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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91. wrong ? to be asking at this time! right ? to ask is: it tmz out of line for such a SURVEY: 110 PERCENT yes!!!!!!

Posted at 7:54PM on Jan 15th 2008 by switching sites

92. So sad, dead at 25. What a short life. A true tragedy, especially since he was trying to stay sober. May he RIP.

Posted at 7:54PM on Jan 15th 2008 by boringday

93. Sad news, hope this wakes up young Hollywood. It did for a short time after River Phoenix. The question to ask: Is Britney next?

Posted at 7:54PM on Jan 15th 2008 by CB

94. Why not Britney?

Posted at 7:56PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Charley Varrick

95. damn! This should have been britney instead of him.

Posted at 7:57PM on Jan 15th 2008 by merks

96. That is very sad, but you cannot blame Hollywood.

Posted at 7:57PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Ashana

97. 36. 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

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to some people doing drugs, drinking and going to clubs every night is living life. sadly by the time they figure out that its not there already so far into it that they think they cant stop. and then people like Brad Renfros family and friends have to suffer and deal with the pain. i feel sorry for his family, but not for him. everyone knows what the long term effects of drugs are but they still continue to use them...............

Posted at 7:58PM on Jan 15th 2008 by JAY JAY

98. RIP Brad - May the peace and happiness that escaped you here finally find you

Posted at 7:59PM on Jan 15th 2008 by So Sad Here :(

99. Well, at last he didnt kill someone innocent, thank goodness!

Posted at 7:59PM on Jan 15th 2008 by r phlgood

100. young hollywood actors need to realize that if they dont have a down to earth base hollywood will eat them alive, everything theyve been told can register wrong next thing they kno theyre having sex with every one to make it to the top, (for example in general) they think that doing drugs is n escape and sure it is but its a very deadly escape as this poor guy has found out, hopefully he can find peace in heaven. heck im surprised hes dead and not one of those wrecks ive been reading bout for the past couple years (talking paris, lilo, britney n tara) i hope it shows them that no one is invincible and all things come to an end on earth. when it comes to humans

Posted at 8:02PM on Jan 15th 2008 by dont let it get me

101. These are the drug related deaths we hear about, but thousands of others die quietly each year from the grasps of drugs....
It's sad when any young life is ended early for the few moments of feeling good from the drugs effects....But the drug is stronger then those that succumb to it. and it ends up taking more then what it gives
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He like the rest of them didn't get to learn the lessons they came to learn here on Earth....I guess he and them will be back some other time...........I love you all!

Posted at 8:04PM on Jan 15th 2008 by dog

102. I've heard the name but I don't know his work. It's a sad thing, and PLEASE stop hating Britney. She's got nothing to do with this story.

Posted at 8:06PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Carolyn (Abernathy)

103. He was cute but what a MESS. This guy has been a trainwreck since 13. It's no surprise he's dead. Still he gets an 8.5 on the cute scale. RIP, Brad Renfro.

Posted at 8:12PM on Jan 15th 2008 by the lost

104. I definatly don't think Hollywood is to blame for this.

Posted at 8:13PM on Jan 15th 2008 by 1979

105. Brad, you don't know how you'll be missed. I hope you know that wherever you may currently be.

Posted at 8:13PM on Jan 15th 2008 by Faith

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