With this list, we look at 16 people who were child actors but didnt make it very far into adulthood if they made it at all. 3. "The challenging part was never the work, it was sort of the in between work, the social aspects outside of it. 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. Bridgette Andersen - who rose to fame as the title character in "Savannah Smiles" - struggled with an addiction to heroin during her teen years. ", Nancy concluded: "We ask for privacy as we take time to grieve this most devastating loss.". Celeb obsessed? In 2009, his attacker, Karl Bishop, was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 20 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. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed the star's cause of death. Whitney Houston passed away from a cocaine overdose and drowning on February 11, 2012. Billie Holiday, the legendary jazz singer and songwriter, died from an overdose in 1959 following years of being addicted to heroin. She was 34. He died alone on a cot in NYC with no one to claim his body.. Next: A terrible bar fight killed thisHarry Potter actor. According to TMZ, items consistent with heroin or opioid use were found near him, including burnt tin foil and other paraphernalia. Tara Correa-McMullen appeared on the TV showJudging Amyas a teen involved in a gang and her character was eventually murdered ending her time on the show. While the exact circumstances of her death -- including a cause -- are still unknown to the family, Jodi tells us her daughter battled with mental health issues, including depression and. Serving as a beloved Disney Channel star, Lee Thompson Young landed his first role as the lead inThe Famous Jett Jacksonat 14 years old. She first appeared as Justine Phillips onThe Cosby Show,playing Theo Huxtables girlfriend for three years. Michele posted, "Today we remember the laughter and joy you brought into our lives every day. Although Murphys death was ruled accidental, various conspiracy theories blame her death on everything from toxic mold to harassment by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as reported by The Huffington Post. And Demi is far from the former Disney child star to go off the rails in adulthood, withShia LaBeouf, Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan (yes, that's where they really started) among the stars who struggled after finding fame with the network. Dana Michelle Plato (ne Strain; November 7, 1964 - May 8, 1999) was an American actress.An influential "teen idol" of the late 1970s and early 1980s, Plato was recognized for her television work, for which she was included on VH1's list of "100 Greatest Kid Stars".Plato was born to teen mother Linda Strain in 1964 and was adopted by Dean and Florine "Kay" Plato in 1965. Sadly, Sawyer Sweeten, one of the brothers, shot himselfon his familys front porch in Texas. The report confirmed that the opioid in his system would be fentanyl, and not heroin. 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. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Before she became a household name with her breakthrough role as scene-stealing Tai in 1995s Clueless, Brittany Murphy was a regular on television during her teen years, appearing on such shows as Party of Five, Blossom, Sister Sister, and even Kids Incorporated. Young readers probably dont remember, but there were few stars hotter than Phoenix, who had starred in such movies as Stand By Me, The Mosquito Coast, Running on Empty, and My Own Private Idaho. He was first arrested at the age of 15 for possession of cocaine and marijuana. Munro died at age 38 from heart disease. Sadly, there are a lot of trends to these deaths: depression, drugs, and suicide. Next: This beloved actresss death devastated and confused her fans. About six weeks after he passed away at home in Minnesota, it was confirmed that Prince died of an opiate overdose. But when she grew up, she too had a rocky ride. Next: Unusual travel circumstances led to this child stars death. Actor Corey Monteith, who played singing jock heartthrob Finn Hudson on Glee, was just 31 when he died of an accidental heroin and alcohol overdose on July 13, 2013. 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. Sad stuff. In 2000, The Post reported that Rich supposedly dropped out of school and was arrested for drugs and shoplifting. In 2012, Lewis entered rehab for drug abuse and seemed to improve. Early in her career, Michelle Thomas became a mainstay on sitcom television. Although hes best known for acting, this talented star also sang and played guitar for Alekas Attic, a band he formed with his sister, Rain. Her official cause of death . You cant ever go back to being normal because you will always have that notoriety; you always have that expectation. The following year, he had a small role as a young Indiana Jones in Steven Spielbergs Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. His death was caused by drug toxicity. Who knows what might have happened in her career had she survived? To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Phoenix was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. "Toddlers & Tiaras" star Kailia Posey reportedly died by suicide. River Phoenix died on Halloween night in 1993. Ironically, Inglewood police think Correa-McMullen may have also died at the hands of gang violence. We know it wont end well, but our craving for entertainment is bigger than our desire to do much about it. When Sawyer was 19, he killed himself in Austin, Texas with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was found dead in his apartment in 2008 of an accidental overdose of heroin and morphine. 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. She said: "A lot of famous kids have had public fall outs with their parents. Courts in the U.K recently heard testimony about what happened that night. Although it's in no way suggested that Disney itself is responsible for what happened to the stars, the fact that many had early careers at the entertainment giant has led people to nickname it the 'Disney Curse'. The incident followed a night out with friends in Vancouver. 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. Carlo Steven Krakoff [2] (November 7, 1974 - July 31, 2011), professionally known as Carl Steven, was an American child actor. Things took off from there, as he starred inAlpha Dogs, Charlie Bartlett,andTerminator Salvation,among other projects. On Jan. 31, 1988, ORourke collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. Brandon deWilde: starred in "Those . A friend told E! Long before Johnny Lewis was ever seen on Sons of Anarchy as Half Sack, he was cutting his teeth guest-starring in a lot of popular shows and getting regular parts in shows that simply couldnt find an audience. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Unless otherwise noted, all biographical details are courtesy ofBiography.com. He first appeared in Lucas, but License to Drive was when he became a household name. Young had been suffering from depression and bipolar disorder for some time before his death and was on medication for both conditions. About a decade later, his career saw another boost when he landed a role on the TNT show Rizzoli & Isles, which opened him up to a new audience. In 1984, the show dismissed Plato after she became pregnant, although she made several appearances in the final 19851986 season. Judy Garland, forever best known for her role in The Wizard of Oz, died from a barbituate overdose on June 22, 1969, in London. The provisional 93,331 U.S. drug overdose deaths are a sharp increase from the 72,151 deaths estimated in 2019. Drug overdose deaths involving cocaine rose steadily from 6,784 in 2015 to 15,883 in 2019. ET. 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! He was 38. She also lost custody of her son due to her drug and alcohol problems. He went out drinking alone after what his wife, Dorlyn, describedas a relaxing day drinking champagne during the best lunch, according to the Times of London on Sunday. The show turned the diminutive actor into a pop culture phenomenon, thanks to his characters memorable catchphrase: Whatchu talkin bout, Willis?. Next: This famous little face didnt live past 12 years old. LOS ANGELES - Stand-up comedian Fuquan Johnson was among three people who died of a suspected overdose at a Los Angeles party, authorities said Monday. They rushed him to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where doctors pronounced the 23-year-old dead. His first big breaks in Hollywood were on the big screen, allowing him to skip the whole television thing. The loss of Anton Yelchin in 2016 shook up Hollywood. A British IT exec died from a fentanyl overdose during a trip to Disney World in Florida with his wife and young son, a UK court has heard. 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. Next: This talented actor made many mistakes. 1 Prince About six weeks after he passed away at home in Minnesota, it was confirmed that Prince died of an opiate overdose. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Colemans health issues likely contributed to his early death at the age of 42. 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. 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They wanted to help herand they very much encouraged her to go to rehab. 1:44. While the unexpected loss of a loved one is always horrible, the loss of a young person is particularly heartbreaking. While filming, 12-hour days became the norm and, as a child, she developed anxiety attacks and nausea from the stresses of work. The incident took place in her Los Angeles home and she is still widely talked about today. | Bookmark Jason Davis' cause of death has been revealed as an accidental fentanyl overdose. After modelling as a child, Lindsay made her acting breakthrough in 1998 Disney film The Parent Trap, when she was just 12. Next: A confrontation led to this rascals death. Walkers greatest career success came as an adult when he played Brian OConner in 2001s The Fast and the Furious. 2 Whitney Houston Whitney Houston passed away from a. 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We've received your submission. These 19 beloved young actors passed away far too soon. In a strange turn of events, Brittany Murphys husband died under very similar conditions shortly after her death. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Law enforcement does not think foul play was involved. As he got older, Coleman gained further notoriety for multiple altercations with fans. Smith died of an accidental overdose due to . At the time, no one had reportedly heard from Rich for two days. Her overdose came after six years of sobriety, during which Lovato felt increasingly hemmed in by the measures her longtime managers took to help her stay on track. Particularly, her parents. 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. Lee Thompson Young, who starred as a teenage secret agent in the Disney Channel series The Famous Jett Jackson from 1998 to 2001, died in August 2013 by suicide. By Author Kay D. Rhodes at I think thats probably whats a little bit wrong with me now, she added. Sad stuff. He routinely violated probation because of his substance problems, although he somewhat kept a career together all this time. Her first leading role came in 1993, as Myra Monkhouse inFamily Matters. Over the years, Disney has seen some of its biggest stars pass away due to sudden and tragic events. According to the Los Angeles Times, doctors found a longstanding bowel obstruction. She was diagnosed with Type I diabetes when she was only 10 years old. 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. Next: Domestic violence ended this little girls life. The partying was, at times, wild. 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