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"The Famous Jett Jackson star Lee Thompson Young has passed away. The 29-year-old was found dead in his Los Angeles home earlier today (August 19).  Young&amp;#039;s manager Jonathan Baruch confirmed in a statement that the actor had committed suicide, saying: &amp;quot;It is with great sadness that I announce that Lee Thompson Young tragically took his own life this morning.  &amp;quot;Lee was more than just a brilliant young actor, he was a wonderful and gentle soul who will be truly missed. We ask that you please respect the privacy of his family and friends at this very difficult time.&amp;quot; Since playing the lead role in the Disney series between 1998 and 2001, Young has starred in television series such as The Event, FlashForward and Smallville. He was appearing as Detective Barry Frost in TNT series Rizzoli &amp;amp; Isles prior to his death. TNT, Warner Bros TV and Rizzoli &amp;amp; Isles executive producer Janet Tamaro released the following statement: &amp;quot;Everyone at Rizzoli &amp;amp; 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.  &amp;quot;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.&amp;quot; Watch Young discuss working on Rizzoli &amp;amp; Isles below      "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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