Former Disney Star Lee Thompson Young Dies at 29
By: Caryn Robbins
USA Today reports that former Disney star Lee Thompson Young was found dead in his Los Angeles home from an apparent suicide. The actor was 29 years old.
Young was best known for his teenage role as the title character on the Disney Channel television series The Famous Jett Jackson. His last starring role was portraying Boston police detective Barry Frost on the TNT police drama series Rizzoli & Isles.
His film credits include playing a high school football star in 2004's Friday Night Lights.
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