Actor Lee Thompson Young has died at the age of 29, the Los Angeles Police Department have confirmed.
Thompson was found in his apartment dead on Monday morning. TMZ, who broke the story, reports that he was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound after not showing up for work.
The actor most recently starred in TNT’s Rizzoli & Isles. He is best known for his first role on Disney Channel’s The Famous Jett Jackson in the late 1990s. He played the titular character who was also known as Silverstone.
In addition to the LAPD, the news was confirmed by Rizzoli & Isles creator Janet Tamaro on Twitter:
We are all without the words to truly express our collective grief and profound sadness at the loss of such a sweet, bright light.
— janet tamaro (@JanetTamaro) August 19, 2013
We are broken-hearted. #RIPLeeThompsonYoung
— janet tamaro (@JanetTamaro) August 19, 2013
Other roles for the young actor included Flashforward and the movie Friday Night Lights. He was born in South Carolina.
UPDATE: Warner Bros. and TNT have released a statement on Young’s passing:
Everyone at Rizzoli & Isles is devastated by the news of the passing of Lee Thompson Young. 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 off-screen, 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.