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Even after more than 20 years have passed since the moment, the tragedy of River Phoenix's premature death threatens to eclipse whatever legacy he made for himself while he was alive. It's hard to remember his impact if you're not a movie buff, but Phoenix showed all the telltale signs of being a one of Hollywood's biggest talents, even when he was a child. And acting wasn't even the full extent of his gifts. Here are 42 tragic facts about River Phoenix.