R.I.P.
Brad Renfro Dies

Brad RefroTMZ has learned actor Brad Renfro is dead.

The 25-year-old actor was found dead at his Los Angeles home this morning. The cause of death has not been determined, however, Renfro had a history of drug abuse.

Sources tell us Renfro, who had starring roles in "The Client" and "Apt Pupil" had been working valiantly to stay clean, especially since this summer. Renfro had been convicted of several drug offenses, including attempted heroin possession.

Renfro had been filming a movie with Winona Ryder and Billy Bob Thornton. The movie, "The Informers," just wrapped.

Renfro has had a rough time personally since moving from Tennessee to Los Angeles. His parents split, and we're told he did not have real guidance from adults as he tried navigating the treacherous movie industry.



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16. How horrible! Brad was a very talented actor and I believe he had a very successful career ahead of him. I thought his character in Ghost World was adorable, and I really liked him in The Client and Bully. RIP Brad..May God have mercy on your soul.

Posted at 6:47PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Kaila

17. I live in East TN where he is from. How Super Sad for such a talented young man to loose his life to something so sensless!

Posted at 6:48PM on Jan 15th 2008 by utkgrad101

18. I just don't get it! Truly sad!

Posted at 6:49PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Amy

19. He was such a good actor too. Great in The Client and Apt Pupil. That is just tragic to die so young with so much talent. :*(

Posted at 6:49PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Delia

20. It hasn't been confirmed that it was drug related..why is everyone making that assumption? Wait until you know for sure!

Posted at 6:51PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Kaila

21. That's really sad, he was so young, and had a whole life ahead of him

Posted at 6:51PM on Jan 15th 2008 by lookwhaticando

22. Vaya Con Dios, Amigo.......

Posted at 6:51PM on Jan 15th 2008 by FlBiker

23. OMG....how tragic...I really liked him in the movie "Bully"
RIP.....thoughts and prayers to his friends and family

Posted at 6:52PM on Jan 15th 2008 by have to say

24. My prayers are with the family.

Posted at 6:53PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Kelli

25. 16. I have never heard of "attempted" herion possesion? Either you have it or you dont.

Posted at 6:43PM on Jan 15th 2008 by amy

"attempted" herion possesion is when you try to buy it from an undercover cop or maybe it was a plee bargin

Posted at 6:54PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Dennis

26. too young too soon, james dean comes to mind for some reason..................................

Posted at 6:54PM on Jan 15th 2008 by vondog

27. Honestly, I think it was a heroin overdose. If you stay clean for a long time and jump right back into it, trying to push the same amount on your body that you previously used, your body will not be able to take it. I should know, it happened to my brother.

Posted at 6:54PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Chris

28. So very sad. You guys, drugs are such a waste.

Posted at 6:54PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Bunnie Blondie

29. Geez, only 25. Thats so sad.

Posted at 6:55PM on Jan 15th 2008 by cutiepie

30. Never heard of the guy.

Posted at 6:56PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Dean

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