40 Child Stars Who Tragically Died Too Young – Gone Too Soon And Never Forgotten

21. Dana Plato (Age 34)

Dana Plato starred as Kimberly Drummond onDiff’rent Strokesfor eight seasons. She was a household name in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Dana tragically died at 34 from a drug overdose ruled as suicide. Her post-show life was marked by personal difficulties, but she is remembered fondly by fans and co-stars.