Eight Is Enough star Adam Rich, who retreated from Hollywood after child star career, is dead at 54

Eight Is Enough star Adam Rich, who retired from Hollywood after success as a child star, has died at the age of 54.

  • Adam had died at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, police and a family member confirmed to TMZ.
  • The actor had left Hollywood in the ’80s for a quieter, more private life.
  • The talented star appeared in Eight Is Enough as Nicholas Bradford.
  • Rich also starred in other projects throughout his career such as Code Red
  • Adam had reportedly dealt with substance abuse in the past, such as alcoholism.

Adam Rich, who played the youngest son on the popular series Eight Is Enough, has died at the age of 54.

A relative revealed that the former actor had died at his home on Saturday, according to TMZ.

Law enforcement sources told the publication that police visited Rich’s home and found him dead.

The family member did not disclose the cause of his death, but police sources said it did not appear to have been foul play.

Child Star: Adam Rich, Who Played The Youngest Son On The Popular Series Eight Is Enough, Has Died At 54;  pictured on the right in 2019 in Hollywood

Child Star: Adam Rich, Who Played The Youngest Son On The Popular Series Eight Is Enough, Has Died At 54; pictured on the right in 2019 in Hollywood

Adam had starred in a number of projects throughout his career, beginning after he was cast in the late-1970s sitcom Eight Is Enough when he was just eight years old.

After the show, he also made appearances on the season-long series Code Red, and also starred in the TV show Dungeons And Dragons, along with the 1977 movie, The City.

However, the talented star made the decision to step away from Hollywood and the entertainment industry to stay out of the limelight and opted for a more private life.