American movie stars died before 21

Here are 3 famous actors from United States of America died before 21:

Josh Ryan Evans

Josh Ryan Evans (January 10, 1982 Hayward-August 5, 2002 San Diego) also known as Joshua Ryan Evans, Josh Evans or JRE was an American actor.

He died caused by surgical complications.

Josh Ryan Evans was best known for his role as Timmy Lenox in the soap opera "Passions". He began his acting career at the age of 10 and appeared in numerous TV shows and films including "Ally McBeal" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". Despite his small stature (he was 3'2" due to a rare form of dwarfism), Evans had a big personality and was beloved by many in the entertainment industry. In addition to his acting career, he was also a philanthropist and advocate for those with disabilities. He founded the Joshua Ryan Evans Foundation in 2002 to help support children with disabilities and their families.

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Billy Laughlin

Billy Laughlin (July 5, 1932 San Gabriel-August 31, 1948 La Puente) also known as William Robert Laughlin was an American actor and child actor.

He died as a result of traffic collision.

Billy Laughlin was best known for his role as Froggy in the Our Gang comedy film series from 1940-1944. He joined the series in 1940 at the age of eight and quickly became a fan favorite. In addition to his acting career, Laughlin was also an accomplished dancer and appeared in several musical films. At the time of his death, he was only 16 years old and had already made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. His tragic passing was a great loss to the industry and his fans.

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Junior Durkin

Junior Durkin (July 2, 1915 New York City-May 4, 1935 San Diego) a.k.a. Trent Bernard Durkin, Trent Durkin, Junior Dirkin or Junior was an American actor.

He died in traffic collision.

Durkin started his career in the film industry during the silent film era as a child actor. He is best known for his role as Huckleberry Finn in the 1931 film "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn". During his brief career, which ended with his untimely death at the age of 19, he starred in numerous films alongside famous actors such as Bette Davis and Boris Karloff. Durkin retired from acting at the age of 18 but was tragically killed the following year in a car accident while driving to a friend's wedding in San Diego. Despite his short-lived career, he remains a beloved figure in the history of American cinema.

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