Young's publicist has confirmed that the actor took his own life. "It is with great sadness that I announce that Lee Thompson Young tragically took his own life this morning ... Lee was more than just a brilliant young actor, he was a wonderful and gentle soul who will be truly missed
Young played Detective Barry Frost on TNT's Rizzoli & Isles, which is currently in its fourth season and was recently renewed for a fifth. When he didn't show up for work Monday morning, the show contacted Young's landlord, who found his body, according to TMZ. He was found with what's been described as a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
In addition to The Famous Jett Jackson and Rizzoli & Isles, Young also starred in the 2004 Friday Night Lights movie, and played smaller roles in South Beach, FlashForward, and Smallville.
Young's publicist has confirmed that the actor took his own life. "It is with great sadness that I announce that Lee Thompson Young tragically took his own life this morning ... Lee was more than just a brilliant young actor, he was a wonderful and gentle soul who will be truly missed
Young played Detective Barry Frost on TNT's Rizzoli & Isles, which is currently in its fourth season and was recently renewed for a fifth. When he didn't show up for work Monday morning, the show contacted Young's landlord, who found his body, according to TMZ. He was found with what's been described as a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
In addition to The Famous Jett Jackson and Rizzoli & Isles, Young also starred in the 2004 Friday Night Lights movie, and played smaller roles in South Beach, FlashForward, and Smallville.