TMZ 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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I was devastated to hear the news last night during my performance on the radio. We were discussing appreciating life and how precious it is, when the DJ told me that Brad Renfro had passed away. I felt like I was hit by a ton of bricks!!! I am deeply saddened...I had the pleasure of knowing sweet Brad and hanging with him on a few occassions. From what I know, he was trying hard to stay clean & he would frequent the restaurant where I used to waitress as it was down the street from his home, order a few shakes, watch some tv, and have great conversations. He was an amazing artist...not many people know that he was a musician, he liked to paint as well as being an amazing actor! He was a fighter and was constantly battling lifes obstacles that came his way. He is in a better place now and he will be missed! What truly breaks my heart is how young he was, and how he spoke of his child with sooo much love to offer...he seemed like he wanted to better himself to bring his family together.
what a shame cut down so young like james dean and many others. just goes to show money and fame ruin lives.
I am shocked at how many mean spirited, judgemental people there are on this thing! If you do not care then why are you bothering to post nasty messages? Show some respect for the dead and some understanding for those who do not have it all together. Life is hard and drugs and alcohol are attractive catalysts to numb the pain. People seem to forget that something like this can happen to anyone, we are all one pay check away from being homeless, so to speak! It is a scary reality that some can wish death on another human being, especially for battling their own demons. Like mom always said, "If you don't have anything nice to say then do not say anything at all!
I can't believe everyone's all in a tizzy about that hack Heath Ledger dying, and noone remembers the true genius Brad Renfro!
That is the true tragedy, that his death has gone unnoticed!
Brad Renfro was the most amazing and sweetest boy and he was a amazing actor too and he did is first movie when he was only 12 years old i mean that is so brave and amazing of him.I really like him so mutch is sweet face and pretty and beutiful eyes.I can´t still belive that he is gone i wish someting could bring him back.He was one of my favorites but i will keep Brad safe in my heart and i will never forgett him.I hope the angels keep u safe brad and R.I.P Brad Renfro.
Brad was the most amazing and talented actor and i remember when i saw him in is first movie when he was only 12years old The Client and he was so brave and so talented and so young.And he was one of my favorite actors and i liked him so mutch he was the most sweetest and cutest boy with so beutiful eyes.I miss im deeply and i am allways going to keep him safe in my heart and allways remember him for the great actor that he was and will allways be to me.R.I.P Brad Renfro
Thats so sad. I was soooo in love with him, and still would be. That just sucks that a beutiful young (not just a star but a young person) is gone.
damn, this hurts so bad that i cannot imagine what his family must be going thru. 2 great icons gone never to see the light again. if i could reverse the situation, i'd rather have both heath and brad back and for me to leave this earth, cz im of no use here.
Took me a lot of time to read all the comments, but I really liked the article. It was very helpful to me. It's always cool when you can not only be informed, but also entertained! I'm sure you had good time writing this post.
I absolutely adored him in the client! When I was younger I had a huge crush on him, always thought he was cute & witty. I didn't know he had passed until reading about "the client" on a website. This is so sad. He was a great actor in the client & i'll be renting other movies he was in! RIP Brad Renfro :(
My heart goes out to Brads family. He was a fine actor and a beautiful person. It's so sad that he suffered with addiction. It's a terrible disease to have. The brain needs the drug to feel normal. He tried very hard to get clean. It's a very difficult thing to overcome. This is just another sad reminder of the drug problems that we are facing today. It's another tragic loss due to that poison. GOD rest his soul.
