on Plato's long history of substance use. Toward the end of her career, she chose roles that could be considered erotic or even soft-core pornography, appearing partially nude in "Prime Suspect" (1988) and "Compelling Evidence" (1995), but her most infamous film was the 1997 pornographic movie "Different Strokes: The Story of Jack and Jilland Jill." Per ABC News, she was rumored to have been experimenting with drugs off-set. When it was revealed that she was pregnant, she was written out of Diff'rent Strokes. [41] During her March 1990 divorce, Plato lost custody of her son to Lambert and was given visitation rights. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. xelk.org. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? She made headlines and became part of the national debate over troubled child stars, particularly given the difficulties of her "Diff'rent Strokes" co-stars, Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges. [44] Entertainer Wayne Newton posted her $13,000 bail,[43] and Plato was given five years' probation. Try again. Plato appeared regularly on the show throughout its run, notably top-billed for four years. Please try again later. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. A system error has occurred. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. There was a problem getting your location. Her death was ruled a suicide. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. An influential "teen idol" of the late 1970s and early 1980s,[4][5] Plato was recognized for her television work, for which she was included on VH1's list of "100 Greatest Kid Stars".[6]. On May 7, 1999 she traveled to New York City, New York with her finance Robert Menchaca, where she appeared on "The Howard Stern Show" to talk frankly about her life, including her run-ins with the law, financial problems, and drug and alcohol addictions. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? You have chosen this person to be their own family member. After "Diff'rent Strokes" was cancelled, she attempted to establish herself as a serious actress, but found it difficult to step out of the long shadows cast by her sitcom career and ended up taking roles in B-movies such as "Bikini Beach Race" and "Lethal Cowboy." There was a problem getting your location. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Dana Plato dating history, 2023, 2022, list of Dana Plato relationships. [10][11], Dana Plato was born Dana Michelle Strain on November 7, 1964, in Maywood, California, to Linda Strain, a teenager who was already caring for an 18-month-old child. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. [32] She was eager to work on the game, and Rob Fulopone of the designers of Night Trapsaid that he and Plato had enjoyed working together. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Dana Michelle Plato (ne Strain; November 7, 1964 May 8, 1999)[2][3] was an American actress. Toward the end of her career, Plato chose roles that were erotic;[39] she appeared nude in Prime Suspect (1989) and Compelling Evidence (1995), and in the softcore erotic drama Different Strokes: The Story of Jack and Jilland Jill (1998), the title of which was changed after filming in order to tie it to Plato's past. You can always change this later in your Account settings. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Dana Plato I found on Findagrave.com. The studio quickly became tense and Plato became defensive. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. According to Biography, Plato alleged that her accountant had stolen most of her money. Plato later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she struggled with poverty and unemployment. She was also an accomplished figure skater, and at one point she was training for a possible Olympic team spot. Left with few financial means, she resorted to robbing a Las Vegas video store in 1991 with a pellet gun. Approximately fifteen minutes after the robbery, Plato returned to the scene and was immediately arrested. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The content produced by YourTango is for informational and educational purposes only. The HBO documentaryShowbiz Kidsexplores the lives of several "child stars" some of which are seen as "success stories" and others of which are seen as cautionary tales:Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, and yes, Dana Plato. [40] Her co-star Conrad Bain revealed that she was happy about her baby and that she would no longer be alone,[12][13] stating in an interview with People magazine: "She deliberately got pregnant while doing the series, when I spoke to her about it, she was enthusiastic about having done that [saying that] 'When I get the baby, I will never be alone again.'" Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. There is a problem with your email/password. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Her death was ruled a suicide. That same year, she gave birth to her son Tyler, and married the baby's father. There was an error deleting this problem. Dana Michelle Plato was born in Maywood, California, on Saturday, November 7, 1964. Assurez-vous d'avoir autoriser Find a Grave accder votre position actuelle dans les paramtres du navigateur. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There was an error deleting this problem. Thanks for your help! Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Drag images here or select from your computer for Tyler Edward Lambert memorial. There is a problem with your email/password. © 2023 Found a Grave, All rights reserved. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. In the new HBO documentaryShowbiz Kids, her life is seen as a "cautionary tale.". Approximately 15 minutes after the robbery, she returned to the scene and was immediately arrested. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. During this time she was spotted by a producer during a brief appearance on the daytime television's "The Gong Show," and won her role on "Diff'rent Strokes" and the show was an immediate hit. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. The only thing that she did, the mistake she made, was that she kept me in a plastic bubble. Plato chose the latter, and in 1978, she was cast as Kimberly Drummond in the hit sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes." Following her appearance in the film, in the same year, Plato appeared in a cover story of the lesbian lifestyle-magazine Girlfriends. On the day before she died, she went on The Howard Stern Show. Add to your scrapbook. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The couple married on April 24, 1984, and their only child, Tyler Edward Lambert, was born on July 2, 1984. In December 1983, Plato moved in with her boyfriend, rock guitarist Lanny Lambert. Toward the end of her career, she chose roles that could be considered erotic or even soft-core pornography, appearing partially nude in Prime Suspect (1988) and Compelling Evidence (1995), but her most infamous film was the 1997 pornographic movie Different Strokes: The Story of Jack and Jilland Jill. On May 7, 1999 she traveled to New York City, New York with her finance Robert Menchaca, where she appeared on The Howard Stern Show to talk frankly about her life, including her run-ins with the law, financial problems, and drug and alcohol addictions. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. In addition, Plato became pregnant. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. talking about the life and tragic death of Dana Plato. She was later married to actor and producer Scott Atkins (Scotty Gelt) in Vancouver for one month before the marriage was annulled. Nous allons vrifier les mmoriaux et dcider s'ils doivent tre fusionns. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Howard Stern even said that he took a piece of hair from her head to have it tested for drugsbut he later said that she took it back after the show stopped taping, so he never knew for sure whether she was really sober. In January 1992 she was arrested again, this time for forging a prescription for Diazepam. She is best remembered for her role as 'Kimberly Drummond' on the television sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes," that aired on NBC from November 1978 to May 1985 and on ABC from September 1985 until March 1986. Dana Plato was born on November 7, 1964, in Maywood, California. In June 1965, the seven-month-old Dana was adopted by Dean Plato, who owned a trucking company, and his wife Florine "Kay" Plato. When she was three years old, her adoptive parents divorced and her mother started auditioning her at an early age. Weve updated the security on the site. Adoptive father of late actress, Dana Plato. Maywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Failed to report flower. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. She went to lie down inside her recreational vehicle parked outside the house and subsequently died of an overdose of the muscle-relaxant Vanadom (Soma) and painkiller Lortab at the age of 34. During this time she was spotted by a producer during a brief appearance on the daytime televisions The Gong Show, and won her role on Diffrent Strokes and the show was an immediate hit. A day after the interview, on May 8, 1999, 34-year-old Plato died. [12] Later on in the visit, Plato said that she felt unwell and took a few doses of a hydrocodone / acetaminophen painkiller (Lortab), along with the muscle-relaxant carisoprodol (Soma),[49] and went to lie down inside her Winnebago motor home with Menchaca, which was parked outside the house. She was adopted by Dean and Kay Plato and raised in the San Fernando Valley. based on information from your browser. Bridges also appeared in the documentaryShowbiz Kids, and in ithe talks about the extensively abhorrent conditions that he and his co-stars toiled under. There was a problem getting your location. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There was a problem getting your location.
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