Former child star Brad Renfro has died, it has been reported. TMZ says that the 25-year-old actor was found dead at his Los Angeles Home yesterday morning.
The cause of death is yet to be confirmed.
Renfro was 10 when he got his big break in Joel Schumacher film 'The Client,' playing a young buy who witnesses the suicide of a mafia lawyer.
The movie was adapted from the best-selling John Grisham novel, and had Renfro starring opposite established stars Tommy Lee Jones and Susan Sarandon.
His recent credits included well-regarded performances in 'Ghost World' and 'Bully' both in 2001.
Renfro had just finished filming, 'The Informers' opposite a host of stars including Micky Rourke, Billy Bon Thornton, Winnona Ryder and Kim Basinger before his death.
Renfro has had a history of drug abuse and had been convicted of several drug offenses, including attempted heroin possession.
According to TMZ, Renfro had been 'working valiantly' to stay clean.
By Jon Boon, Jan 16 2008 © Copyright 2008 - Showbiz Spy
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