The Tragically Short Life of Dana Plato, Former Child Star
Dana Plato, best known for her role as Kimberly Drummond on the hit sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes,” had a tumultuous life and career. Born in Maywood, California in 1964, Plato began acting at a young age, appearing in numerous commercials and TV shows before landing her breakthrough role on “Diff’rent Strokes” in 1978. Despite her success…