Lee Thompson Young, who starred in The Famous Jett Jackson and had key roles in FlashForward, Smallville and Rizzoli & Isles, has died at the age of 29.
A statement from TNT, Warner Bros. and Rizzoli & Isles Executive Producer Janet Tamaro reads as follows:
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 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.