Many were taken far too soon. Using news articles, interviews, and documentaries, among various other sources, Stacker assembled a list of 23 child actors who died young.

Join us as we remember the talented young performers who left us far too soon. From beloved Disney stars and teen idols to promising newcomers, we pay tribute to these bright lights of entertainment ...

Heath Ledger and Brad Renfro's deaths are the latest to hit young stars. Jan. 29, 2008 — -- It's as common in Hollywood as the rags-to-riches tale: stories of stars who died young.

Former child actress Sophie Nyweide ... had been using drugs around the time she died. “My knowledge is she was using drugs and was a tiny young woman,” Shelly said. “She was with other ...

Jennette McCurdy detailed the darker side of child stardom in her memoir, "I'm Glad My Mom Died ... Mistreatment of child stars is an industry-wide problem, as young actors across networks ...

Adam Rich, the former child actor best known ... out as part of the cast of 1977’s “Star Wars,” and Diana Hyland, who played Van Patten’s wife but died early on in the show’s run.

From tragic accidents to horrific killings, the deaths of these beloved actors proved that there's nothing in the entertainment world so tragic as the loss of a child star. D.C.'s cashless ...