Brad Renfro Dead at Age 25

[Steve]

While it is not related to Harry Potter, it is none the less a
great loss. Brad Renfro, former child actor in such very great
movies as the 'The Client' and 'The Cure' has died in his home
at age 25. He has had plenty of run-ins with drugs and the law 
in his post teen years. Though if you saw the movie 'Bullies', 
then you saw his tremendous potential as an adult actor. He
has had many other minor supporting role, and in every case
has shown his finely honed skill as an actor. But sadly his
drinking and drug abuse held him back. I've always been a big
fan of his, and hoped he would find his way as an adult actor. 
But sadly his young life has ended.

http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1579719/20080115/story.jhtml


Another fine actor who couldn't make the transition from child
to adult actor was the very talented and handsome Jonathan
Brandis (TV-Seaquest) who had over 46 acting credits in his
short life. Jonathan, unable to face the rejection of Hollywood,
though he was still young and handsome, took his own life. 
Another talented young person tragically lost.

It is my deepest, most heartfelt, and fondest hope that none
of the Potter crew follow this path.

Steve/bboyminn