TMZ reports that actor Brad Renfro has passed away.

It is with great sadness that I write this post not only because Brad was an exceptional and often very underrated actor, but also because he was also somewhat of an influence on yours truly on a personal and creative level.

It was no secret that Brad lead a troubled life, but in recent years reports indicated he was doing his best to turn his life around. I had hoped he would win the fight and rise above it all, but sadly, it wasn’t meant to be.

He will truly be missed.