1234-5678 Posted November 20, 2003 Report 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.
MrRant Posted November 20, 2003 Report Posted November 20, 2003 Hmmm... ODed because his career is shit? I remember SeaQuest and that Chuck Norris movie though.
Downhome Posted November 20, 2003 Report 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.
A Happy Medium Posted November 20, 2003 Report 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
Guest Skironox Posted November 20, 2003 Report Posted November 20, 2003 Damn, this came completely out of left field. RIP
LaParkaYourCar Posted November 20, 2003 Report Posted November 20, 2003 Weird...I totally forgot about this guy.
Nevermortal Posted November 20, 2003 Report Posted November 20, 2003 Sidekicks ruled. Beau Bridges, John Brandis, Chuck Norris, Winnie from the Wonder Years, what's not to love?
Guest The Winter Of My Discontent Posted November 20, 2003 Report Posted November 20, 2003 How do we know its drugs?
Guest stardust Posted November 20, 2003 Report 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.
Youth N Asia Posted November 20, 2003 Report Posted November 20, 2003 Was he the kid version of Bill from It? I forgot about him a long time ago
1234-5678 Posted November 20, 2003 Author Report 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.
Guest FrigidSoul Posted November 20, 2003 Report 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
starvenger Posted November 20, 2003 Report Posted November 20, 2003 Damn. Nobody should go that young.
dubq Posted November 20, 2003 Report Posted November 20, 2003 Weird...I totally forgot about this guy. With good reason too.
Guest Choken One Posted November 20, 2003 Report Posted November 20, 2003 I loved Ladybugs and Sidekicks.
HarleyQuinn Posted November 20, 2003 Report 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
1234-5678 Posted November 20, 2003 Author Report 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
kkktookmybabyaway Posted November 20, 2003 Report Posted November 20, 2003 Oh well. Kill yourself and get no sympathy from me...
PsychoDriver Posted November 20, 2003 Report 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.
Guest wrestlingbs Posted November 21, 2003 Report 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.
kkktookmybabyaway Posted November 21, 2003 Report 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?...
1234-5678 Posted November 21, 2003 Author Report 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.
Lil' Bitch Posted November 21, 2003 Report 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.
LooseCannon25 Posted November 22, 2003 Report 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
kkktookmybabyaway Posted November 22, 2003 Report 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...
spiny norman Posted November 23, 2003 Report 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.
Guest wrestlingbs Posted November 23, 2003 Report 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.
kkktookmybabyaway Posted November 23, 2003 Report 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?...
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