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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76. thats soo sad.. he was a great actor and so adorable.. very tragic, i guess he couldnt cope with hollywood, he was so young :(

Posted at 12:37AM on Feb 23rd 2008 by tiffany

77. 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

78. 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

79. That's just awful, RIP dude.

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

80. 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

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

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

82. 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

83. 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

84. 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

85. 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

86. 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

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

Posted at 5:11PM on Jan 16th 2008 by lalaloo

88. 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

89. 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!!

90. 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

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