Eight is Enough star Adam Rich, who retired from Hollywood after his career as a child star, has died at the age of 54

Adam Rich, who starred as the youngest son on the popular series Eight Is Enough, has died at the age of 54.

A family member revealed, according to TMZ, that the former actor died at his home on Saturday.

Law enforcement sources told the publication that police visited Rich’s home and found him dead.

The family member did not reveal his cause of death, but police sources said it did not appear to be foul play.

Child star: Adam Rich, who starred as the youngest son on the hit series Eight Is Enough, has died aged 54; pictured right 2019 in Hollywood

Adam had starred in a number of projects throughout his career, which began after he was cast as Nicholas Bradford on the ABC sitcom Eight Is Enough in the late 1970s when he was just eight years old.

The series, which aired for a total of five seasons, was based on the premise of “a family of eight very independent children,” according to an IMDB synopsis.

After the show, he also appeared in Code Red, which lasted one season, and was a voice actor for Dungeons And Dragons. He also worked on the 1997 film The City.

However, the talented star made the decision to retire from Hollywood and the entertainment industry in the 80’s to avoid being in the spotlight and opted for a more private life.

Cause of Death Unknown: The family member did not disclose his cause of death, but police sources said it did not appear to have been foul play

Adam was born in 1968 and has lived in Los Angeles for most of his life. His career began when he began learning from an acting teacher at Chatsworth High School who had also taught talented stars such as Top Gun graduate Val Kilmer.

One of the actor’s most recent successes was the 2003 comedy Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, in which he played himself.

Adam was also reportedly linked to substance abuse, leading to an arrest in 1991 after he smashed a pharmacy window to steal drugs, TV Line reported.

Dick Van Patten, who played his father Tom Bradford in Eight Is Enough, released him on bail after the arrest.

The following year, 1992, the late actor had checked himself into a drug rehabilitation program. He was reportedly arrested later in 2002 for drunk driving but denied the charges, according to CBS News. “I’ve been sober for 10 years,” he said at the time.

Notable Role: Adam had starred in a number of projects throughout his career, beginning after he was cast on the ABC sitcom Eight Is Enough in the late 1970s when he was eight

Farewell to Hollywood: However, the talented star made the decision to retire from Hollywood and the entertainment industry in the 80s to pursue a more private life

Rich had tried marijuana when he was only 14 and later made the decision to drop out of high school at 17.

In 1996, the former child star was part of a “death scam” that saw San Francisco-based magazine entitled “Might” run a story with Adam’s consent that he had been murdered, The Mirror reported.

One of the magazine’s contributors, future writer Dave Eggers, had written about the incident in his own 2000 book, A Heartbreaking Work Of Staggering Genius.

Shortly after news of his death was confirmed to TMZ by law enforcement and a family member, fans of Adam took to social media on Sunday to express their sorrow and condolences to his family.

Substance Abuse: Rich had tried marijuana when he was only 14 and later made the decision to drop out of high school at 17

Talented: The former child star had also starred in the short-lived series Code Red, which lasted one season

Reaction: Shortly after news of his death, fans of Adam took to social media on Sunday to express their sorrow and condolences to his family; Pictured in 1983

One fan tweeted: “I was a big, no, huge fan of #EightIsEnough. This is heartbreaking. #RIP #AdamRich.’

Adam Baldwin, best known for his starring roles in the series Chuck and the movie Full Metal Jacket, expressed his sadness and wrote, “RIP Adam Rich.”

American filmmaker and actor Jay Duplass wrote in a heartfelt Twitter tribute, “They don’t make ’em like they used to rip Adam Rich anymore,” followed by a black heart emoji and a throwback photo of the late actor as a child.

Another social media user typed: “Very sad to hear that Adam Rich has passed away. Growing up, he was a welcome guest at my house every week. My condolences to his loved ones. rest in force.’

Talented: His career began when he began learning from an acting teacher at Chatsworth High School who had also taught talented stars such as Top Gun graduate Val Kilmer; seen with Full House star Lori Loughlin in 1985

Last film: The actor’s last films include the 2003 comedy Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, in which he played himself; pictured in Bel Air

Honors: One fan tweeted: “I was a big, no, huge fan of #EightIsEnough. This is heartbreaking. #RIP #AdamRich’; Rich was seen on Fantasy Island in 1982 as a child