Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Eight is Enough alum Adam Rich has died at the age of 54.
Rich played Nicholas Bradford for five seasons on the family dramedy 1977-1981.
CNN confirmed his death with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office Sunday.
TMZ talked with an unnamed family member who said Rich was found dead at his Los Angeles home Saturday.
The cause of death has not been disclosed for the former actor who battled substance abuse for years.
Rich's publicist Danny Deraney tweeted Sunday: "Adam was simply a wonderful guy. He was kind, generous and a warrior in the fight against mental illness.
"Adam did not have an ounce of ego. He was unselfish and always looked out for those he cared about. Which is why many people who grew up with him feel part of their childhood gone, and sad today. He really was Americas Little Brother."
He also appeared in Code Red in 1981 and Dungeons & Dragons in 1983, and guest starred on The Six Million Dollar Man, The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, CHiPs, Silver Spoons, St. Elsewhere, Baywatch, Small Wonder and Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star.
TVLIne said Rich retired from acting in the 1990s.
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