The heartbreaking story of Diff'rent Strokes star and 70s & 80s icon Dana Plato

Dana Plato was one of the biggest teen idols of her generation thanks to roles in Diff'rent Strokes and California Suite, but behind closed doors, she had a difficult life before she passed at the age of 34

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May 14, 2026 - 16:35
The heartbreaking story of Diff'rent Strokes star and 70s & 80s icon Dana Plato
Dana Plato was one of the biggest teen idols of her generation thanks to roles in Diff'rent Strokes and California Suite, but behind closed doors, she had a difficult life before she passed at the age of 34
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