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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46. This is really sad. I am only two years younger than him and I can remember all his movies and thinking he was great. It's too bad.

Posted at 7:04PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Melissa

47. It's so sad when we lose such talented people too soon. It makes me think of River Phoenix, and how almost 15 years after his death. I'm still saddened at the lose. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.

Posted at 7:04PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Lesley

48. Another "young Hollywood" tragedy. How sad! My heart goes out to his family.

Posted at 7:04PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Something's gotta give!!

49. I am so sorry to hear that....I am not familar with who he is... May God rests his soul..

Posted at 7:07PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Julie G.

50.

Make Britney and Lindsay attend the autopsy and funeral

Posted at 7:08PM on Jan 15th 2008 by TMZ- Rehab Clinic

51.

Yet another tragic life.


Posted at 7:09PM on Jan 15th 2008 by OCD

52. This is incredibly sad cause i had the biggest crush on him when I was little. I always thought he would've went far had he not struggled wih drugs.

Posted at 7:12PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Stellar

53. this is extremely sad. very hard to believe.

Posted at 7:12PM on Jan 15th 2008 by erratic-assassin

54. nip it in the bud, nuke the poppie fields in afghanistan.....................

Posted at 7:13PM on Jan 15th 2008 by vondog

55. Sad.



What a beautiful man, what a loss for the world. Condolences to his parents, family, and true friends.

Posted at 7:14PM on Jan 15th 2008 by mia

56. R.I.P, Brad.

I am seriously on the verge of tears right now. I have been following this young man's career for some time and I am so heartbroken over this news.

=*(

Posted at 7:14PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Nicole Betz

57. I feel terrible, just as much as he would have had I died. who is he anyways? Is this place worse off without him? see ya

Posted at 7:15PM on Jan 15th 2008 by jeff

58. WOW, WHAT A TRAGEDY, REMINDS ME OF RIVER PHOENIX.

Posted at 7:17PM on Jan 15th 2008 by PATRIOT

59. Oh man, that's awful. Very sad.

Posted at 7:18PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Jenny

60. 66. I feel terrible, just as much as he would have had I died. who is he anyways? Is this place worse off without him? see ya

The difference between the two of you is that you're not a public figure and nobody cares about you.

Posted at 7:19PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Olive McBollocks

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