Brad Renfro Dies

Posted Jan 15th 2008 6:34PM by TMZ Staff

Brad Refro 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.

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, R.I.P.

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76. How awful - may his Soul rest in eternal peace

Posted at 7:42PM on Jan 15th 2008 by LadyIsis

77. To you losers posting your condolences: Would he have given a rat's ass about you if you had checked out today?

Posted at 7:43PM on Jan 15th 2008 by buzzbomber

78. RIP I HOPE YOU CAN FIND IN THE NEXT LIFE WHAT YOU COULDN'T FIND IN THIS LIFE. IT SUCKS THAT YOU GOT SUCKED IN AND COULDN'T GET OUT... I KNOW WHERE YOUR COMING FROM BUD...

Posted at 7:43PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Mia Foxx

79. One of TMZ's "Paps" was hiding under his bed and heard the death gurgle.

Posted at 7:43PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Trucker

80. dat sux.

Posted at 7:43PM on Jan 15th 2008 by agent99

81. Thank god, I can't stand that dead piece of crap's acting. Hip, hip, hooray!!

Posted at 7:43PM on Jan 15th 2008 by ArtieLangesGhost

82. OK TROMBA!! You go, bitch!!! BWAAAAAAAAAHHAAAAAAAA!!!!

Posted at 7:44PM on Jan 15th 2008 by DIVINE

83. Good. Sad for this losers family, but to feel sorry for him, no way. He had it all, and gave it away for what? Five minutes of being buzzed. I am so tired of these so called Hollywood pieces of crap. Respect your life, and the people that love you. Grow up, and just say no, to this crap. No more excuses.....

Posted at 7:45PM on Jan 15th 2008 by blah blah blah

84. Truly, truly, sad. I was definitely fascinated with him in his younger days...he was a fine actor and so beautiful. It seemed that he NEVER had his parents' guidance in his life, even when he was discovered as a little boy for The Client. I wouldn't blame HWood in this (or really any) case - it just draws in broken people like moths to a flame.

Posted at 7:45PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Moimeme

85. Man, that sucks! I used to think he was so hot when I was younger. He was a pretty good actor and it was cool to see someone with a southern accent in movies. RIP Brad.

Posted at 7:47PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Sarah T.

86. 46. 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
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Amen to that! Poor guy had a lot of personal demons, but nonetheless he was a great actor. RIP, Brad.

Posted at 7:51PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Q.T. Pie

87. Truly sad he was a good actor and was excellent in Bully. Another River Phoenix type story. Not as talented as River but was a good young actor, this is sad to hear.

Posted at 7:51PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Hendu

88. Very sad. Hope he finds the peace in death he couldn't find in life.

Posted at 7:53PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Madge

89. rude question to ask!!! and for a survey,come on!!!

Posted at 7:53PM on Jan 15th 2008 by just me

90. WTF?? Is Hollywood to blame? Uhm, why don't people take responsibility for their own actions. Sad that he died but don't blame it on Hollywood.

Posted at 7:53PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Char

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