Actor Lee Thompson Young died on Monday from an apparent suicide.
TMZfirst reported that Young's body was discovered Monday morning in Los Angeles with a gunshot wound that appeared to be self-inflicted. Rizzoli & Isles creator Janet Tamaro tweeted out the news around 2 p.m. ET: "We are all without the words to truly express our collective grief and profound sadness at the loss of such a sweet, bright light."
Young was a co-star on the TNT drama, and appeared in films The Famous Jett Jackson and Friday Night Lights. He also had TV roles on Scrubs and FlashForward.
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TNT, Warner Bros. and “Rizzoli & Isles” executive producer Janet Tamaro released a joint statement Monday: "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."
