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Adam Rich, 'Eight Is Enough' actor, dead at 54 (CNN)

Adam Rich, an actor who rose to fame as a child playing the youngest Bradford family member, Nicholas, on the TV drama "Eight Is Enough," has died, ...

While Rich is best known role on “Eight Is Enough,” he also appeared on several TV shows and assorted TV movies throughout the late ’70s and ‘80s. [“The History of the Sitcom”](https://cnncreativemarketing.com/project/history-of-the-sitcom/) in 2021, and reflected on his career in a post on [Instagram at the time](https://www.instagram.com/p/CS8CVg-lb4H/). His TV dad from “Eight Is Enough,” actor Dick Van Patten, once paid his bail, according to a report from the As part of a satire on celebrity death, Rich participated in a 1996 hoax which falsely reported his passing, as written by “Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius” author Some of those credits include “Fantasy Island,” “CHiPs,” “Small Wonder,” and a voice role on the animated series “Dungeons & Dragons.” Adam Rich, an actor who rose to fame as a child playing the youngest Bradford family member, Nicholas, on the TV drama “Eight Is Enough,” has died, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

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'Eight is Enough' actor Adam Rich dead at 54 (WOGX)

Adam Rich, who played the youngest of eight children on the ABC series "Eight is Enough" in the late 1970s and early '80s, has died. He was 54.

He appeared on 13 episodes of the ABC drama "Code Red" that ran from 1981-82. He gained fame for his role as Nicholas Bradford on "Eight is Enough," which ran from 1977-81. … I do hope it may have brought you some joy as well."

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Adam Rich Dead: 'Eight Is Enough' Child Star Was 54 (Variety)

Adam Rich, a former child actor who portrayed Nicholas Bradford on the '70s sitcom "Eight Is Enough," died Jan. 7 in his Los Angeles home. He was 54.

Rich was also a voice-actor on the 1983 “Dungeons & Dragons” series and made appearances in shows like “Fantasy Island,” “CHiPs,” “St. Rich debuted on-screen with a guest role on the 1976 series “The Six Million Dollar Man.” Shortly after, Rich starred in “CBS Children’s Mystery Theatre,” a five-episode anthology series for which he also won a Young Artist Award in the category of best young actor in a television special. Rich received recognition in the category of best juvenile actor in a TV series or special in 1980. Rich was a key anchor of the cast as the baby of the family. [Adam Rich](https://variety.com/t/adam-rich/), the former child actor best known for starring as the youngest child on the ABC dramedy “ [Eight Is Enough](https://variety.com/t/eight-is-enough/),” died Jan.

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Adam Rich, 'Eight Is Enough' child star, dies at 54: 'America's Little ... (USA TODAY)

Adam Rich, known as youngest son Nicholas Bradford on TV's "Eight Is Enough," has died at 54. The former child star rose to fame in the '70s and '80s.

[988](https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2022/07/15/new-988-mental-health-hotline-vital-but-more-support-needed/10058544002/) in response to DJ and dancer [Stephen "tWitch" Boss'](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/12/14/stephen-twitch-boss-dead-40-ellen-degeneres-show-dj-dancer/10895108002/) [death ](https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2022/12/20/stephen-twitch-boss-suicide-mental-health-resources-black-men/10930184002/)in December. "The only thing those suffering from a mental illness know how to do is pretend to be ok," Rich [tweeted](https://mobile.twitter.com/TheeAdamRich/status/1603564419811659776). "It takes what it takes! In 2003, the actor made a brief cameo in David Spade's movie "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star." & countless detoxes & relapses," the actor shared. because it’s the total opposite!" "It’s takes a very, very strong person … Rich's last tweet was a retweet of his own post in September, discussing mental health. Rich, known for his wide grin and pageboy haircut, found TV fame portraying youngest son Nicholas Bradford on "Eight Is Enough" from 1977 to 1981. Rich died Saturday in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles, said Lt. He unsuccessfully tried experimental cures over the years and had remained sober. "He was kind, generous and a warrior in the fight against mental illness," Deraney tweeted.

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Adam Rich, Who Starred in 'Eight Is Enough,' Dies at 54 (The New York Times)

Mr. Rich played Nicholas Bradford, the youngest son who was known for his glossy pageboy haircut, in the hit television series “Eight Is Enough.”

Mr. In 1991, he was arrested on suspicion of burglarizing a California pharmacy, and [the actor Dick Van Patten](https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/24/arts/television/dick-van-patten-father-on-eight-is-enough-dies-at-86.html), who played Mr. Deraney described Mr. Rich was not married and did not have children, Mr. He had appearances in other television shows, including “The Love Boat,” “Fantasy Island,” “CHiPs,” “St. Rich starred in the hit television series “Eight Is Enough,” a comforting show about a family of eight children that aired on ABC for five seasons.

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Adam Rich, former 'Eight Is Enough' child star, dies at 54 (NPR)

Adam Rich, the child actor with a pageboy mop-top who charmed TV audiences as "America's little brother" on Eight Is Enough, has died. He was 54.

The article in the little-known magazine was intended as a satire of America's celebrity obsession but fizzled when the spoof was revealed. "I don't want to be dead." "But when Mickey Rooney told me that himself, it meant a helluva a lot more to me!" Rich died Saturday at his home in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles, said Lt. Rich discussed his mental health on Twitter and noted in October that he'd been sober for seven years. ... He had no ego, not an ounce of it."

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