10 child stars who tragically died very young (With Pictures)

9. Bridgette Andersen

Bridgette Andersen was barely an adult when she died at the age of 21. She was a child actress and was most known for her role in Savannah Smiles. She also appeared in Washington Mistress, Family Ties, Remington Steele, Fever Pitch, The Golden Girls, and The Parent Trap II. Anderson was estranged from her family and got into alcohol and substance abuse. She died of an apparently accidental overdose on May 18, 1997, although she was reportedly trying to get clean and sober. She had been nominated for four Young Artist Awards between 1983 and 1986.

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