We've received your submission. Unfortunately, they did not discover their misdiagnosis until it was too late. While there are groups dedicated to trying to help child actors when they get older, its one of those things, much like concussions for football players, that seems like a given. These 19 beloved young actors passed away far too soon. The actor, who voiced Michael 'Mikey' Blumberg in Disney Channel cartoon Recess, died at the age of just 35 in February. Philip Weybourne, the 40-year-old Middle East director of Excis Compliance Limited, died on just the third day of his family vacation in May, a hearing into the cause of his death was told. He guest-starred on about 25 shows and had roles in movies like Ghost Dad, The Neverending Story II, and Ladybugs. Posey's family revealed the tragic cause of her death in a Tuesday statement to TMZ a day after news broke that the 16 . He was found dead hanging from a doorway in his suite at the Ritz-Carlton Double Bay hotel in Sydney . Documents from LA County Medical Examiner obtained by TMZ stated that Jason died from the "effects of fentanyl.". Bobby Driscoll biographical details are courtesy of IMDb. He went on star in detective drama Rizzoli & Isles, but he failed to turn up for filming in August 2013. The beloved Doors singer was just 27 years old. As noted in Corey Feldmans memoir Coreyography, both actors used hard drugs at a young age. She also lost custody of her son due to her drug and alcohol problems. Montheith's death was particularly tragic given the fact that, at the time, Monteith was actively trying to stay clean. He died on October 2, 2017 in Santa Monica, California. On May 24, 2008, Knox was stabbed five times in the chest outside a bar in London as he tried to defend his brother fromanattacker, reported the BBC. The mere fact that some people consider those to be weak, or have a lack of will is totally laughable because its the total opposite! Selena Gomez was one of Disneys most recognisable faces, starring in Wizards of Waverly Place and the Princess Protection Programme. Sad stuff. A source said: Her friends and family became increasingly worried that there might be a serious problem with Selena. Comedian Mitch Hedberg died from a heroin overdose on March 29, 2005, in Livingston, New Jersey. Sometimes the two are incompatible.". The incident took place in her Los Angeles home and she is still widely talked about today. On March 10, 2010, an unresponsive Haim was found by his mother in their shared apartment. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. In 2014, he appeared at the premier of his movie Nymphomaniac wearing a paper bag on his head which had the words "I am not famous anymore" scrawled in large letters over his face. After the show, she launched a successful career in music, becoming one of the most famous singers in the world. On January 15, 2008, the 25-year-old was found dead of a heroin overdose by his friends. A few years later, he was charged for trying to steal a yacht, a dumb move that got him a couple of years of probation. Munro died at age 38 from heart disease. Bridgette Andersen. Rich appeared on-screen as Nicholas Bradshaw, the youngest son in the Bradford family, in the hit series Eight is Enough from 1977-1981. She was 29. His sister, who also appeared on Everybody Loves Raymond as his older sibling, posted on Facebook, At this time I would like to encourage everyone to reach out to the ones you love. At the time, no one had reportedly heard from Rich for two days. He was even named number 73 on VH1s list of 100 greatest kid stars. Heath Ledger was found dead on January 22, 2008. So why do so many former young performers have problems further down the line? According to Access Hollywood, the coroner determined that pulmonary congestion not a drug overdose caused his death. Sources: Intouchweekly.com, imdb.com, eonline.com, wikipedia.org. This is one of those guys who, had he not had his issues with drugs, we think was just one more break away from having a really long career. Other child stars, like MacaulayCaulkin and the Jacksons, have also endured public meltdowns after reaching adulthood, but there seems to be a high proportion of ex-Disney stars to suffer the same fate. 1. Brandon deWilde: starred in "Those . This 16-year-old rising stars life ended in gang violence on the streets of Inglewood, California. Although his portrayal of Belby in the sixth Harry Potter film is his most famous role, Knox had previous acting experience on multiple British TV shows, as well as a small part in the 2004 film King Arthur. Later that same year he spent a night in jail after being disruptive while watching a Broadway show, and was arrested again in 2017 for disorderly conduct, obstruction and public drunkenness. 10 stars who died after using heroin. They wanted to help herand they very much encouraged her to go to rehab. I mark that up to doing some extreme damage in my psyche as an adult person.. When you hear the phrase Hollywood Child Star, what comes to mind? In 2002, he got a DUI after almost hitting a police car. The parents, whose main job it is to ensure mental and physical health of their kids, are also tasked with ensuring their kids work and make a lot of money. Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator Anne Milgram has called it the single deadliest drug threat our nation has ever encountered., Fentanyl is everywhere. It was deemed self-defense because Switzer had a pen knife. The rapper, whose real name was Russell Tyrone Jones, passed away two days short of what would have been his 36th birthday. Sadly, Poltergeist III was the last film ORourke made. Her official cause of death . 10. And although she came off far better than many of her fellow child stars, Miley has been very vocal about the lasting effects of becoming famous so young. TMZreports that paramedics responded to the home of Demi. Hayley Mills: the biggest Disney female star of the 60s; later become one of the first former child actors to go naked on film; is now a Hare Krishna. One of the sergeants on the case indicated that she likely didnt know the shooters, but other sources said she was dating an older man from a gang. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. The day before her death, Plato appeared on "The Howard Stern Show." Plato had spoken before about having a drug addiction and on the show, she said she was sober. While he didnt leave a note, many friends said he had begun drinking heavily, lamenting his failing career and mentioning suicide. TROUBLED singer Demi Lovato was rushed to hospital last night with a suspected drug overdose making the ex-Disney star the latest veteran of the entertainment network to run into serious trouble. He . Once aMouseketeer in The Mickey Mouse Club, Britney is now best known for being one of the world's biggest pop sensations. Psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos told Sun Online that part of this could be to do with the huge pressure placed on child stars before they are ready to handle it. Apparently, he was such a good actor because it wasnt that much of a stretch. When you hear the phrase Hollywood Child Star, what comes to mind? Weybourne was already dead by the time his wife made it to the hospital, and doctors initially said he died of cardiac arrest. Weybournes family said after the inquest that they did not wish to comment further. River Phoenix died on Halloween night in 1993. He rose to fame in 1998 when he starred in the Disney Channel show . Hill was the second actress to play Audrey in what eventually became a joke throughout the Vacation series as the kids were recast with every new film. When the phrase troubled former child actor is said out loud, usually, Dana Platos name follows, unless its the name of one of her Diff'rent Strokes co-stars, Gary Coleman or Todd Bridges. She had a tumor removed and then landed a role on The Young and the Restless but fell ill during Thanksgiving 1998 when another cancer growth erupted inside of her. Billie Holiday. Matthew Garbers career in Hollywood didnt last long, but Disney fans will always remember him for his most iconic role, as the young Michael Banks inDisneysMary Poppins. When he appeared on Running Wild withBear Grylls,he said of his young fame: "You know it was just so quick, it's shocking, you know what I mean. The only thing those suffering from a mental illness know how to do is pretend to be ok, he wrote. During "That '70s Show's" fifth season, we were introduced to Kitty's parents: Bea Sigurdson, portrayed by the . His death was ultimately ruled an accident. As an adult, he discovered that his parents and agent had misappropriated his childhood earnings. When that show ended, all of the roles dried up on television, and the only movie work he could get was in movies with titles like Slainsville and Bad Girls From Valley High (both released after his death). Sad stuff. Switzer famously played Alfalfa in MGMsOur Gangshorts, developing into a fan favorite character throughout his tenure (despite rubbing many of his cast members the wrong way). She was also in an episode of Zoey 101 and the movie Rebound with Martin Lawrence. The troubled model passed away from a combination of prescription drugs on February 8, 2007. Amy Winehouse PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP/Getty Images. Michelle Kapusta also contributed to this article. While not all are like that, there are too many to ignore such a pattern. He voiced Fred Jones in A Pup Named Scooby-Doo . Odds are, somewhere on your television dial, National Lampoons European Vacation is playing in its edited version on your cable lineup right now. In life, Len Bias was basketball's next great hope, contender for a crown that went instead to Michael Jordan. By Author Kay D. Rhodes at The Client and Ghost World star died of an overdose at the far too young age of 25. On May 8, 1999, her fianc found Plato in their Winnebago motorhome, dead of a drug overdose. In May, British IT executive Philip Weybourne visited Walt Disney World with his wife and young son, where he tragically died at age 40. 1 Prince About six weeks after he passed away at home in Minnesota, it was confirmed that Prince died of an opiate overdose. At one time, his probation officer acknowledged Lewis chemical dependency and mental health issues. We still remember where we were when Amy Winehouse died from alcohol intoxication on July 23, 2011, at her home in England. Jonathan Brandis looked like he had one of the best careers of a young actor in Hollywood brewing in the early 1990s. She said: "A lot of famous kids have had public fall outs with their parents. 1. Thanks for contacting us. The TV star had faced addiction problems since his late teens Cory Monteith, star of the hit TV musical comedy Glee, died from a heroin and alcohol overdose, a coroner in British Columbia. About a year later, she fell ill again with what people first thought was influenza. Death by a car crash is something we wouldnt wish on our worst enemy. His first big breaks in Hollywood were on the big screen, allowing him to skip the whole television thing. In a strange turn of events, Brittany Murphys husband died under very similar conditions shortly after her death. Unless otherwise noted, all biographical details are courtesy ofBiography.com. In the late 80s and early 90s, she posed for Playboy magazine and starred in several forgettable B-movies. Shia LaBeouf is another ex-Disney star who went through a troublesome period when he left the network. The star died on board a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Something went wrong, please try again later. In 2013, the 23-year-old died in his apartment from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was just 37. He was 27. Only 28 years old, it determined that the Oscar-winner had died from a fatal combination of painkillers, anti-anxiety drugs and sleeping pills. On May 28, 2010, after sustaining injuries due to a fall in his home, the troubled actor passed away from a brain hemorrhage. In 1984, the show dismissed Plato after she became pregnant, although she made several appearances in the final 19851986 season. Tom Poston brought decades of sitcom experience to the role of Burt Sigurdson. When you think of the Our Gang/Little Rascals shorts of the late 1930s, the first character that comes to most peoples minds is Alfalfa. Next: This famous little face didnt live past 12 years old. The actor, who voiced Michael 'Mikey' Blumberg in Disney Channel cartoon Recess, died at the age. 1/19 Gus Ruelas/Corbis Cory Monteith The Glee singer and actor died at 31 in a Vancouver hotel as a result of an alcohol and heroin overdose. Fox. Neighbors say they heard the woman screaming and called the police. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed the star's cause of death. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Stern pressured her to take a drug test. Only 26 years old, the rapper died in September of 2018. Over the years, Disney has seen some of its biggest stars pass away due to sudden and tragic events. But it is widely believed drugs played a huge role in causing her to never regain consciousness after she passed out in a bathtub. Law enforcement is investigating the death of Adam Rich, the star of Eight is Enough, as a potential overdose.. About six weeks after he passed away at home in Minnesota, it was confirmed that Prince died of an opiate overdose. Lindas podcast is calledThe Psychology Behind with Dr Linda Papadopoulosand is available from iTunes, Audioboom and all usual podcast outlets. Speaking. Kim Mi-soo, a Korean actor who had a supporting role in the recent series " Snowdrop ," has died. Actor Cameron Boyce, who starred in the Disney Channel's television shows and series, has died at age 20. At the time of her death, she was reportedly trying to stay clean. But in 2007, after a divorce from Kevin Federline, Britney endured a famous public meltdown which saw her shave her head and move into rehab. As she entered adulthood, her star shone ever brighter, starring opposite Eminem in 8 Mile and voicing Gloria in Happy Feet and Luanne in King of the Hill. Next: This actor tragically died doing what he loved. Pettiets first big role, which likely led to so many other gigs, was as one of the brothers in the cult classic Dont Tell Mom The Babysitters Dead with Christina Applegate. Around the same time, several personal tragedies struck when her husband divorced her, her mother passed away, and an accountant stole most of her money. Next: His famous catchphrase couldnt save this child actor. Dec. 29, 2022 12:18 PM PT The death of Tyler Sanders, a teen actor known for roles in "The Rookie" and "Fear the Walking Dead," was ruled an accidental fentanyl overdose, officials said. He routinely violated probation because of his substance problems, although he somewhat kept a career together all this time. Deaths in 2020 from opioids alone 69,710 nearly eclipsed the total number of. Real World Star and AIDS activist Sean Sasser dies at 44 of rare lung cancer. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Ok, or not ok, is the only way to create change, & stomp the stigma! He finally traveled home to London several months later, and by that time, the sickness moved to his pancreas. Aaliyah. 22. Her family sued the hospital for misdiagnosing her a year earlier, and the parties settled out of court. The report confirmed that the opioid in his system would be fentanyl, and not heroin. He also called Tatyana Ali (the youngest daughter on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) his girlfriend for six years. Odds are its not a series of happy thoughts because it seems like for every one child actor who does well and becomes a successful adult actor, like Jodie Foster, there are many who cant make a successful transition. Next: Sadly, this Disney star saw suicide as his only option. These 19 beloved young actors passed away far too soon. But after leaving Disney, he too ended up in rehab. She went into cardiac arrest and doctors pronounced her dead. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He played as a young Spock in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984). We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The show turned the diminutive actor into a pop culture phenomenon, thanks to his characters memorable catchphrase: Whatchu talkin bout, Willis?. Her first leading role came in 1993, as Myra Monkhouse inFamily Matters. Philip Weybourne, the 40-year-old Middle East. The child star struggled with drug issues in the past. She was one of very few actresses who could ham it up as well as Jaleel White, and her Myra Monkhouse will probably be the role shes most remembered for. I think thats probably whats a little bit wrong with me now, she added. Carlo Steven Krakoff [2] (November 7, 1974 - July 31, 2011), professionally known as Carl Steven, was an American child actor. When police were called to check on him in his LA apartment, he was found dead. While 1980s horror is generally remembered as the birthplace for ghouls like Freddy and Jason, there were some genuinely scary movies released in the early 1980s, and at the top of that list was Poltergeist. Two other people were also killed in the incident. Celeb obsessed? making the ex-Disney star the latest veteran of the entertainment network to run into serious. Sadly, there are a lot of trends to these deaths: depression, drugs, and suicide. He, like many actors on this list, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in August 2013. The owner disagreed, a scuffle ensued, and Switzer was shot. She followed up with a string of high-profile film appearances, including Mean Girls, before returning to Disney in 2005 with Herbie: Fully Loaded. Along with her mother, the voice actress was shot, killed, and set on fire in the family garage, before her dad turned the gun on himself. How the creator of Dilbert went from star to "train wreck" DeSantis signs law to put Disney district under Florida state control . Remember the adorable twins who played Ray Romanos sons on Everybody Loves Raymond? Looking at his resume of guest appearances in the '90s, its like a greatest hits list: LA Law, Empty Nest, Baywatch, Picket Fences, and Doogie Howser MD are just a few of his several dozen credits. It is time for closure, they told the UK Times. She first appeared as Justine Phillips onThe Cosby Show,playing Theo Huxtables girlfriend for three years. Kim Mi-soo, star of Disney+ series Snowdrop, is the most recent actress who died suddenly at . Next: A freak accident horrified this actors fans. Just as Family Matters was ending, Thomas was diagnosed with abdominal small-cell cancer. Hollywood stars may seem larger than life, but of course, they are just as vulnerable to lifes tragedies, including the chance of dying at a young age. Next: A terrible accident spelled bad news for this child star. On Dec. 20, 2009, Murphy collapsed in her home and emergency services took her to the hospital. Rapper Mac Miller died on 7 September 2018, as a result of an accidental overdose involving cocaine, fentanyl and alcohol, a coroner has concluded. "Jason had a true heart of gold with such a zest for life. In 2014, he sought help for an alleged cocaine addiction, and has since claimed that it was the social aspects of his celebrity life which drove him down that dark road. Hollywood was shocked when 10-year-old child star Judith Barsi died at the hands of her suicidal father in 1988. A source close to the matter told the outlet that Majors is. The incident apparently happened after drinking in a bar at Disney's Yacht Club, where the family was staying. "Kim suddenly left us on . Doctors surgically removed the tumor, before a second cancerous growth appeared in 1998. Today, she has left the buzz-cut era well behind her and is aa happy and healthy star once again - as everyone hopes Demi Lovato will be. In late 2003, he hung himself in the hallway of his Los Angeles apartment building and died the next day in the hospital. Brad Renfro died from a heroin overdose on January 15, 2008, in Los Angeles. Matthew Garber: best known for his role in "Mary Poppins;" contracted hepatitis in India and died at age 21. She also told Marie Claire: I was made to look like someone that I wasnt, which probably caused some body dysmorphia because I had been made pretty every day for so long.. 15. Whitney Houston died from a cocaine overdose and drowning on Feb. 11, 2012, in her Beverly Hills, Calif., hotel room. Its a shame. He was best known for his roles in Out of This World and Weird Science. When Ledger was found dead, a bottle of prescription pills was found near his body, and people thought he might have committed suicide, but the coroner reported a few weeks later he died of an accidental overdose by mixing pain killers, sleeping pills, and anti-anxiety medication. On the way to the hospital, she had a heart attack and just managed to make it to the hospital where she died later in the day. 2 Whitney Houston Whitney Houston passed away from a. His death was first reported Monday by TMZ, which said the actor died in "a homeless housing facility" in Los Angeles. The 20-year-old was along for the ride when her car got rear-ended by a semi-truck and hit by another vehicle. "You spend a lot of time in your house going crazy, you know pretty soon you need a social lubricant.". "And that is why we see young stars becoming hyper-sexualised - they want to be taken seriously as adults. The 18-year-old star from '9-1-1: Lonestar' died from "fentanyl eff Thanks for contacting us. Plato played Kimberly Drummond, the teenage daughter of a wealthy white widower who adopts two African-American brothers. A source previously claimed that Selena also had other issues when she checked into the treatment facility, according to Radar Online. In October 2011, Lewis was involved in a motorcycle crashand suffered head injuries. Things took off from there, as he starred inAlpha Dogs, Charlie Bartlett,andTerminator Salvation,among other projects. Damien Watts was sentenced to five life sentences for his part in the incident. "This morning a terrible family tragedy has occurred," Madylin Sweeten said in a statement . Joshua Laurent is a freelance writer from New England who has written articles for magazines, newspapers and websites for around 20 years. Courts in the U.K recently heard testimony about what happened that night. A year beforeFamily Matterswent off the air (1997), Thomas was diagnosed with a rare form of stomach cancer. 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