Theres a River of Life

In this, and every scene, Phoenix immerses himself so deeply inside his character you almost forget you've seen him before: The film and its success solidified Phoenix's image as an actor with edgy, leading man potential.

In that period Phoenix was beginning to make use of drugs like marijuana , cocaine and heroin with some friends. Phoenix had always tried to hide his addictions because he feared that they might ruin his career as they did his relationship with Martha Plimpton. Phoenix then starred in Peter Bogdanovich 's country music-themed film, The Thing Called Love , the last completed picture before his death.

Phoenix began a relationship with co-star Samantha Mathis on the set.

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Although Phoenix's movie career was generating most of the income for his family, it has been stated by close friends and relatives that his true passion was music. Phoenix was a singer, songwriter, and an accomplished guitarist. He had begun teaching himself guitar at the age of five and had stated in an interview for E! I fell into commercials for financial reasons and acting became an attractive concept".

Prior to securing an acting agent, Phoenix and his siblings tried to forge a career in music by playing cover versions on the streets of the Westwood district of LA, often being moved along by police because gathering crowds would obstruct the pavement. While working on A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon in , Phoenix had written and recorded a song, "Heart to Get", specifically for the end credits of the movie.

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It was during filming that Phoenix met Chris Blackwell of Island Records ; this meeting would later secure Phoenix a two-year development deal with the label. Phoenix disliked the idea of being a solo artist and relished collaboration; therefore he focused on putting together a band. Aleka's Attic were formed in and the lineup included his sister Rain. Phoenix was committed to gaining credibility by his own merit and maintained that the band would not use his name when securing performances that were not benefits for charitable organizations. Aleka's Attic disbanded in , but Phoenix continued writing and performing.

The song was not included on the film's soundtrack album. Phoenix was an investor in the original House of Blues founded by his good friend and Sneakers co-star Dan Aykroyd in Cambridge, Massachusetts , which opened its doors to the public after serving a group of homeless people on Thanksgiving Day Phoenix was a dedicated animal rights , environmental and political activist.

Phoenix was a lifelong vegan. He left the restaurant and walked around on Park Avenue, crying. I went out and he said, 'I love you so much, why?

He campaigned for Bill Clinton in the US presidential election. Phoenix's girlfriend Samantha Mathis also had come to meet him. All were present at the scene of Phoenix's death. During the early morning hours of October 31, Phoenix suffered a drug overdose, and collapsed outside and convulsed for over five minutes.

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When his brother Joaquin called , he was unable to determine whether Phoenix was breathing. His sister Rain proceeded to give him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Samantha Mathis stated in that the two had originally intended to drop off Phoenix's siblings at the Viper Room on the way to her house, but Phoenix decided to stay after he was asked to perform with the band. She insisted that during their time dating she had known him to be sober, but "In the days before he died, though, I knew something was going on What are you on?

According to Haynes, the band was performing their song "Michael Stipe" while Phoenix was outside the venue having seizures on the sidewalk. By that time, paramedics had arrived on the scene and found Phoenix turning dark blue, in full cardiac arrest and in a flatline state. They administered medication in an attempt to restart his heart. Further attempts to resuscitate Phoenix were unsuccessful.

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He was pronounced dead at 1: PST on the morning of October 31, at the age of The following day the club became a makeshift shrine with fans and mourners leaving flowers, pictures and candles on the sidewalk and graffiti messages on the walls of the venue. Our heartfelt condolences to all his family, friends and loved ones.

He will be missed. Depp continued to close the club every year on October 31 until selling his share in Before his death, Phoenix's image—one he bemoaned in interviews—had been squeaky-clean, owing in part to his public dedication to his various social, political, humanitarian, and dietary interests not always popular in the s. As a result, his death elicited a vast amount of coverage from the media. The November 15, autopsy found that "Toxicology studies showed high concentrations of morphine and cocaine in the blood, as well as other substances in smaller concentrations.

Joaquin's call to was recorded and broadcast by several radio and TV shows. The picture was sold to the National Enquirer. Joaquin was so upset that he walked away from Hollywood for a second time. It read, in part:. His friends, co-workers and the rest of our family know that River was not a regular drug user. He lived at home in Florida with us and was almost never a part of the "club scene" in Los Angeles.

He had just arrived in L. We feel that the excitement and energy of the Halloween nightclub and party scene were way beyond his usual experience and control. How many other beautiful young souls, who remain anonymous to us, have died by using drugs recreationally? It is my prayer that River's leaving in this way will focus the attention of the world on how painfully the spirits of his generation are being worn down.

River made such a big impression during his life on Earth. He found his voice and found his place. And even River, who had the whole world at his fingertips to listen, felt deep frustration that no one heard. What is it going to take? Exxon Valdez wasn't enough. A bloody war over oil wasn't enough. If River's passing opens our global heart, then I say, thanks dear, beloved son, for yet another gift to all of us. Phoenix was cremated and his ashes were scattered at his family ranch in Micanopy , Florida.

Following his death, Aleka's Attic disbanded. River's sudden death prevented him from playing various roles for which he had already been cast:. Every year on October 31, fans pay tribute to the life of the actor. His famous quote "Acting is like a Halloween mask that you put on. Phoenix's status as a teen idol and promising young actor, and his subsequent premature death, made him a frequent subject in popular culture media.

He first gained references in music with Brazilian singer Milton Nascimento writing the song "River Phoenix: The song appears on the release Miltons.

I’ve got a river of life flowing within me

Frusciante wrote the first part of the song about their friendship while Phoenix was still alive. After Phoenix's death, Frusciante wrote the second part in his memory. English Standard Version There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. King James Bible There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.

Christian Standard Bible There is a river--its streams delight the city of God, the holy dwelling place of the Most High. Contemporary English Version A river and its streams bring joy to the city, which is the sacred home of God Most High. International Standard Version Look! New Heart English Bible There is a river, the streams of which make the city of God glad, the holy place of the tents of the Most High.

Jubilee Bible There is a river, the streams of which shall make glad the city of God, the sanctuary of the tents of the most High. King James Bible There is a river, the streams of which shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of the most High. American King James Version There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord , and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away.

Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; On that day living waters shall flow out from Jerusalem, half of them to the eastern sea and half of them to the western sea. It shall continue in summer as in winter. As I went back, I saw on the bank of the river very many trees on the one side and on the other. Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.

And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.

And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a bear's, and its mouth was like a lion's mouth. And to it the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority. One of its heads seemed to have a mortal wound, but its mortal wound was healed, and the whole earth marveled as they followed the beast.