River Phoenix’s mother and sister pay tribute to the late actor on the 30th anniversary of his passing

This week on Halloween, October 31, 2023, marked the 30th anniversary of the death of Phoenix River. The actor was best known for starring in the 1986 classic Stand by Meas well as movies The mosquito coast, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Running empty (one of my favorite movies), My private IdahoAND Gym shoes. He died at the young age of 23 due to a drug overdose and is greatly missed by his family, as well as friends, fans and the acting community.

This week, in his memory, Phoenix’s mother and sister posted tributes to him on social media. His mother, Heart, wrote the following:

“Today marks 30 years since River died at the age of 23. From the first song he ever wrote when he was five years old seeing a child being bullied:
“Why do people fight, why do they cheat,
Why do people destroy love in our world?
I want to give my life for them, I know it won’t be easy my friend.
If I could show them what God receives, they will receive joy and peace from above.”
She was a voice for the voiceless and had the courage to use her celebrity to make a difference. Whether it was human rights, animal rights, women’s rights, racial justice, environmentalism, or any wrong that needed to be righted, he was there.
Rain said it so eloquently… “River didn’t want to tell people how to live their lives, he wanted to do his part and encourage others through his example, through his art. It’s just who he was as a person , his generosity, his spirit, his compassion.”
He was devastated by the situation the world was in then, and despite the many changes that have occurred, we are still at war with ourselves everywhere. I often think that he, like many young people today, would be so confused that, despite all our incredible brilliance and progress in all fields, we have not yet found the ability to correct these enormous problems that continue to destroy the best. nature of ourselves and everything that lives here.
When will we be brave enough to transform all issues of separation and move to repair, peace by peace, to live and celebrate our one common humanity? It is not too late. 💖”

River’s sister Rain has shared footage from the actor’s career as well as photos and artwork from his fans over the years. She also included quotes from the actor, revealing his stance on her life, saying:

“30 years 🕊️🙏🏼Celebrating River’s life today 🙏🏼🕊️

“It’s the smaller things that make the bigger things seem so much more rewarding. We are all in this together. We can all do our part.” – River

The most sincere gratitude to the River fans! #givers4river
And to the amazing artists who created these images of River, thank you. (I don’t know exactly who to tag, so please tag yourselves in the comments.) “River” album cover @chris.tucci “Lost in Motion” painting @jackcoulter Attic album cover photography by Aleka @michaelstipe

LOVE is more powerful than hate. We can all do our part. More love. Less hate. Peace. Peace. PEACE.
xxx Rain

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“I’ve learned that if you can’t put it all together to make this thing called peace, at least do your part in life, because that’s where you can really make an immediate difference.” ~ Phoenix River

“Vegetarianism is a link to perfection and peace. But it’s a small connection. There are many other problems: apartheid, vivisection, political prisoners, the arms race. There is so much happening in this world today, so much ignorance among people. This doesn’t mean I’m not among everyone. But the question is: what can we do now? This is the problem with vegetarianism; it’s an individual decision and it’s something you have control over. How many things do we really have control over?” ~ Phoenix River

“It still seems strange to me that anyone would have any moral objection to someone else’s sexuality. It’s like telling someone else how to clean their house. ~ Phoenix River

“We’re all worth it, man. We are all worth millions of planets, stars, galaxies and universes. ~ Phoenix River

“While I cannot stop all cruelty to living creatures on the planet, I can be kinder to every living creature in my life.” ~ Phoenix River

“I would never, ever do anything if I didn’t believe in it.” ~ Phoenix River

“Run to the rescue with love and peace will follow” ~ River Phoenix

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Even though 30 years have passed since River Phoenix passed away, he is still missed. Check out the photo posts below and share your favorite River Phoenix role in the comments.