Here are stars whose lives were tragically taken too soon.
#1. Bridgette Andersen
The "Savannah Smiles" star died in 1997 at the age of 21 from a drug overdose.
#2. Gary Coleman
The star of "Different Strokes" known for saying, "What you talkin' about Willis?" passed away at the age of 42 from a brain hemorrhage.
#3. Judith Barsi
She starred in "Jaws: The Revenge" and was the voice of "The Land Before Time." She was murdered by her father and then he committed suicide. She was only 10 years old.
#4. Lee Thompson Young
Young committed suicide at the age of 29 in 2013. The Disney star had suffered from bipolar disorder.
#5. Heather O'Rourke
She played Carol Anne in Speilberg's 1982 movie "Poltergeist" and sequels, "Poltergeist II: The Other Side" and "Poltergeist III."
In 1988, during the filming of 'Poltergeist III', Heather suffered flu-like symptoms that were the result of congenital intestinal stenosis. She went into cardiac arrest and died on the operating table at the age of 12.
#6. Brad Renfro
Renfro was one of main stars of "The Client." He died in 2008 at age 25 of an accidental heroin overdose.
#7. Carl Switzer
Alfalfa from 'Our Gang' was played by Carl Switzer. He was shot during a fight with a man who believed owed him money. He was only 31 years old.
#8. Dana Plato
Dana played in the television series "Different Strokes." She died at the age of 35 in 1999 after taking a fatal dose of lortab and valium.
#9. Jonathan Brandis
The "Ladybugs" star died in 2003 at age 27. Brandis was found alive after trying to hang himself. He died from injuries.
Jonathan Brandis
#10. Anissa Jones
Sadly, the main character of "Family Affair" died in 1976 at 18. She received her $70,000 trust when she became a legal adult and got into a life of drugs. She died of an overdose of barbiturates, phencyclidine, and cocaine.
#11. Corey Haim
The star of 80's teen films like the "Lost Boys," "Lucas," and "License to Drive" turned to drugs when his career slowed down. He was 38 when he died of complications due to pneumonia.
#12. Justin Pierce
He was best known for his role as Casper in "Kids." Justin never got his acting career off the ground. He appeared in few episodes of "Malcolm in the Middle" and in "Next Friday." He hung himself in Las Vegas at the age of 25.
#13. J. Madison Wright Morris
Morris, who is best-known for her role in "Grace Under Fire," died in 2006 at age 21. She received a heart transplant at the age of 15. The actress died from a heart attack one day after coming back from her honeymoon.
#14. River Phoenix
The child and teen star of "Stand by Me" and "Explorers" died in 1993 at age 23. He collapsed outside of the Viper Room nightclub in Los Angeles. He died from an overdose of cocaine and morphine.
#15. Bobby Driscoll
Bobby Driscoll started in several Disney productions, "Song of the South," "So Dear To My Heart," and "Treasure Island." He was also the voice of Peter Pan. As an adult, he had trouble finding work and started using drugs. His body was found in a New York tenement on March 30, 1968.
#16. Christopher Pettiet
The popular teen star of "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead" died of drug overdose in in 2000.
#17. Brittany Murphy
As a young teen, Brittany appeared in "Blossom" and "Drexel's Class." Her first big screen appearance was in "Clueless." She also had a role in "Girl Interrupted" and starred with Ashton Kutcher in "Just Married." She had a promising career ahead of her, but her life was cut short at the age of 32. She went into cardiac arrest and was found in her bathroom. Her husband, Simon Monjack, died five months later, also from cardiac arrest. Her family suspects foul play.
#18. Matthew Garber
Matthew, known for his role in "Mary Poppins," passed away at the age of 21 in 1977. The cause of death was acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis.
#19. Tara Correa-McMullen
Tara starred in "Judging Amy" as a character who was killed by gang members. She met a similar fate when she was killed by a shotgun blast at the age of 16.
#20. Rob Knox
The actor from "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" tragically died in 2008 at the age 18 while trying to defend his brother from an attacker.
#21. Scotty Beckett
Another child star from "Our Gang" passed away at the age of 38 in 1968. The death was caused by an overdose of barbiturates.
#22. Dana Hill
Dana played Audrey Griswald in National Lampoon’s "European Vacation." At a young age, she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. She slipped into a diabetic coma in May of 1996, suffered a massive stroke in June, and died in July at the age of 32.
#23. Lucille Ricksen
The silent movie star died at the age 14. Lucille fell ill during a filming and was later diagnosed with tuberculosis in 1925.
#24. Josh Ryan Evan
Josh had notable guest spots on "Ally McBeal," "7th Heaven," and "Poltergeist: The Legacy." He also starred as Timmy on the soap opera "Passions." In 2002, Josh died died from complications related to a congenital heart condition
#25. Billy Laughlin
Little Froggy from "Our Gang" died in 1948 at the age of 16. He was a passenger on the back of a motor scooter and was hit by a truck.
#26. Michael Cuccione
The star of TV movie "2gether" died in 2001 just 8 days after his 16th birthday of pneumonia. At the age of 9, Cuccione had survived Hodgkin's disease after rounds of chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant.
#27. Ashleigh Aston Moore
At the age of 26, the "Now and Then" actress died from an accidental heroin overdose in 2007.
#28. Sammi Kane Kraft
The star of the "Bad News Bears "remake died in 2012 from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was a passenger in a car that was rear-ended by a semi-truck.
#29. Norman Chaney
The child actor who played Chubby from "Our Gang" died in 1936 at age 21. Chaney died from complications during surgery for his glandular disorder.
#30. Michelle Thomas
The popular star who played the role of Myra Monkhouse of "Family Matters"died at the age of 30 in 1998. She was diagnosed with a rare form of stomach cancer and had two surgeries for it. She died shortly after being released from the hospital after the 2nd surgery.
#1. Bridgette Andersen
The "Savannah Smiles" star died in 1997 at the age of 21 from a drug overdose.
#2. Gary Coleman
The star of "Different Strokes" known for saying, "What you talkin' about Willis?" passed away at the age of 42 from a brain hemorrhage.
#3. Judith Barsi
She starred in "Jaws: The Revenge" and was the voice of "The Land Before Time." She was murdered by her father and then he committed suicide. She was only 10 years old.
#4. Lee Thompson Young
Young committed suicide at the age of 29 in 2013. The Disney star had suffered from bipolar disorder.
#5. Heather O'Rourke
She played Carol Anne in Speilberg's 1982 movie "Poltergeist" and sequels, "Poltergeist II: The Other Side" and "Poltergeist III."
In 1988, during the filming of 'Poltergeist III', Heather suffered flu-like symptoms that were the result of congenital intestinal stenosis. She went into cardiac arrest and died on the operating table at the age of 12.
#6. Brad Renfro
Renfro was one of main stars of "The Client." He died in 2008 at age 25 of an accidental heroin overdose.
#7. Carl Switzer
Alfalfa from 'Our Gang' was played by Carl Switzer. He was shot during a fight with a man who believed owed him money. He was only 31 years old.
#8. Dana Plato
Dana played in the television series "Different Strokes." She died at the age of 35 in 1999 after taking a fatal dose of lortab and valium.
#9. Jonathan Brandis
The "Ladybugs" star died in 2003 at age 27. Brandis was found alive after trying to hang himself. He died from injuries.
Jonathan Brandis
#10. Anissa Jones
Sadly, the main character of "Family Affair" died in 1976 at 18. She received her $70,000 trust when she became a legal adult and got into a life of drugs. She died of an overdose of barbiturates, phencyclidine, and cocaine.
#11. Corey Haim
The star of 80's teen films like the "Lost Boys," "Lucas," and "License to Drive" turned to drugs when his career slowed down. He was 38 when he died of complications due to pneumonia.
#12. Justin Pierce
He was best known for his role as Casper in "Kids." Justin never got his acting career off the ground. He appeared in few episodes of "Malcolm in the Middle" and in "Next Friday." He hung himself in Las Vegas at the age of 25.
#13. J. Madison Wright Morris
Morris, who is best-known for her role in "Grace Under Fire," died in 2006 at age 21. She received a heart transplant at the age of 15. The actress died from a heart attack one day after coming back from her honeymoon.
#14. River Phoenix
The child and teen star of "Stand by Me" and "Explorers" died in 1993 at age 23. He collapsed outside of the Viper Room nightclub in Los Angeles. He died from an overdose of cocaine and morphine.
#15. Bobby Driscoll
Bobby Driscoll started in several Disney productions, "Song of the South," "So Dear To My Heart," and "Treasure Island." He was also the voice of Peter Pan. As an adult, he had trouble finding work and started using drugs. His body was found in a New York tenement on March 30, 1968.
#16. Christopher Pettiet
The popular teen star of "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead" died of drug overdose in in 2000.
#17. Brittany Murphy
As a young teen, Brittany appeared in "Blossom" and "Drexel's Class." Her first big screen appearance was in "Clueless." She also had a role in "Girl Interrupted" and starred with Ashton Kutcher in "Just Married." She had a promising career ahead of her, but her life was cut short at the age of 32. She went into cardiac arrest and was found in her bathroom. Her husband, Simon Monjack, died five months later, also from cardiac arrest. Her family suspects foul play.
#18. Matthew Garber
Matthew, known for his role in "Mary Poppins," passed away at the age of 21 in 1977. The cause of death was acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis.
#19. Tara Correa-McMullen
Tara starred in "Judging Amy" as a character who was killed by gang members. She met a similar fate when she was killed by a shotgun blast at the age of 16.
#20. Rob Knox
The actor from "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" tragically died in 2008 at the age 18 while trying to defend his brother from an attacker.
#21. Scotty Beckett
Another child star from "Our Gang" passed away at the age of 38 in 1968. The death was caused by an overdose of barbiturates.
#22. Dana Hill
Dana played Audrey Griswald in National Lampoon’s "European Vacation." At a young age, she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. She slipped into a diabetic coma in May of 1996, suffered a massive stroke in June, and died in July at the age of 32.
#23. Lucille Ricksen
The silent movie star died at the age 14. Lucille fell ill during a filming and was later diagnosed with tuberculosis in 1925.
#24. Josh Ryan Evan
Josh had notable guest spots on "Ally McBeal," "7th Heaven," and "Poltergeist: The Legacy." He also starred as Timmy on the soap opera "Passions." In 2002, Josh died died from complications related to a congenital heart condition
#25. Billy Laughlin
Little Froggy from "Our Gang" died in 1948 at the age of 16. He was a passenger on the back of a motor scooter and was hit by a truck.
#26. Michael Cuccione
The star of TV movie "2gether" died in 2001 just 8 days after his 16th birthday of pneumonia. At the age of 9, Cuccione had survived Hodgkin's disease after rounds of chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant.
#27. Ashleigh Aston Moore
At the age of 26, the "Now and Then" actress died from an accidental heroin overdose in 2007.
#28. Sammi Kane Kraft
The star of the "Bad News Bears "remake died in 2012 from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was a passenger in a car that was rear-ended by a semi-truck.
#29. Norman Chaney
The child actor who played Chubby from "Our Gang" died in 1936 at age 21. Chaney died from complications during surgery for his glandular disorder.
#30. Michelle Thomas
The popular star who played the role of Myra Monkhouse of "Family Matters"died at the age of 30 in 1998. She was diagnosed with a rare form of stomach cancer and had two surgeries for it. She died shortly after being released from the hospital after the 2nd surgery.