At the Viper Room, River Phoenix was accompanied by his sister Rain Phoenix, his girlfriend and actress Samantha Mathis, and Flea, the bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The Tragic Night at The Viper Room
On October 31, 1993, a night that turned into Hollywood's worst Halloween, River Phoenix collapsed outside The Viper Room, a trendy Los Angeles club owned by Johnny Depp. Several individuals were with him during these critical moments:
- Rain Phoenix: River's sister, who bravely attempted to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and revive him at the club's doors for eight minutes.
- Samantha Mathis: His girlfriend at the time and an actress, she was crying at his side as the tragic events unfolded.
- Flea: The acclaimed bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. River Phoenix was scheduled to play with him that very night. Flea was also present and crying at River's side.
These individuals were with River Phoenix during the immediate aftermath of his collapse, bearing witness to the devastating final moments of the talented actor's life.
Key Individuals Present
To summarize the key people with River Phoenix:
| Relationship | Name | Role/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sister | Rain Phoenix | Tried to revive him with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation at the club's doors. |
| Girlfriend/Actress | Samantha Mathis | Present and crying at his side. |
| Musician | Flea | Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist, with whom River was scheduled to perform that night; also at his side. |
For more details on the event, you can refer to articles discussing the night River Phoenix died, such as Hollywood's worst Halloween: The night River Phoenix died.
