Actor Lee Thompson Young Found Dead at 29 in Apparent Suicide

maandag 19 augustus 2013

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by Adriana Velez 5 hours ago

We have heartbreaking news this afternoon. Actor Lee Thompson Young died from an apparent suicide, according to TMZ. He was 29 years old. When Young had failed to report to work on the set of Rizzoli & Isles this morning, staffers called the landlord of his home in Los Angeles. Police say Young was found dead in his apartment. They did not disclose any other details about his death. However, Young's publicist released a statement, saying, "It is with great sadness that I announce that Lee Thompson Young tragically took his own life this morning ... Lee was more than just a brilliant young actor, he was a wonderful and gentle soul who will be truly missed."

This is terribly sad news. Young's career included his breakout role starring in the 1990s Disney show The Famous Jett Jackson, followed by a role of running back Chris Comer in the 2004 movie Friday Night Lights. He had roles in The Guardian, Scrubs, Smallville, Akeelah and the Bee, and FlashForward. His current TV series, Rizzoli & Isles, airs on TNT. He plays Detective Barry Frost opposite Angie Harmon.

Lee got his start in acting at the age of 10, when he played a young Dr. Martin Luther King in the play A Night of Stars and Dreams. Young studies martial arts throughout his life and was an active supporter of the Children's Defense Fund.

Details on this story are still developing. Our condolences to Young's family.

Please call 1-800-273-8255 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in case you are worried about yourself or someone else.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Adriana Velez

is a staff writer who dabbles in food, parenting, news, entertainment, molecular biology, and anything else that that pops into her head. She lives with her elementary school-aged son in Brooklyn, land of urban farms and artisan everything.  

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[UPDATED] 'Bachelor' Star Gia Allemand Is Dead in Apparent Suicide at Age 29

woensdag 14 augustus 2013

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by Sasha Brown-Worsham 4 hours ago

Beautiful Bachelor and Bachelor Pad star Gia Allemand has died at the age of 29 from unknown causes after being admitted to a hospital in New Orleans on Monday night. Earlier, she was listed as being in critical condition. Now, it's being widely reported that the former model and reality star has tragically passed away.

We will all remember Gia as the sweet and lovely girl from Jake Pavelka's season of the show. Her soft-spoken ways and obvious history with heartbreak made her a favorite of Bachelor fans. Then when she was on the Bachelor Pad and played like such a genuine and caring friend, it only grew.

As of now, there are no details given as to what killed her. It was only listed as a "serious medical emergency event." Our hearts are with her family in their time of grief. She was far, far too young. What a tragedy.

**Update: According to a press release issued by her family, Gia died from an apparent suicide attempt. Her boyfriend found her. It said:

Due to a critical loss of brain and organ function, life support was withdrawn today. Ms. Allemand passed away peacefully with her mother, boyfriend, and other life-long friends by her side. As a practicing Christian, Gia did receive the sacrament of last rites.

No one knows what would have led to such an act, but TMZ is reporting Allemand had been extremely distraught in recent weeks over her "rocky" relationship with NBA player Ryan Anderson.

Our hearts are breaking for her.

Do you remember Gia from the show?

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