River Phoenix’s story is one of brilliance and tragedy, and both his life and work illuminated the beauty and the darkness of the human experience. In “Gone Too Soon,” the third episode of Variety and iHeart Podcasts’ “Variety Confidential,” host Tatiana Siegel uncovers the final days of River’s life up until that fateful night in October 1993, when Hollywood lost one of its brightest stars. Actor Samantha Mathis, River’s then-girlfriend who was with him when he died at age 23, details her memories including co-starring in “The Thing Called Love,” his last film that was released.  

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River Phoenix&rsquo;s story is one of brilliance and tragedy, and both his life and work illuminated the beauty and the darkness of the human experience. In &ldquo;Gone Too Soon,&rdquo; the third episode of Variety and iHeart Podcasts&rsquo; &ldquo;Variety Confidential,&rdquo; host Tatiana Siegel uncovers the final days of River&rsquo;s life up until that fateful night in October 1993, when Hollywood lost one of its brightest stars. Actor Samantha Mathis, River&rsquo;s then-girlfriend who was with him when he died at age 23, details her memories including co-starring in &ldquo;The Thing Called Love,&rdquo; his last film that was released.&nbsp;&nbsp;
For a full list of sources and citations for this episode, visit <a href="https://variety.com/h/variety-confidential/">https://variety.com/h/variety-confidential/.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.&nbsp;

From Variety, Hollywood’s No. 1 entertainment news source and iHeart podcasts, comes Variety Confidential. Season 2, titled "The Life and Legend of River Phoenix,” takes you through the extraordinary life of one of Hollywood’s most celebrated stars. River Phoenix’s name still resonates with cinephiles and casual moviegoers alike, nearly three decades after his untimely passing. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering his work, join us as Variety’s Tatiana Siegel speaks exclusively with River’s co-stars and friends, including Corey Feldman and Samantha Mathis, to shed light on who River really was off camera. Variety’s experts and correspondents also explore the brilliance and complexity of River's life and career. Dive into the legacy and lasting impact of an actor who burned bright and left us far too soon. Subscribe now to Variety Confidential wherever you get your podcasts. 

From Variety, Hollywood&rsquo;s No. 1 entertainment news source and iHeart podcasts, comes Variety Confidential. Season 2, titled "The Life and Legend of River Phoenix,&rdquo; takes you through the extraordinary life of one of Hollywood&rsquo;s most celebrated stars. River Phoenix&rsquo;s name still resonates with cinephiles and casual moviegoers alike, nearly three decades after his untimely passing. Whether you&rsquo;re a longtime fan or just discovering his work, join us as Variety&rsquo;s Tatiana Siegel speaks exclusively with River&rsquo;s co-stars and friends, including Corey Feldman and Samantha Mathis, to shed light on who River really was off camera. Variety&rsquo;s experts and correspondents also explore the brilliance and complexity of River's life and career. Dive into the legacy and lasting impact of an actor who burned bright and left us far too soon. Subscribe now to Variety Confidential wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;

Variety Confidential

Gone Too Soon

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