Actor Lee Thompson Young found dead at young age of 29

Lee Thompson Young, the actor who rose to stardom in the Disney series The Famous Jett Jackson was found dead Monday. Young's most recent role was that of a Boston police detective on the show Rizzoli & Isles.

According to BBC Entertainment News Young's body was found in his home Monday morning, and no official cause of death was issued by North Hollywood Police. However, Yahoo News Canada reported that the police did confirm that the young actor died from an "apparent suicide of a gunshot wound."

TMZ noted that Young's body was found by his landlord after show staffers called, requesting that the landlord check on the actor. TMZ also reported that the executive producer of Rizzoli & Isles gave this statement:

"We are beyond heartbroken at the loss of this sweet, gentle, good-hearted, intelligent man. He was truly a member of our family. Lee will be cherished and remembered by all who knew and loved him, both on- and offscreen, for his positive energy, infectious smile and soulful grace. We send our deepest condolences and thoughts to his family, to his friends and, most especially, to his beloved mother."

Below is a video of Young in a behind-the-scenes clip from Rizzoli & Isles.

Image: YouTube screenshot

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