Lee Thompson Young ? who played the main character on Disney?s ?The Famous Jett Jackson? ? has died after what officials believe is a suicide He was 29.
Sources tell us Young?s body was discovered with a gunshot wound that appears to be self-inflicted.
Young currently appears in the TNT show ?Rizzoli & Isles? ? and we?re told when he didn?t show up to work this morning, staffers called the landlord of Young?s L.A. home to check up on the actor.
We?re told ? when the landlord opened the door, he discovered Young?s body.
Lee?s publicist confirms the actor killed himself, telling TMZ, ?It is with great sadness that I announce that Lee Thompson Young tragically took his own life this morning ? Lee was more than just a brilliant young actor, he was a wonderful and gentle soul who will be truly missed.?
