River Jude Phoenix, whose real surname was Bottom, was a popular American actor who died in October 1993 at the age of 23.
River was also noted for his beauty and acting talent, his accidental overdose death obscured the biography of those who, in fact, had developed a personal and public life with class and righteousness.
There are many Hollywood idols whose dark death has ended up perpetuating a false image of the artist’s life.
River Phoenix, whose exotic name? In English? Rio?He was chosen by parents of deep hippie convictions, now revered as the modern version of James Dean.
However, despite his sad end, this young man was a good example to follow in terms of kindness, commitment and values.
Born on August 23, 1970, River developed his artistic ability from the beginning taking, in addition to acting, disciplines such as music, writing and, in particular, activism for just environmental and social causes.
Everything this young man has done in his endless struggle for equality between people, respect and conservation of the environment has seemed to arouse little interest during his life, dazzled by flashes of glory and the image of an involuntary sexual symbol, his activism did not either. draw attention after his death, concerned about the suspicious circumstances in which it occurred.
River wasn’t the only one of his brothers to get such a new name: after him, his parents would bring Rain to life (?Rain?), Joaquin, Liberty (? Freedom?) And Summer (? Summer?). she was Madras, Oregon, and died in West Hollywood, California, on October 31, 1993.
His death was caused, according to official sources, by a lethal combination of chemicals that his heart could not resist, it all happened after he fainted and he lost consciousness outside the Viper Room, a bar run by his great friend Johnny Depp.
River’s career included a total of 24 films and commercials, having started acting on television at age 10, getting the status of teen idol did not cost him much time, it was a vision of him that, although always accompanied, never arrives. to please him.
Full of humility and capacity for effort and dedication, her ambition was to be recognized for her arts, which shone several times during her few years of life.
His film production includes the famous 1986 film “Conta Comigo”, an adventure film focused on the transition of a group of children to adolescence.
Another of his works was the weight of a past?(1988), for which he received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Hollywood Academy.
His last film, “Dark Blood”, which was shot at the time of his death, premiered in 2012 after a lengthy post-production process.
Publicly, his talents as an actor have been recognized and consolidated. Today, little is discussed that Phoenix was undoubtedly a great actor with enormous potential that could have reaped the greatest successes in the film world.
But an essential part of you and your efforts, a role that can be more difficult and less profitable than playing in large film productions, which attracted much less paparazzi and generated fewer titles, remains unfully understood.
River was a dedicated advocate of political causes, a strong animal rights activist and a tireless political activist, all without even reaching the age of 25.
In addition to countless fundraising events, River was a notable PETA ambassador and, in 1990, wrote a famous Earth Day article dedicated to his younger followers.
In fact, after being published in Seventeen magazine, it managed to touch the environmental awareness of thousands of people.
Surprisingly, a substantial portion of its revenue went to a multitude of environmental and humanitarian causes. River has conducted important awareness campaigns through his presence and speeches, and has supported several political groups in their demonstrations.
Practically in his teens he bought 800 hectares of land threatened by deforestation in Costa Rica, his adherence to veganism was unwavering from the start.
Not without reason, contemporary actors such as Jared Leto, James Franco or Leonardo DiCaprio himself refer to this adult as an indispensable influence in his film careers.
Is it considered by many to be responsible for paving the way for actors who, like him, have a deep intellectual and supportive background?And a great talent? Behind the appearance of a sexual symbol.
To realize the authenticity of River Phoenix’s thoughts and feelings, I may just quote a comment made to the press about his first girlfriend:
“One day, another 15 years, we went to dinner at an elegant Manhattan restaurant. I ordered soft-shelled crabs and, when finished, came out of the restaurant and walked down the street crying. He said, “Do I love you so much???. ? Didn’t the pain you felt when you saw me eat these animals not even allow you to explain that you thought it was wrong?
River Phoenix was, like James Dean, a “rebel without cause. “But River was a true rebel, for despite the dictates and stereotypes that weighed on a character like his, he fought without hesitation for his values without prioritizing the money, fame and approval of others.