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ThomasE · 12-25-2007, 03:32 PM

I read it on IMDB. What happened? I heard that he hung himself four years ago. My gosh! I did not know. How could have I missed that?

gidgetgrape · 12-25-2007, 10:16 PM

Yes, sad but true. The news wasn't reported until almost a week after I believe.

ThomasE · 12-26-2007, 02:06 AM

Why would he do that? He was one of the child actors that I kinda looked up to when I was growing up. Why would he do that? What was so bad in his life that would make him go that route? I am happy to post the first official topic on the "Seaquest DSV" board but am saddened that it had to start off this way.

gidgetgrape · 12-26-2007, 01:28 PM

Jonathan's friends stated that he was upset about not being in the spotlight anymore. As he got older, the number of roles he was offered declined. He auditioned for the role of Anakin Skywalker, but lost the part to Hayden Christensen. His parents blamed his used of the acne medication Accutane, which reportedly increases depression. But, nothing ever explains suicide. I wish he would have received help. I miss him.

catlover79 · 12-26-2007, 02:02 PM

It indeed was sad to hear that. He was close to my own age, and I remember reading about him in the teen magazines and seeing him in movies like Ladybugs and Never Ending Story, too. His relationship with Tatanya Ali (Fresh Prince) got a lot of attention. What a shame, and a waste.

browneyes106 · 04-27-2009, 01:02 AM

I remember E! had a special on him for apart of Broken Dreams documentary. On the show Tatayna Ali and actress Danielle Harris both said that for a few years before his death that Jonathan often talked about suicide and other famous people who talked about suicide. I think he had mental problems that he didn't seek help for. I thought he was a great actor and very underrated

TMC · 10-15-2024, 12:39 AM

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On November 12, 2003, Jonathan Brandis -- the beloved '90s teen star known for SeaQuest DSV and The NeverEnding Story II -- died by suicide at the age of 27. Brandis, who struggled with his transition from teen heartthrob to adult actor, left an indelible imprint on the entertainment industry during his brief career and serves as a cautionary tale about the difficulties of life in Hollywood.

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TMC · 07-10-2025, 09:46 PM

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Welcome to the channel. In today’s video, we explore the extraordinary rise and tragic fall of Jonathan Brandis—a 90s icon whose face graced magazine covers, whose voice spoke to a generation, and whose inner pain went unseen by the world. From It and The NeverEnding Story II to SeaQuest DSV, he was more than just a teen heartthrob—he was a gifted actor, a brilliant mind, and a deeply sensitive soul. This is the story of fame, pressure, identity, and the quiet battle behind the spotlight. Jonathan’s life reminds us that behind every smile is a story—and sometimes, the brightest lights cast the darkest shadows.

TMC · 08-30-2025, 03:19 PM

The Tragic Story of '90s Child Actor Jonathan Brandis, Who Died at Age 27

Brandis, a teen heartthrob who starred in NeverEnding Story II, Ladybugs and seaQuest DSV, was just 27 when he died.

12-25-2007, 03:32 PM	#1
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	What happened to Jonathan Brandis? I read it on IMDB. What happened? I heard that he hung himself four years ago. My gosh! I did not know. How could have I missed that?
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12-26-2007, 02:02 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	It indeed was sad to hear that. He was close to my own age, and I remember reading about him in the teen magazines and seeing him in movies like Ladybugs and Never Ending Story, too. His relationship with Tatanya Ali (Fresh Prince) got a lot of attention. What a shame, and a waste.
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browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,097	I remember E! had a special on him for apart of Broken Dreams documentary. On the show Tatayna Ali and actress Danielle Harris both said that for a few years before his death that Jonathan often talked about suicide and other famous people who talked about suicide. I think he had mental problems that he didn't seek help for. I thought he was a great actor and very underrated
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12-25-2007, 10:16 PM	#2
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	Yes, sad but true. The news wasn't reported until almost a week after I believe.

12-26-2007, 02:06 AM	#3
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	Why would he do that? He was one of the child actors that I kinda looked up to when I was growing up. Why would he do that? What was so bad in his life that would make him go that route? I am happy to post the first official topic on the "Seaquest DSV" board but am saddened that it had to start off this way.

12-26-2007, 01:28 PM	#4
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	Jonathan's friends stated that he was upset about not being in the spotlight anymore. As he got older, the number of roles he was offered declined. He auditioned for the role of Anakin Skywalker, but lost the part to Hayden Christensen. His parents blamed his used of the acne medication Accutane, which reportedly increases depression. But, nothing ever explains suicide. I wish he would have received help. I miss him.

08-30-2025, 03:19 PM	#9
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,642	The Tragic Story of '90s Child Actor Jonathan Brandis, Who Died at Age 27 Brandis, a teen heartthrob who starred in NeverEnding Story II, Ladybugs and seaQuest DSV, was just 27 when he died.