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Thread started 01/15/08 4:08pm

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Actor BRAD RENFRO dead at 25



(from TMZ)
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.
[Edited 1/15/08 16:08pm]
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Reply #1 posted 01/15/08 4:12pm

morningsong

That's sad rose
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Reply #2 posted 01/15/08 4:23pm

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I hate hearing people die so young. So so sad. Rest in peace Brad pray
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Reply #3 posted 01/15/08 4:28pm

jess555ja

sad
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Reply #4 posted 01/15/08 4:32pm

horatio

sad
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Reply #5 posted 01/15/08 4:46pm

Illustrator

Damn.
I just watched Bully two nights ago & thought to myself, "Man, what a great movie".
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Reply #6 posted 01/15/08 4:48pm

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Not shocking but still sad. R.I.P. tombstone
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Reply #7 posted 01/15/08 5:06pm

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Poor guy.
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Reply #8 posted 01/15/08 5:16pm

One4All4Ever

wtf is it that keeps fucking up people once stardom hits them ???

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Reply #9 posted 01/15/08 5:17pm

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One4All4Ever said:

wtf is it that keeps fucking up people once stardom hits them ???

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rose

He was probably messed up for a very long time.
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Reply #10 posted 01/15/08 5:42pm

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yeah, this was sort of a shocker. i hate to see young hollywood actors succumb to the pressure of fame or the pressure of business....i hate to say but some people are just weak in this world.
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Reply #11 posted 01/15/08 5:45pm

Anxiety

whaaat??? sad
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Reply #12 posted 01/15/08 5:53pm

Stymie

That's fucked up. disbelief
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Reply #13 posted 01/15/08 5:59pm

Fauxie

Never heard of him, but that's very sad to hear.
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Reply #14 posted 01/15/08 6:15pm

Anxiety

i liked him in 'apt pupil' and 'bully'. he was racking up a really interesting/edgy list of credits, he coulda gone the route of johnny depp and been a 'quirky' film star. and so cute, too. it's a shame. disbelief
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Reply #15 posted 01/15/08 6:23pm

WillyWonka

id just recently again watched 'ghost world' and 'apt pupil', and had wondered what he was currently up to.

very sad indeed. rose
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Reply #16 posted 01/15/08 6:24pm

Illustrator

Anxiety said:

i liked him in 'apt pupil' and 'bully'. he was racking up a really interesting/edgy list of credits, he coulda gone the route of johnny depp and been a 'quirky' film star. and so cute, too. it's a shame. disbelief

He was also in Ghost World.
And though it was only a small part,
it's a really cool movie to have in one's resume.
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Reply #17 posted 01/15/08 6:24pm

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Reply #18 posted 01/15/08 6:30pm

missmad

i rmember seeing him in The Client with susan sarandon the screen said: introducing Brad Renfro.


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Reply #19 posted 01/15/08 7:21pm

RipHer2Shreds

Good actor who could have one day been great. I won't be shocked if it turns out his death was an overdose. Very sad but not at all unexpected.

One of my favorite movies of his was a direct-to-DVD film called Happy Campers. Dark comedy, really funny.
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Reply #20 posted 01/15/08 7:29pm

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eek

sad this reminds me a little of when River Phoenix died.
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Reply #21 posted 01/15/08 7:39pm

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DiminutiveRocker said:

eek

sad this reminds me a little of when River Phoenix died.


i remember that day. i read the story in the newspaper and for some reason that in retrospect doesn't make a WHOLE lot of sense, i just sat in the living room and played "black boys on mopeds" over and over again. sigh
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Reply #22 posted 01/15/08 8:14pm

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oh my god! no sad
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Reply #23 posted 01/15/08 9:23pm

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Anxiety said:

DiminutiveRocker said:

eek

sad this reminds me a little of when River Phoenix died.


i remember that day. i read the story in the newspaper and for some reason that in retrospect doesn't make a WHOLE lot of sense, i just sat in the living room and played "black boys on mopeds" over and over again. sigh

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Reply #24 posted 01/15/08 9:47pm

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no fkn way!

i just seen some of bully yesterday.was wondering where he was at these days i hadnt seen him in anything in a while.thats a shame.
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Reply #25 posted 01/15/08 9:48pm

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RipHer2Shreds said:



One of my favorite movies of his was a direct-to-DVD film called Happy Campers. Dark comedy, really funny.

i have that on dvr i always skip it tho.ill have to check it out.
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Reply #26 posted 01/16/08 9:34am

MIGUELGOMEZ

It really is so sad. I had heard a lot about his drug problem. It doesn't surprise me. He was amazing as an actor.
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Reply #27 posted 01/16/08 9:35am

roodboi

25...wow sigh
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Reply #28 posted 01/16/08 9:46am

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DiminutiveRocker said:

eek

sad this reminds me a little of when River Phoenix died.



it's sad, but River Phoenix was a much bigger loss as an actor.....still, :rip:
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Reply #29 posted 01/16/08 10:24am

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abierman said:

DiminutiveRocker said:

eek

sad this reminds me a little of when River Phoenix died.



it's sad, but River Phoenix was a much bigger loss as an actor.....still, :rip:


Yeah, River was an immense talent and I was so sad when I heard about his death. But Renfro was a very good actor, and had promise.

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