Are Any Of The 'Diff'rent Strokes' Cast Members Alive Today?
The Show' Diff'rent Strokes' was aired from 1978 to 1985 on NBC. It was about Phillip Drummond, a millionaire, his 13-year old daughter, and Arnold and Willis, eight-twelve. While the show fit the normal flow and formula of the sitcom, it was a notable change from the regular programming when it was aired. The show routinely traversed cultural conflicts and racism concerns as a fraction of its normal flow. The Offscreen life of the cast also had some serious issues, and 43 years after the show, there are drastic changes in the 'Diff'rent Strokes' Cast Members' lives. Read the article below to find out Who Is Still Alive From 'Diff'rent Strokes'?
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Who Is Still Alive From 'Diff'rent Strokes'?
Todd Bridges is now the last remaining original member of the "Diff'rent Strokes" ensemble, following the death of actress Charlotte Rae. If you don't recall, Spoiler Alert! Rae played Edna Garrett, the housekeeper for the Drummond family, who adopted the sons of his African-American maid when she died on the NBC sitcom. Mrs Garrett took a new job as a housemother at Eastland School for Girls, the boarding school attended by Kimberly Drummond, midway through the second season of "Diff'rent Strokes," and her character was spun off into "The Facts of Life." Now everyone must have the question Are Any other 'Diff'rent Strokes' Cast Members Alive. Scroll down to find out Are Any Of The 'Diff'rent Strokes' Cast Members are Alive Today?
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Todd Bridges
Todd Bridges was born on May 27, 1965, in New York City. He portrayed Arnold's older brother Willis and had several run-ins with the law before being charged with murder and convicted in 1988. He, like his TV siblings, struggled with substance abuse. In his book Killing Willis, he recounted his ups and downs as well as his recovery. Bridges is the only original member of the Diff'rent Strokes who is still alive today. Todd Bridges paid a sweet tribute to his late costar, Dana Plato, on Twitter.
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You were the one person i could always talk to. You were one of my best friends. I will never forget you and love you forever. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dana Plato R.I.P you are free my friend. — Todd Bridges (@ToddBridges) November 7, 2019
Diff'rent Strokes Actors Who Has Died
Diff'rent Strokes Cast
The main cast of the series Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges as Arnold and Willis Jackson with Phillip Drummond, the Businessman, played by Conrad Bain and his daughter Kimberly played by Dana Plato. Here is the list of 'Diff'rent Strokes' - Cast,
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| Characters | Actors |
| Conrad Bain | Phillip Drummond |
| Gary Coleman | Arnold Jackson |
| Todd Bridges | Willis Jackson |
| Dana Plato | Kimberly Drummond (1978–84, 1985–86 recurring) |
| Charlotte Rae | Edna Garrett (1978–79) |
| Mary Jo Catlett | Pearl Gallagher (1982–86) |
| Danny Cooksey | Sam McKinney (1984–86) |
| Dixie Carter | Maggie McKinney Drummond #1 (1984–85) |
| Mary Ann Mobley | Maggie McKinney Drummond #2 (1985–86) and as Ms. Osbourne |
| Nedra Volz | Adelaide Brubaker (1980–82) |
| Janet Jackson | Charlene DuPrey (1980–84) |
| Dody Goodman | Sophia Drummond (1981–84) |
| Shavar Ross | Dudley Johnson (1980–86) |
| Le Tari | Ted Ramsey (1980–84) |
| Rosalind Chao | Miss Chung (1981–83) |
| Steven Mond | Robbie Jason (1980–85) |
| Jason Hervey | Charlie (1985–86) |
| Nikki Swasey | Lisa Hayes (1982–86) |
'Diff'rent Strokes'
Diff'rent Strokes is an American sitcom starring Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges that was produced by Jeff Harris and Bernie Kukoff. From November 3, 1978, until May 4, 1985, the series ran on NBC, then from September 27, 1985, to March 7, 1986, it aired on ABC. The series concerns two African-American boys from Harlem who are adopted by Phillip Drummond (Conrad Bain), a wealthy white Park Avenue businessman and widower, and his daughter Kimberly, for whom their late mother previously worked. The show aired on NBC from November 3, 1978, to May 4, 1985, and on ABC from September 27, 1985, to March 7, 1986. It also had a lot of spin-offs and crossovers like The Facts of Life, where Charlotte Rae also starred as Mrs. Edna Garrett, as a housemother at the fictional Eastland School.
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