thats quite sad really, that someone we grew up with (even if it was on a tv show) didnt go on to have good life.
but its not unusual for former child actors to 'go off the rails' when the fame ends.
i have read Maureen McCormick's (marcia brady) book...Here's The Story.
she had a long battle with drugs and drink after the Brady Bunch ended, could have so easily been found dead at any time for many years.