R.I.P.
Brad Renfro Dies

Posted Jan 15th 2008 6:34PM by TMZ Staff

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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31. Another dead junkie. They never learn.

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

32. How in the hell can these people that make this kind of money, blow it on drugs? Jesus, I'd be out living life and not trying to destory myself.

Posted at 6:56PM on Jan 15th 2008 by I call Shotgun

33. poor guy that sucks.

Posted at 6:57PM on Jan 15th 2008 by shut your face!

34. How terribly sad. What a shame he couldn't have gotten some real help. My condolences to his family and friends.

Posted at 6:58PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Potkettleblack

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

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

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To me, Jonathan Brandis comes to mind. Thats who I imediately thought of when I read that this yound 25yr old actor died. That was another tragedy.

Posted at 6:58PM on Jan 15th 2008 by cutiepie

36. I loved him growing up. He was so good in Sleepers. He always looked so sad.

Posted at 6:58PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Autumn

37. Wow I had the biggest crush on him in The Client and Tom & Huck so I think this is incredibly sad. I know he struggled with drugs so I had always hoped he'd stay clean. I think he was very talented & could've went far. This is very tragic.

Posted at 6:58PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Stellar

38. That's just awful, RIP dude.

Posted at 6:59PM on Jan 15th 2008 by FIGHT

39. Unless you have lived the hell of drug addiction yourself, please don't judge and condemn those who are battling it, or who have failed at their attempt. You have NO idea what it takes. It's not a matter of learning or logic or stupidity.

Posted at 6:59PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Lisa T

40. And yet Britney lives on.... RIP man...

Posted at 7:00PM on Jan 15th 2008 by ubermunch

41. He could have had an outstanding career. Hearing this makes me just a bit more sad. Drugs...what a waist.

Posted at 7:01PM on Jan 15th 2008 by lalaloo

42. If you havent seen "Apt Puple" then rent it caz it is by far the best movie I have ever seen and he was OOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGGGGGG so good in it. Such a waste of young and good talent. He is also in a movie on IFC this month. True talent gone in a heartbeat.

Posted at 7:01PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Just me

43. He was such a talented young actor. I remember seeing him in The Client when he was about 10.

It's sad how so many of the young actors seem to not be able to handle stardom at such a young age. There are far too many of them constantly in the news that were child stars, ala, Britney, Lindsey, etc. Too much success at too young an age, I think.

Posted at 7:02PM on Jan 15th 2008 by flemke

44. This is very sad and tragic.

My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

Posted at 7:03PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Mariah

45. I can't believe that. He had so much potential. See, you never know how much pain someone is in even if they seem totally fine. God bless his soul and prayers to his family

Posted at 7:03PM on Jan 15th 2008 by kimber

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