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Brad Everett Young, Actor and Celebrity Photographer, Dies at 46 After Wrong-Way Crash in Los Angeles

His publicist says his arts-education campaign Dream Loud Official will carry forward his legacy.

Overview

  • Young was struck on the 134 Freeway by a vehicle traveling the wrong way and was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other driver was hospitalized.
  • He transitioned from bit roles in series such as Grey's Anatomy and Boy Meets World to a prominent career photographing red carpets for Vanity Fair, Vogue, The Hollywood Reporter and other outlets.
  • Publicist Paul Christensen confirmed the circumstances of the collision and highlighted Young's lifelong commitment to arts education.
  • Colleagues and fans posted tributes on social media, with General Hospital actors Chris McKenna, Bryan Craig and Parry Shen recalling his generosity and recent photo sessions.
  • He is survived by his brother, Chris, with memorial details not yet announced, and reports differ slightly on whether his death is recorded as late Sept. 14 or Sept. 15.