4. Joaquin Phoenix – Watched His Brother Die
Many people have heard the story of actor River Phoenix’s overdose and death outside of Johnny Depp‘s nightclub The Viper Room, but the details are often forgotten. Perhaps the most harrowing news is that Joaquin Phoenix, River’s younger brother, was there to witness the event. In fact, the night out was to celebrate Joaquin’s 19th birthday and he was the one who called 911.
After River complained of not feeling so well, he collapsed in the club and was brought outside where he began to have seizures. Joaquin made the call and reported, “It’s my brother! He’s having seizures at Sunset and Larrabee. Please come here!” While Depp still played on with his band inside, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea and River’s sister Liberty, attended to the seizing Phoenix as Joaquin was on the phone. River was declared dead at the hospital.
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