In November 2003, seaQuest DSV star Jonathan Brandis took his own life at the age of 27.
In August 2013, Lee Thompson Young, known for his role as Jett on the Disney Channel show Famous Jett Jackson and a star turn on the TV crime drama Rizzoli & Isles, ended his life by suicide at the age of 29. Others, like actors River Phoenix and Brad Renfro, died in their early 20s after struggles with substance abuse.
Heather was just 12 years old when she succumbed to complications during surgery to repair an acute bowel obstruction.
Some child actors mentioned here departed this world very young, such as Poltergeist star Heather O'Rourke. Those included on this list include many of the most famous people who died young. Based on the iconic 1990s TV show of the same name, Nickelodeon’s reimagined anthology series. Even child celebrities sometimes succumb to pressure, the rigors of fame, and a host of other issues that can darken a shining light much too soon. Meet the new Midnight Society Nickelodeon’s highly anticipated Are You Afraid of the Dark season 2 is almost here, and the new cast which includes Bryce Gheisar, Arjun Athalye, Beatrice Kitsos, Malia Baker, Dominic Mariche and Parker Queenan is ready to take on the curse of the shadows. The untimely passing of a star is always a tragedy, but child actors who died at a young age seem especially tragic. Some of the stars were former child actors from Nickelodeon and Disney Channel. In the early days of Nickelodeon, she was easily a breakout cast member. Its a little difficult to talk about Amanda Bynes in terms of her success. Contributing factors to their casualties range from health issues to substance abuse to accidents. Were taking a look back at ten of the most successful Nickelodeon stars of all time. On OctoAll That got renewed for 13 more episodes for Part 2 of Season 1 of the. This series' first hiatus was after episode 1106, 1107 airs September 21st, so it was a short hiatus. All the actors and actresses listed enjoyed success from an early age. The Henry Danger cast appeared in episode 1105, The Danger Force Cast Appeared in episode 1124 & the Cast of Zoey 101 had a reunion in episode 1130. Child actors who died young include some of the most recognizable names in entertainment.