“I would get songs sung to me, like 'Old Man River, 'or kids would call me Mississippi and things like that. At the time, I wished I had a name that blended in more with my surroundings. Now, though, I've really learned to love it. From fifteen, I really liked it. It felt appropriate. Before that, I don't think it quite fitted me. I had to grow into it.”
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River Phoenix
River Phoenix was an American actor born on August 23, 1970, and passed away on October 31, 1993. He gained fame for his outstanding performances in several films, particularly during the 1980s and early 1990s. Phoenix began his acting career in his teenage years and starred in several films, including 'Home Alone' and 'My Name Is Kate'. His acting career was on the rise when he tragically died of a drug overdose at the height of his fame. more