These '70s and '80s Child Stars Look Nothing Like You Remember

Since the show ended, Bonaduce has starred in a number of other TV series, including Breaking Bonaduce, a short-lived VH1 reality show about his life. He currently works as a radio host on The Danny Bonaduce & Sarah Morning Show.

River Phoenix

River Phoenix was the older brother of Joaquin Phoenix. He began acting in television commercials at the age of ten before his breakout role in Stand by Me, based on the novella The Body by Stephen King. By the time he turned eighteen, Phoenix had earned an Academy Award nomination for his role as Danny in Running on Empty.

Sadly, 23-year-old Phoenix passed away on October 31, 1993, from a drug overdose. At the time of his death, he was filming Dark Blood, which was released 19 years later, despite being incomplete. Prior to his death, Phoenix's public image was squeaky clean, due to his dedication to a variety of social, political, and humanitarian interests, including veganism.

David Cassidy

David Cassidy was best known for playing Keith Partridge on the 1970s musical-sitcom The Partridge Family. The role launched Cassidy's career as a teen idol and superstar pop singer of the decade. Sadly, it wasn't long before the lifestyle overtook him...

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  • Jonah Hill had to go to the hospital for bronchitis while filming Wolf of Wall Street. For seven months, he was snorting vitamin D (almost) daily, pretending it was cocaine.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.