40 Child Stars Who Tragically Died Too Young – Gone Too Soon And Never Forgotten

23. Lee Thompson Young (Age 29)

Lee Thompson Young starred as the lead in Disney’sThe Famous Jett Jacksonand later appeared inFriday Night LightsandRizzoli & Isles.

He died at 29 by suicide while battling depression. He had been taking medication for the condition, and his death prompted conversations about mental health in the industry.