In the world of entertainment, shocking news often reverberates through the industry. when the news of the untimely death of an American singer and actor, River Phoenix, hit Hollywood, people were left stunned.
The brother of the Oscar-winning actor, Joaquin Phoenix passed away on October 31, 1993. River left behind his legacy to his siblings.
Until Now Singer River's Death: Who Was With River Phoenix When He Died?
River Phoenix died at the very young age of 23. He passed away in The Viper Room which is a club in Los Angelos. The club which was partially owned by the Hollywood star Johny Depp, was used by celebrities to escape from their limelight.
Phoenix and his girlfriend, Samantha Mathis, alongside his sibling Joaquin and Rain, were at the club. According to his girlfriend Mathis, she initially thought they were just dropping River's siblings and going to her house.
However, as some people in The Viper Room requested River to play with them, he could not refuse. Samantha was not okay with it. Later, a Bouncer from the LA club, The Viper Room, escorted the Until Now singer out of the club.
American singer River was feeling uncomfortable. His loved ones, i.e. his brother Joaquin and Rain, as well as his girlfriend Samantha, called 911. But it was too late and the singer was dead. His ashes were scattered at his family's ranch in Micanopy, Florida.
What Was River Phoenix's Cause Of Death?
Dark Blood actor River Phoenix died due to a drug overdose. Combined drug intoxication was cited as the cause of the celebrity death. It was found that Phoenix had consumed a mix of cocaine and heroin.
Phoenix's close colleagues and family members knew he was into drugs. He had remained two months sober while filming for Dark Blood. He quenched his thirst for drugs just after returning to LA.
River started binge consumption of drugs which ultimately lead to his untimely death. His girlfriend, Samantha, had also noticed that Phoenix was high on the night of his death. Samantha said:
“I knew something was wrong that night, something I didn’t understand. I didn’t see anyone doing drugs but he was high in a way that made me feel uncomfortable – I was in way over my head"
