Brad Everett Young: Actor and Celebrity Photographer Dies in Tragic Accident

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Sad news has engulfed the Hollywood entertainment industry after Brad Everett Young, a renowned actor and celebrity photographer, was confirmed dead.

Young passed away at the age of 46 after being involved in a tragic car accident in Los Angeles.

The tragic incident occurred on Sunday evening, September 14, 2025, on Freeway 134, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

The vehicle Brad Everett Young was driving was struck by an oncoming car, causing a fatal collision that claimed his life.

Brad Everett Young's passing was confirmed by his publicist, Paul Christensen, who broke the sad news to the public.

This loss has left a deep sorrow for his family, colleagues, and fans who knew him for his dedication and work in the entertainment industry.

Brad Everett Young, who appeared on shows such as "Grey's Anatomy" and "Boy Meets World," died in a car crash in Los Angeles. He was 46. https://t.co/IJvP1u7JOL pic.twitter.com/YuFSmnGBDT

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Brad Everett Young died at the scene after his vehicle collided head-on with another driver traveling on Freeway 134 in Los Angeles on the evening of September 14, 2025.

Young was watching a movie and driving alone on Highway 134 on Sunday night when his car was struck by a vehicle traveling the wrong way, his publicist, Paul Christensen, told The Hollywood Reporter.

He died at the scene; the other driver survived and was hospitalized.

Although Brad Everett Young died at the scene, the other driver involved in the incident reportedly survived.

The driver was immediately rushed to the hospital for necessary medical treatment.

He is survived by a brother, Chris and memorial arrangements will be announced.

Brad Everett Young was born on July 24, 1979, in Danville, Virginia, the middle child of three.

He attended Chatham High School and then Averett University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Although initially planning to attend medical school, Brad Everett Young later switched to the entertainment industry.

During college, he minored in Journalism and Psychology, even serving as Editor-in-Chief of his high school newspaper and campus news magazine.

Brad Everett Young's acting career began in the late 1990s with small roles in popular TV series such as Grey's Anatomy, Boy Meets World, Felicity, Beverly Hills, 90210, Numb3rs, Popular, and Charmed.

He has also appeared in films such as Love & Basketball (2000), Charlie's Angels (2000), Jurassic Park III (2001), I Love You, Man (2009), The Artist (2011), and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2017).

Besides acting, Brad Everett Young is also widely known as a celebrity photographer in Hollywood.

His work has appeared in major publications such as Vanity Fair, Vogue, The Hollywood Reporter, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, People, and Variety.

He has photographed many famous celebrities such as David Harbour, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Seth Green, using his Instagram account, @bradley206, which has over 2 million followers.

Beyond his acting and photography career, Brad Everett Young is also known as the founder of Dream Loud Official, a campaign dedicated to restoring arts and music education in schools across the United States.

“Brad’s passion for both the arts and the people behind them was unmatched,” his publicist, Paul Christensen said in a statement.

“He lived his mission of keeping creativity alive, and his legacy will continue through Dream Loud Official.”

Young firmly believes that creativity is a vital component of the learning process.

Through Dream Loud Official, he strives to promote the importance of arts and music education and advocates for the reinstatement of these programs in schools.