10 Good Actors Who Died Too Young

The curtain call came too soon for these rising stars.

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July 24 marks the birthday of Brad Renfro, the child actor most fondly remembered for his performances in The ClientTom and Huck, Apt Pupil, and Bully, who died at the early age of 25 from an accidental overdose on heroin/morphine. In his honor, we've collected a list of similarly talented actors who died before reaching their Hollywood zenith and actualizing their potential. From overdoses to suicides and other horrific accidents, here are 10 Good Actors Who Died Too Young.

Written by Frazier Tharpe (@The_SummerMan

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Jonathan Brandis

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David Strickland

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Brad Renfro

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Dominique Dunne

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John Belushi

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Chris Farley

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River Phoenix

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Brandon Lee

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Heath Ledger

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James Dean

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