By Bruce Haring
pmc-editorial-manager
Hollywood awoke today to the sad news that Eight Is Enough star Adam Rich was gone too soon at age 54.
Mourners posted about the hairstyle that launched a thousand imitators and how he was a TV presence in their childhood. But those who knew him best also focused on his kindness and caring in his adult years, even as he struggled to overcome various issues in his life.
Particularly notable was the outpouring from fellow child stars of his vintage, who perhaps knew all too well about what massive early attention can do to the rest of your life.
A few of the early reactions:
Rest in peace Adam Rich. Such sad news. Gone too soon. Youngest Child On TV’s ‘Eight Is Enough’ Was 54 https://t.co/bM022cKgSl via @Deadline #adamRich pic.twitter.com/kF8s21fy4S
RIP Adam💔💔🙏🙏🙏 Adam Rich, 'Eight Is Enough' actor, dead at 54 – CNN https://t.co/3ZoLdqWfaA
How can this be true?!
RIP sweet Adam Rich. pic.twitter.com/MN1wEriIhl
ADAM RICH.
RIP MY FRIEND YOU WILL BE MISSED pic.twitter.com/YOtl1Ogssp
ANOTHER BRILLIANT LIGHT, ANOTHER TORTURED SOUL, ANOTHER CHILD STAR WHO COULDNT FIND HIS PEACE AFTER WHAT HE ENDURED! HE WAS A FRIEND, A COMRADE, & A TALENTED PERSON W A DEEP PASSION 4 HELPING OTHERS UNDERSTAND MENTAL ILLNESS! #RIPADAMRICH ILL MISS HIM! https://t.co/QdGYpmdWOV..
Thank you all for reaching out regarding Adam Rich.
If you knew Adam, you just loved the guy. And oh the stories he could tell.
Here is my statement: pic.twitter.com/3OITGnESuf
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