Kris Kross’ Chris Kelly passed away in his home from unknown causes at age 34. We’ve heard the stories of financial challenges and medical problems that he endured in the ensuing years after the duo reached the top of the charts with “Jump.”
Unfortunately, the tragic stories of child stars who were unable to transition into adulthood is nothing new in entertainment and Hollywood. And even for those who were able to transfer their skills later in life, their journeys were punctuated by drug and alcohol addiction or they were unable to properly handle the pressures of fame and, for one reason or another, lost the battle.
Here is a list of other former child stars who died too young.
