A talented actor known for The Client and Apt Pupil , Brad Renfro battled a heroin addiction behind the scenes and died of an overdose in 2008.

The history of Hollywood is full of tragic stories about child stars . One of these troubled young actors was Brad Renfro.

Renfro began his career with a starring role in the 1994 film The Client , despite having no previous acting experience. Needless to say, he had a natural talent, and many other opportunities soon followed.

But behind the scenes, Brad Renfro’s personal life was spiraling out of control. He had a long struggle with substance abuse, which began when he was still a child, and he also had multiple run-ins with the law. Sadly, Renfro died of an accidental heroin overdose on Jan. 15, 2008. He was just 25.

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