River Phoenix’s surviving sister, Rain Phoenix, is revealing how her brother’s accidental overdose changed her relationship with and understanding of death. “When I was 20, my brother River died,” ...

Rain Phoenix has released a never-before-seen photograph of her with late brother River Phoenix, believed to have been shot by director Gus Van Sant. It was published by Another Jane Pratt Thing. Rain ...

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 ...

Actor River Phoenix’s story has long haunted Hollywood: A rising star with rare talent and a tragic ending that came far too soon. Now, more than three decades after his death outside The Viper Room ...

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 — ...

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 ...

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 ...