At the time of his death in 1993, Phoenix was nearing the end of filming Dark Blood — a Dutch thriller film in which Phoenix ...

In the second episode of “Variety Confidential: The Life and Legend of River Phoenix,” the podcast shifts its focus from the actor’s explosive rise to the pivotal moment when his life began to unravel ...

Hawke, in discussing some of the pressures of "a life in the performing arts," explained how Phoenix, who tragically died at the age of 23, found himself "struggling" during much of his limited career ...

The sister of the late River Phoenix gave a rare comment on her brother's passing, and how it has affected her relationship ...

More than 30 years after River Phoenix’s tragic death outside Hollywood’s Viper Room, the late actor’s influence continues to ripple through the industry. That’s the focus of the latest — and final — ...

The actress says that, eventually, the incident deepened her curiosity about death, and says that she’s even trained to become a “death doula.” ...

Rain Phoenix has revealed how the devastating loss of her brother, Hollywood icon River Phoenix, ultimately led her to a deeper understanding of life and death. In a personal essay published on ...

Ethan Hawke is reflecting on his late pal, River Phoenix. While at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, the actor, 54, spoke to Entertainment Weekly about meeting the late star, who died at ...