American actor Adam Rich has died aged 54, it has been confirmed.
A relative of the late actor announced he’d died at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday but did not reveal the cause of his death.
However, cops in California have ruled foul play out of the investigation into Adam’s devastating death.
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Adam was perhaps best known for playing Nicholas Bradford, the youngest son in the TV series Eight Is Enough which ran in the states from 1977 to 1981.
The ABC sitcom followed the life of the Bradford family who were led by Tom, played by Dick Van Patten.
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Away from the series, Adam also appeared in the likes of Code Red as well as Dungeons & Dragons back in 1983.
During his career, Adam went on to make the list of VH1’s ‘greatest 100 kid stars’ and was ranked at number 73 on the list.
However, he went on to shun the entertainment business in the 1980s and revealed he hated the spotlight and the celebrity culture.
Fans have since taken to social media to pay tribute to the star, with one writing: “RIP Adam Rich,” alongside a praying emoji.
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“How sad! He was my favourite,” said a second.
A friend of Adam penned: “Very sad to hear of the passing of my dear friend and hero Adam Rich.
“You may know him as Nicholas from Eight is Enough.
“I’m just so very grateful for the gift of his life and happy he was able to live long enough to see the Titans vs. Jaguars game.”
Two years prior to his death, Adam took to social media to celebrate Eight Is Enough being included in CNN’s History of Sitcom.
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Writing alongside his post, Adam penned: “Honored to be included! Thanks, CNN
“I’m grateful for the joy felt while working on Eight.”
“I do hope it may have brought you some joy as well. At 52… I still don’t understand. Complicated.”
The actor started his career after taking up acting while attending Chatsworth High School in San Fernando Valley, with his teacher previously teaching the likes of Kevin Spacey.
Over the course of his life, his battle with substance abuse was well documented, with the ctor being arrested in 1991 after he smashed a pharmacy window in a bid to get his hands on drugs.
Following his arrest, he was bailed out by his on-screen dad from Eight Is Enough.
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