11 Young Stars (and Charlie Sheen) Who’ve Had Messy Public Meltdowns (Photos)

These stars rose to fame at a young age, but crumbled (or are in the process of crumbling) under the pressure of being in the public eye as they transitioned into adulthood

Todd Bridges, another "Diff'rent Strokes" star, battled a crack cocaine addiction throughout his 20s. He was arrested, tried, and ultimately acquitted for attempted murder in 1988, then in 1993, stabbed a man in the chest in what prosecutors concluded was self-defense. Unlike Plato, however, Bridges was able to overcome his demons and is currently a comedic commentator on "TruTV Presents: World's Dumbest…"

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