Actor Chris Penn, brother of actor/activist Sean Penn has been found dead in his Santa Monica residence. Penn appeared in Resevoir Dogs, Pale Rider and several other films.
Jan. 24 - Actor Chris Penn, brother of Sean Penn, was found dead Tuesday at a Santa Monica residence, police said.
Santa Monica police discovered the actor's body around 4 p.m., Lt. Frank Fabrega said. Police said he was 40 years old.
There were no obvious signs of foul play, Fabrega said.
"The Penn family would appreciate the media's respect of their privacy during this difficult time," Mara Buxbaum, Sean Penn's publicist, said in a statement.
Sounds like a OD, but I dunno.
Posted by: abigail | Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 12:56 AM
Creepy.
Posted by: agent bedhead | Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 01:23 AM
wow
Posted by: ViVi | Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 01:24 AM
I bet it was drugs.
Posted by: teresa | Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 07:41 AM
Wow , they say the 40's are tough on men, heart problems and such. I hope it wasn't drugs or booze.
Posted by: Justice4All | Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 08:15 AM
LA has no heart. It's very superficial and uncaring.
Posted by: splashtc | Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 09:57 AM
every time I pop that Footloose soundtrack into the ol' 8-track player....it just won't be the same
the big question-will Sean pay to investigate the role that the Bush administration played in this death?
Posted by: COLUMBO | Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 11:28 AM
Columbo.
UR BAAAAD
Posted by: Justice4All | Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 01:41 PM
WHAT A WASTE OF A HUMAN LIFE. i REALLY LOVED HIS MOVIES
what a waste ! I really enjoyed all his movies and thought he was a good actor.
My heart goes out to the family .
may you rest in peace Chris.
afmomx3
Posted by: afmomx3 | Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 01:52 PM
Let's here it for the bo-o-o-o-o-y.......
Posted by: COLUMBO | Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 06:23 PM
Im Thinking OD Too, Or Maybe An Heart Attack.....Sad News Indeed.
Posted by: Darlene | Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 07:18 PM
He was a talented man. The show didn't last very long, but I loved him in the Brotherhood of Poland, NH
Posted by: katy | Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 01:48 AM