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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61. Vaya Con Dios, Amigo.......

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

62. My prayers are with the family.

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

63. 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

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

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

65. 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

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

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

67. 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

68. 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

69. Geez, only 25. Thats so sad.

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

70. Another dead junkie. They never learn.

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

71. Never heard of the guy.

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

72. 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

73. poor guy that sucks.

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

74. 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

75. I was on a plane with this guy from Phoenix to LA about four years ago. He was high as a kite. He then proceeded to challenge me to a fight as we exited the plane because he thought I was picking up his hippie looking girlfriend. I told him to lay off the smack and then maybe the fight would be fair. The TSA had to take him off the plane. Needless to say, the guy was a waste.

Posted at 4:02PM on Jan 16th 2008 by Larry Gable

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