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River Jude Phoenix was named after the river of life in Hermann Hesse's novel Siddhartha, and The Beatles' song "Hey Jude".
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The death of River Phoenix is listed at #16 on the "E!: 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment".
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River had 4 nephews and a niece, but only lived to see one of them born. His nephews are: Jonas Winter (born February 7th, 1993 to sister Rain), Rio Everest Phoenix (born June 12, 1997to sister Liberty), Indigo Orion Phoenix (born November 9, 1999 to sister Liberty), and Indiana August Affleck (born May 31, 2004 to sister Summer) and his neice is Scarlette Jasmine Phoenix-Asch (born July 2, 2001 to sister Liberty). Liberty's oldest son Rio, and Summer's son Indiana are named after River.
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River was nominated in 1988 for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his film "Running on Empty"
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River didn't like flying and tried to travel everywhere by car or train.
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River's ashes were scattered at his family's Florida ranch.
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Before his death, River was scheduled to play the role of the Interviewer in the 1994 film "Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles" but Christian Slater took his place, and donated his entire paycheck from the movie to all of River's favourite charities.
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The 1994 R.E.M. album "Monster" is dedicated to River in the liner notes because lead singer Michael Stipe was friends with him.
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When he died, River was still filming the movie "Dark Blood" and since it had not finished filming, the film was deemed incomplete and a lawsuit against River's family was filed.
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River's film debut was in the 1985 film "Explorers", also featuring actor Ethan Hawke.
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River's dad John was a carpenter and his mother Arlyn was a secretary when he was born.
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River was 5'11".
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River was born in Madras, Oregon.
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In 2002 A&E made a biography about River titled "Eclipsed by Death: The Life of River Phoenix".
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River sung one song on John Frusciante's album "Smile from the Streets You Hold".
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The song "Transcending" on the Red Hot Chili Peppers album "One Hot Minute" is dedicated to River Phoenix.
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River was in a band called Aleka's Attic with his sister Rain.
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River was a strict vegan.
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River was born at 12.10 pm-PDT.
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River was a member of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
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River is well-known for his role as the young Henry "Indiana" Jones, Jr during the opening sequence of the film "Indiana Jones And the Last Crusade".
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