Actor River Phoenix tragically died in 1993 at the age of 23. His brother, Joaquin, ensures his legacy lives on, naming his newborn son after him. Getty Images
Actor River Phoenix tragically died in 1993 at the age of 23. His brother, Joaquin, ensures his legacy lives on, naming his newborn son after him. Getty Images
The enduring legacy of River Phoenix: 'A symbol of restless youth'
As Joaquin Phoenix names his son after his late brother, River's life both on and off screen makes for an impressive, and complicated, name to live up to