Brad Renfro Overdosed On Heroin, Morphine February 10, 2008

According to a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, Brad Renfro’s cause of death was “acute heroin/morphine intoxication.” Renfro injected the drugs, and his death was accidental.

25-year-old Renfro was found dead in his Los Angeles home on January 15. He was laid to rest on January 21 in his native Knoxville, Tennessee. The upcoming film The Informers, which is based on a collection of short stories written by Bret Easton Ellis, will be the last film featuring the talented young actor.