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Written by patrik
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Wednesday, 16 January 2008 04:26 |
In a shocking and sad bit of news, TMZ.com broke the story yesterday that 25-year-old actor Brad Renfro was found dead in his apartment after a night out drinking with friends. Known prominently for his breakout childhood performance in The Client, Renfro later went on to perform in movies like Apt Pupil, Larry Clark's Bully, Ghost World, and also portrayed the role of Huck Finn in the 1995 Hollywood adaptation of the Mark Twain classic. Although Renfro had a known drug problem (he was arrested in 2006 for attempting to buy heroin), the cause of death remains unknown.
Brad Renfro is the latest young heartthrob to pass away before his
time. Much like Sal Mineo, James Dean, and River Phoenix, Renfro
possessed a genuine and understated talent and had accumulated a
dedicated fan base despite his recent retreat from the spotlight. The last picture to see Brad in front of the camera will be this year's The Informers
based upon the book of short stories by Brett Easton Ellis. Ironically,
the films poster features an androgynous and melancholy face, over
which are printed the words: "GREED IS GOOD. / SEX IS EASY. / YOUTH IS
FOREVER."
We will miss Brad Renfro, a longtime crush object and a startlingly
talented screen actor. He was too young to die, and shall remain, as
the Informers poster dictates, forever young.
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