Former Disney star Lee Thompson Young was found dead Monday morning, with what appears to be a self inflicted gun shot wound.
Young is most known for Disney's The Famous Jett Jackson (1998-2001) and most recently as Detective Barry Frost on TNT's Rizzoli & Isles.
When Young didn't show up for filming they asked that someone check on him. He was found dead by his landlord on Monday morning. Lee Thompson Young was 29.
Lee came back from his hiatus as high school football star Chris Comer in 2004's Friday Night Lights movie. You might also remember him as Devon in 2006's Akeelah and the Bee. He also appeared in TV shows The Guardian, South Beach, Scrubs and Smallville.
Lee from his Disney days
My condolences go out to his family especially his mother. I've always been a huge fan of his, I hoped to work with him one day. I'm deeply sadden by this news. I'm going to miss you Sleep in Peace Lee Thompson Young.
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