R.I.P.
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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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31. Still can't believe this !@#$% great actor.. happened to my ex almost 2 years ago.. Drugs r evil man!

Posted at 7:11PM on Feb 27th 2008 by Crystal31682

32. what a shame cut down so young like james dean and many others. just goes to show money and fame ruin lives.

Posted at 2:33PM on Mar 9th 2008 by belindablue63

33. Thanks for the good post very interesting

Posted at 5:52PM on Mar 12th 2008 by Foxy

34. Brad was to young to go . Was wonderful in the Client and fantastic in Ghost world! Brad would have went on to do great things and make great movies.

Posted at 2:07PM on Mar 23rd 2008 by Tami

35. Very tragic!

Posted at 6:39PM on Jan 15th 2008 by ort

36. Well that sucks.

Posted at 6:40PM on Jan 15th 2008 by rickgrayson

37. RIP - My thoughts are with the friends and family who did their best to help.

Posted at 6:40PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Janna

38. There goes another one to drugs! When is young Hollywood actors going to realize what a waste of life drugs can lead to? How sad!

Posted at 6:41PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Mom in the OC

39. How incredibly sad.

Posted at 6:41PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Tess

40. That's Extremely Tragic!!!

Posted at 6:42PM on Jan 15th 2008 by 2468

41. How sad it always is to hear that we have lost yet another young talant. I think sometimes the media/stress and all involved is just too much.

Posted at 6:42PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Beth

42. That's awful... too young.

Posted at 6:42PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Moi

43. R.I.P. Buddy

Posted at 5:42PM on Jan 19th 2008 by Mike

44. OMG.....

Posted at 6:42PM on Jan 15th 2008 by 2468

45. how very, very sad. my now 23 yrs old daughter had such a crush on his back in the day.

Posted at 6:41PM on Jan 15th 2008 by ladyli

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