Leo O’Brien, 41, a co-star of the cult classic The Last Dragon, died in New York on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
“He’s been having a little problem. He’s been through a lot of tough times. It’s unfortunate,” said his former cast mate, Taimak Guarrielo, in a statement to the media.
Last year, O’Brien was shot three times in Harlem after an argument with an acquaintance and has been working hard to resurrect his career.
The cause of death is unknown.