Actor Brad Renfro, who has a history of drug problems and was enrolled in a court-ordered rehabilitation program, was found dead Tuesday in his Los Angeles home, the celebrity news Web site TMZ.com reported.
Renfro, 25, rose to fame as a child star appearing opposite Susan Sarandon in the John Grisham legal thriller "The Client." He quickly became one of Hollywood's most sought-after young talents, appearing in films such as "Apt Pupil," "Sleepers" and "Bully."
But legal troubles dogged his career. He was arrested on drug charges at age 15 in his hometown of Knoxville, Tenn., and agreed to undergo random drug screening. At age 18, he tried to steal a yacht in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and was placed on probation. More arrests followed for underage drinking and DUI, leading him to be jailed in Florida and California.
On Dec. 22, 2005, Renfro was among 14 people arrested during a police sting on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles. During a span of a few hours, six undercover narcotics officers from the LAPD's Central Station sold balloons filled with fake heroin to people looking to buy the drug at Sixth and Spring Streets.
Renfro was placed on three years probation and entered a drug rehabilitation program. During a court hearing in August, Renfro told a judge he was trying to remain drug-free.
"Your honor, I'm really doing my best," he said.
Renfro was most recently filming "The Informers," which also stars Winona Ryder, Mickey Rourke, Kim Basinger and Billy Bob Thornton.
Source: http://myfoxla.com
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