Brad Renfro Dead At 25

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Paramedics pronounced him dead at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. An autopsy will be conducted to pinpoint the cause of death.

The night before Renfro passed away was spent with friends drinking according to Craig Harvey, chief investigator for the Los Angeles County coroner's office. Richard Kaplan, his lawyer, did not know for certain if Renfro's death was connected to his addition troubles.

Renfro had just completed filming a role in the movie "The Informers" starring Winona Ryder, Brandon Routh and Billy Bob Thornton. After his breakout performance at the age of 12 in "The Client" he worked on several movies; "Sleepers," "Deuces Wild," "Apt Pupil" and "The Jacket."

Unfortunately the young star was more well known for his drug addiction in recent years. His first arrest in 1998 for cocaine and marijuana possession started a downward spiral for the young man. He was in and out of court for arrests on drug charges over the years. He spent ten days in jail for his 2006 conviction of drinking while intoxicated and attempting to buy heroin. The charge came from 2005 when he attempted to make a drug buy from an undercover officer.

"He was working hard on his sobriety," Kaplan said. "He was doing well. He was a nice person."

Funeral arrangements have not been announced as of this time.