Brad Renfro

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• Brad Renfro, The Informers. A onetime child star known for run-ins with the law, Renfro completed filming

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(Newser) - Actor Brad Renfro, who kicked off his career at age 10 in The Client, was found dead at his Los Angeles home today, "Access Hollywood" reports. He was 25. The LA coroner's office confirmed his death; the cause of death is unknown and an investigation is under way. "...