1234-5678 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 November 19, 2003 Jonathan Brandis, RIP, 1976-2003 On November 12, 2003, 27 year old Jonathan Brandis was found dead in his home. This started started out as a possible internet rumour, after being posted on a sole Cleveland newspaper, but sadly this is now confirmed by the L.A. Coroner's office, as well as The Year That Trembled website. Sympathies and prayers go out to his family and friends in this time of grieving. The cause of death has not been released but there are several rumours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 Hmmm... ODed because his career is shit? I remember SeaQuest and that Chuck Norris movie though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 So is it drugs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 Well that sucks. I remember going to the theater with my parents to see that movie. It still cracks me up to this day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Happy Medium 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 Joe Piscopo owned in Sidekicks, and no one can deny that...wait, yes they can..but still, I dug it. Sad. I was just doing random movie searches on imdb, and I ran into Ladybugs. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Skironox Report post Posted November 20, 2003 Damn, this came completely out of left field. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaYourCar 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 Weird...I totally forgot about this guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermortal 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 Sidekicks ruled. Beau Bridges, John Brandis, Chuck Norris, Winnie from the Wonder Years, what's not to love? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Winter Of My Discontent Report post Posted November 20, 2003 How do we know its drugs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stardust Report post Posted November 20, 2003 I used to watch SeaQuest DSV all the freaking time and loved Ladybugs and Sidekicks. Yeah, part of the appeal was because I thought he was cute... Damn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 Was he the kid version of Bill from It? I forgot about him a long time ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 Was he the kid version of Bill from It? I forgot about him a long time ago Yeah he was. Pretty good portrayal to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted November 20, 2003 Zach Malibu will be sad because Jonathan Brandis donated food during the Saved By the Bell; The College Years Thanksgiving Special It, LadyBugs, SideKicks...all great movies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 Damn. Nobody should go that young. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 Weird...I totally forgot about this guy. With good reason too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted November 20, 2003 I loved Ladybugs and Sidekicks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 Damn that sucks. I too marked for Ladybugs & Sidekicks(I've always wanted a DVD of it). I was wondering what he was up to but this came as a shocker. RIP JB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 JONATHAN BRANDIS DIES: Jonathan Brandis, star of the 1993-95 NBC series "seaQuest DSV," was found dead in his Los Angeles apartment Nov. 12. He was 27. Coroners identified his death as a possible suicide, but more tests are planned before a final ruling. Mr. Brandis starred in the recent film "The Year That Trembled." from Suntimes.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 Oh well. Kill yourself and get no sympathy from me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 2003 has had WAY too many deaths. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoDriver 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2003 No way, I actually kinda knew that guy (my grandma's friend was related to him, so I met him a few times years ago) That's incredibly sad to hear that he killed himself of all things RIP John. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wrestlingbs Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Oh well. Kill yourself and get no sympathy from me... You know, I would comment on how fucked up that is, but a man died so I'll just say this: I didn't know the guy, but I've seen his work. He's done a number of good movies (Neverending Story II, It) and TV shows (Seaquest, which was already mentioned) and it's sad to see an actor like that go. Goodbye, Mr. Brandis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 You know, I would comment on how fucked up that is, but a man died so I'll just say this: Go ahead. Comment. *shrugs* I'm not cheering because he died, but if he killed himself why should anyone grieve over an action he willfully chose?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 You know, I would comment on how fucked up that is, but a man died so I'll just say this: Go ahead. Comment. *shrugs* I'm not cheering because he died, but if he killed himself why should anyone grieve over an action he willfully chose?... I feel the same way. I mean, I am a boozer, and maybe I party a little too much, but if I OD'd? I'd hate my friends if they cried and called it a tragedy, I'd want them to hate me for being stupid. Suicide is the same thing. I'd miss a friend who did it, but there would be no sympathy from me, and I would hate them forever, especially if we were close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Jonathan Brandis, who from an early age appeared in a string of roles on television, commercials and film, including the starring role in 1991's "The Neverending Story 2: The Next Chapter and two seasons on Steven Spielberg's "SeaQuest DSV," has died. He was 27. The county coroner's office is investigating the Nov. 12 death, which was reported by the Los Angeles Police Department as a possible suicide, Lt. Ed Winter of the coroner's Investigations Bureau said Thursday. The coroner performed an autopsy but the cause of death will not be announced until the results of blood and toxicology tests are returned. The investigation could take as long as four to six weeks. Police said a friend of Brandis called 911 from the actor's apartment just before midnight on Nov. 11 to report Brandis had attempted suicide. Paramedics transported Brandis to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, but he died the next day, police Detective Gene Parshall said. The office of Brandis' agent at Innovative Artists refused to comment. Brandis started his career in commercials and on television, landing a recurring role on the soap "One Life to Live" at age six. After moving with his family to Los Angeles at age nine, he made guest appearances on such shows as "L.A. Law," "Who's the Boss?" and "Murder, She Wrote." Other film credits included the Rodney Dangerfield comedy "Ladybugs," and the martial arts comedy "Sidekicks" with Chuck Norris and a small part in the 2002 film "Hart's War" starring Bruce Willis. Brandis also starred as crew member Lucas Wolenczek in the underwater sci-fi series "SeaQuest DSV," a role that garnered him a Young Artists Award in 1993 and helped turn him into a teen idol. Credit: MSN.com RIP, Johnathan. Thanks for the memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LooseCannon25 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2003 Damn, I actually dug Ladybugs and Sidekicks........The guy was a pretty talented actor and was a goodlooking kid. I don't understand why they kill themselves. RIP John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2003 Damn, I actually dug Ladybugs and Sidekicks........The guy was a pretty talented actor and was a goodlooking kid. I don't understand why they kill themselves. I'm the same age as him and I have a TON more reasons to put a slug in my head. But I don't -- there's too many people left to piss off in this world... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiny norman 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2003 I think it's depressing that someone can think that they are in a position where their only way of getting out is through their own death. So yes, I empathise with him, I certainly don't hate him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wrestlingbs Report post Posted November 23, 2003 Damn, I actually dug Ladybugs and Sidekicks........The guy was a pretty talented actor and was a goodlooking kid. I don't understand why they kill themselves. I'm the same age as him and I have a TON more reasons to put a slug in my head. But I don't -- there's too many people left to piss off in this world... Wow, you look so cool now, acting all demented and tough. Geting back on the subject, I didn't see any major news outlets report this. I kinda thought there would be a blurb on ET at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2003 Wow, you look so cool now, acting all demented and tough. OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE HE'S DEAD!!! There. Better?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
