Former Disney star Lee Thompson Young was found dead Monday in his home. He was 29.

After Young didn't show up for work on the set of TNT's Rizzoli & Isles on Monday morning, concerned staffers called his Los Angeles home to check on him. When the notified landlord opened the door to Young's apartment he found the actor's body, according to TMZ. The website also reported that the actor committed suicide by shooting himself.

"It is with great sadness that I announce that Lee Thompson Young tragically took his own life this morning," his publicist said. "Lee was more than just a brilliant young actor, he was a wonderful and gentle soul who will be truly missed."

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Young played Detective Barry Frost on Rizzoli & Isles since the show's premiere in 2010. He starred alongside Angie Harmon, Jordan Bridges, Sasha Alexander, Bruce McGill and Lorraine Bracco. The actor also made appearances on several other TV shows including South Beach, Scrubs, CSI: NY and Smallville. His breakthrough role was playing the lead character on Disney's The Famous Jett Jackson from 1998 to 2001.

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"It's always a really great feeling when I talk to people who watched Jett Jackson, because we were the same age," he told Entertainment Weekly in 2011. "We were all kids. I was 13 when I started working on that show and that was part of my childhood. And it's kind of like we have that in common."

Fellow Hollywood stars took to Twitter to express their condolences.

"I had the pleasure of working w/ #LeeThompsonYoung on Flash Forward & he was an extremely talented beautiful soul. My thoughts & prayers are with his loved ones #RIP," actress Gabrielle Union tweeted.

"My heart is broken today. RIP to my dear friend and brother Lee Thompson Young. Writing partner/Friend/Brother #HeartAche," Columbus Short tweeted.

"Heartbroken at the loss of Lee Thompson Young. Devastating. Rest in peace," actress Sherri Saum tweeted.

"My heart goes out to Lee Thompson Young RIP.. These child stars are leaving us too soon! My heart is aching…" actress Tia Mowry tweeted.

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