‘Eight Is Enough’ Star Adam Rich Dead at 54

Adam Rich, who starred in the massive hit, “Eight Is Enough” has actually passed away … TMZ has actually discovered.

A relative informs TMZ … Adam passed away Saturday at his L.A. location house. The member of the family would not expose the cause of death, however a police source informs TMZ somebody concerned his house and discovered him lifeless. The police source includes … this was not nasty play.

Adam played Nicholas Bradford, the youngest boy on “Eight Is Enough.” The series ranged from 1977-1981.

He had other credits also, consisting of “Code Red” in 1981 and “Dungeons & Dragons” in 1983.

Adam made VH1’s list of the best 100 kid stars, can be found in at #73.

He pulled back from program organization in the ’80s due to the fact that he stated he did not like the glare of the spotlight or, for that matter, anything celebrity-related.

Adam used up acting at Chatsworth High School in the San Fernando Valley. His drama instructor likewise taught Kevin Spacey, Val Kilmer and other huge stars.

Sadly, Adam had drug abuse problems, which led to a 1991 arrest after he smashed a drug store window in an effort to acquire drugs. He was bailed out by Dick Van Patten, his television papa on “Eight Is Enough.” He had other legal problems also.

Adam’s mantra — “Life is for living, and I live my life to the fullest every day.”