A big thumbs down to the Oscars for cutting Brad Renfro from the montage of people who died in the last year.
The actor overdosed on January 15, so he clearly was within the time frame for the clip. Heath Ledger was last to be shown.
An Academy rep tells Us Weekly Renfro’s omission was “an editing [...]
An autopsy has been scheduled for tomorrow to determine what caused Brad Renfro’s death.
According to roommates, the 25-year-old actor was drinking Monday night. They discovered his dead body the next morning and made the 911 call.
Meanwhile, his former defense attorney Blair Berk tells People she was particularly moved to hear of the death: [...]
Some shocking news to report: Brad Renfro was found dead at his Los Angeles home this morning.
The 25-year-old actor, who made his film debut in The Client, had a history of drug abuse and run-ins with the law.
The cause of his death has not yet been determined.
We’re speechless.
