Dana Plato

Dana Michelle Plato (November 7, 1964 - May 8, 1999) was an American actress who became famous playing the role of Kimberly Drummond in the U.S. television sitcom Diff'rent Strokes.

She was fired when she became pregnant and her career slumped after the show, with appearances in low-budget films including some soft-core pornography. Following many years of problems with drugs and alcohol she died of a prescription drug overdose near Tulsa, Oklahoma and her death was subsequently ruled a suicide. Of the child stars on Diff'rent Strokes, Plato got into the most trouble, while Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges are still alive.

Plato was born in Maywood, California and grew up in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles.

She appeared partially nude in Prime Suspect (1988), Compelling Evidence (1995), and Different Strokes (1997).