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The show also had a profound impact on its other main cast members. Dana Plato faced personal turmoil after being written out of the series due to her pregnancy. Despite earning a considerable salary per episode, she struggled financially and faced a series of legal issues, ultimately leading to her tragic overdose at the age of 34.
Todd Bridges also battled addiction, becoming embroiled in legal troubles during the late 1980s and early 1990s. However, Bridges found redemption by advocating for healthy living and sobriety in later years, sharing his story publicly and through his literature.