Dana Michelle Plato (
November 7,
1964 -
May 8,
1999) was an
American actress who became famous playing the role of the daughter in the US 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
pornography. Following many years of problems with
drugs and
alcohol she committed suicide in 1999.