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Hollywood is left in turmoil after news spread that Lee Thompson Young, the actor known for starring in "The Famous Jett Jackson" and "Rizzoli & Isles," died in an alleged suicide attempt.




Celebrities took to Twitter to share their shocking reactions and memories of the late 29-year-old former Disney hunk that stole the hearts of many.




Gabrielle Union recalled working with Young in the past and gave her condolences to his family.




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

I had the pleasure of working w/ #LeeThompsonYoung on Flash Forward & he was an extremely talented ... https://t.co/ZIszod3eR7

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) August 19, 2013

"Stomp The Yard" actor Columbus Short also voiced his grief and disappointment. He divulged that he and Young were working on a movie before the tragedy. "My heart is broken today. RIP to my dear friend and brother Lee Thompson Young," said Short. "Writing/ Friend/ Brother. #HeartAche...I'm going to make sure the world sees and knows what an amazing writer and visionary Lee Young was. I'm going to make our movie #NoMatterWhat."

My heart is broken today. RIP to my dear friend and brother Lee Thompson Young. Writing partner/Friend/Brother #HeartAche — Columbus Short (@ColumbusShort1) August 19, 2013

Even popular horror director Wes Craven, who worked with Young on "Hills Have Eyes 2," had nothing but kind words to say about the deceased.




"My sympathy to the family of Le Thompson Young and to all those who knew and loved him," tweeted Craven. "I had the pleasure of working with him in 2007 on Hills Have Eyes 2. He was a pro, gifted and warm. The tragedy of this kind of loss is particularly bewildering and painful."

My sympathy to the family of Lee Thompson Young and to all who knew and loved him. (con't)

— Wes Craven (@wescraven) August 19, 2013

More former Disney stars like Tia Mowry and Kristen Storms expressed their love for the young actor who was gone too soon.

My heart goes out to Lee Thompson Young RIP.. These child stars are leaving us too soon! My heart is aching... — Tia Mowry (@TiaMowry) August 19, 2013

Sad day. My thoughts & prayers are w/ Lee Thompson Young's family & friends at this time. He was an amazing young man & won't be forgotten.

— Kirsten Storms (@teenystweeting) August 19, 2013

Young's body was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his Northern Hollywood home Monday morning.