Adam Rich

Adam Rich, who played the youngest of eight children on the ABC series "Eight is Enough" in the late 1970s and early '80s, has died. He was 54.

He appeared on 13 episodes of the ABC drama "Code Red" that ran from 1981-82. He gained fame for his role as Nicholas Bradford on "Eight is Enough," which ran from 1977-81. … I do hope it may have brought you some joy as well."

Mr. Rich played Nicholas Bradford, the youngest son who was known for his glossy pageboy haircut, in the hit television series “Eight Is Enough.”

Mr. In 1991, he was arrested on suspicion of burglarizing a California pharmacy, and [the actor Dick Van Patten](https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/24/arts/television/dick-van-patten-father-on-eight-is-enough-dies-at-86.html), who played Mr. Deraney described Mr. Rich was not married and did not have children, Mr. He had appearances in other television shows, including “The Love Boat,” “Fantasy Island,” “CHiPs,” “St. Rich starred in the hit television series “Eight Is Enough,” a comforting show about a family of eight children that aired on ABC for five seasons.

Adam Rich, the youngest member of the Eight is Enough television ensemble, died at the age of 54 at his Los Angeles home on Saturday.

Rich entered American households as Nicholas Bradford in the 1977 sitcom Eight is Enough. [The History of the Sitcom](https://cnncreativemarketing.com/project/history-of-the-sitcom/) in 2021, and reflected on his career in a post on [Instagram at the time](https://www.instagram.com/p/CS8CVg-lb4H/). [Dave Eggers](https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2000/02/11/do-him-a-favor-dont-read-his-book/1f7833d4-7b49-4ecc-a597-e49e1e98b28c/), for [Might Magazine](https://www.neonbooks.org.uk/dave-eggers-faking-death-might-magazine/). As the youngest member of the Bradford family, Rich endeared himself to viewers as a mopped topped child star. “He was kind, generous and a warrior in the fight against mental illness,” Deraney said. [Celebrity >>](https://7news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity)

Adam Rich, best known for starring in Eight Is Enough, has died. He was 54.

He was very natural.” “He was cute, and he was a good actor. And oh the stories he could tell.

Adam Rich, the former child actor best known for '70s and '80s roles in Eight Is Enough and the animated Dungeons and Dragons, has died at 54.

Shortly after work on the second special, in 1989, he was comatose for more than a month after the In the early ’90s, Rich was arrested on suspicion of burglarizing a West Hills pharmacy and earlier received five years probation after pleading guilty to drunk driving. 12, 1968, Rich would get his first screen role on the fourth season of ABC’s ’70s action series The Six Million Dollar Man in a season-four episode that saw him playing Bob, the son of a man with a Scrooge-like uncle who is assisted by Lee Majors’ Col. [ Dick Van Patten](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/dick-van-patten-dead-eight-804439/), a widower in the series following the death of star Diana Hyland, who portrayed his wife, Joan. Rich would originate his role alongside pilot co-star Mark Hamill, who ultimately left the series to play Luke Skywalker in Star Wars. [Share this article on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/adam-rich-dead-eight-is-enough-1235293072/&title=Adam%20Rich,%20‘Eight%20Is%20Enough’%20Actor,%20Dies%20at%2054&sdk=joey&display=popup&ref=plugin&src=share_button&app_id=1153511048447777) [Share this article on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/adam-rich-dead-eight-is-enough-1235293072/&text=Adam%20Rich%2C%20%E2%80%98Eight%20Is%20Enough%E2%80%99%20Actor%2C%20Dies%20at%2054&via=thr) [Share this article on Email](mailto:?subject=thr%20:%20Adam%20Rich,%20‘Eight%20Is%20Enough’%20Actor,%20Dies%20at%2054&body=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/adam-rich-dead-eight-is-enough-1235293072/%20-%20Adam%20Rich,%20‘Eight%20Is%20Enough’%20Actor,%20Dies%20at%2054) [Show additional share options](#) [Share this article on Print]() [Share this article on Comment](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/adam-rich-dead-eight-is-enough-1235293072/#respond) [Share this article on Whatsapp](whatsapp://send?text=Adam%20Rich,%20‘Eight%20Is%20Enough’%20Actor,%20Dies%20at%2054%20-%20https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/adam-rich-dead-eight-is-enough-1235293072/) [Share this article on Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=1&url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/adam-rich-dead-eight-is-enough-1235293072/&title=Adam%20Rich,%20‘Eight%20Is%20Enough’%20Actor,%20Dies%20at%2054&summary&source=thr) [Share this article on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/adam-rich-dead-eight-is-enough-1235293072/&title=Adam%20Rich,%20‘Eight%20Is%20Enough’%20Actor,%20Dies%20at%2054) [Share this article on Pinit](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/adam-rich-dead-eight-is-enough-1235293072/&description=Adam%20Rich,%20‘Eight%20Is%20Enough’%20Actor,%20Dies%20at%2054) [Share this article on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/widgets/share/tool/preview?shareSource=legacy&canonicalUrl&url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/adam-rich-dead-eight-is-enough-1235293072/&posttype=link&title=Adam%20Rich,%20‘Eight%20Is%20Enough’%20Actor,%20Dies%20at%2054) [Adam Rich](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/adam-rich/), the former ’70s and ’80s child star best known for his page-boy haircut and role on the ABC dramedy Eight Is Enough, has died. “He was kind, generous and a warrior in the fight against mental illness. The actor won the role of Nicholas Bradford at 8, kicking off a nearly three-decade screen career. He really was America’s little brother.” Born in Brooklyn on Oct. Throughout the late ’70s and ’80s, he would appear on games shows, including Hollywood Squares and star on episodes of Gun Shy, St. “Adam was simply a wonderful guy,” he wrote.

Actor Adam Rich — famous for his role as the little brother in the 1970s' TV show Eight is Enough — dies at 54.

which is why many people who grew up with him feel a part of their their childhood gone, and sad today." a warrior if you will … “Being a famous actor is not necessarily what he wanted to be …

Adam Rich, the child actor with a pageboy mop-top who charmed TV audiences as "America's little brother" on Eight Is Enough, has died. He was 54.

The article in the little-known magazine was intended as a satire of America's celebrity obsession but fizzled when the spoof was revealed. "I don't want to be dead." "But when Mickey Rooney told me that himself, it meant a helluva a lot more to me!" Rich died Saturday at his home in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles, said Lt. Rich discussed his mental health on Twitter and noted in October that he'd been sober for seven years. ... He had no ego, not an ounce of it."

Adam Rich has died at the age of 54. The actor, who was known for his role as Nicholas Bradford on the classic 1970s sitcom Eight is Enough, passed away on ...

... He had no ego, not an ounce of it.” He said: “He was just a very kind, generous, loving soul. Following his passing, publicist Danny Deraney remembered Rich, who in the years since stepping back from the spotlight had occasionally made personal appearances and marketed script ideas for TV shows and films, as a “loving soul” who did “not necessarily” want to be famous.

Adam Rich has died at the age of 54. The actor - who was known for his role as Nicholas Bradford on the classic 1970s sitcom 'Eight is Enough - passed away ...

An official cause of death is pending a scheduled autopsy, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office. “Adam was simply a wonderful guy,” ...

He was very natural.” He was so unselfish and always looked out for those he cared about. And oh the stories he could tell.

Adam Rich, who starred as the youngest son on the series Eight Is Enough, has died at his Los Angeles home at age 54. An official cause of death is pending ...

He was very natural.” He was so unselfish and always looked out for those he cared about. And oh the stories he could tell.

The actor rose to fame as a child playing the youngest Bradford family member, Nicholas, on the TV drama "Eight Is Enough."

He was 79. He was 84. He was 95. He was 90. He was 87. He was 76. He was 77. He was 67. He was 83. He was 73. He was 82. He was 94.

But Rich also struggled with substance abuse, leading to a near-death experience from a Valium overdose in 1989. He was arrested two years later for breaking ...

Through it all, Adam was always such a sweet kindhearted guy.” Rich spent years in rehab before being arrested again in 2002 for driving under the influence. His pageboy haircut even became iconic for pre-teen and teenage boys in the late 1970s.

Willie Aames is remembering his 'Eight is Enough' costar Adam Rich, who died Saturday at 54: "He was very much my only little brother."

"Sending my love and deepest condolences to his friends and family," Buckley added. "In recent years Adam dedicated himself to providing inspiration for others with mental and emotional illness. He brought a lot of joy to all of us on the show and to our audiences. Adam and I have remained friends all of these years. He was one of those kid actors that our generation will always remember." Of his former co-star's legacy, Aames said, "I can't tell you how many parents have told me they named their first child 'Nicholas' after his Eight Is Enough character.