Brooke McCarter dies aged 52, actor from Lost Boys

Lost Boys star Brooke McCarter died at age 52 on Tuesday from a genetic liver condition.

The actor's family broke the news on Brooke's Facebook page, where friends have expressed their condolences.

'The McCarter family is heartbroken to share the news that Brooke McCarter passed away December 22, 2015 from the genetic liver condition alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AAT). He was 52,' a rep for the family wrote.

Passed away: Lost Boys star Brooke McCarter, pictured in 2010 holding a promotional image from the film, died on Tuesday at age 52

Passed away: Lost Boys star Brooke McCarter, pictured in 2010 holding a promotional image from the film, died on Tuesday at age 52

'Brooke was our loving son, brother, father, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend' 

Later a statement was shared with People: 'He passed this morning, surrounded by close family and friends, including his daughter Kaitlin McCarter, age 12. He will be remembered as a talented actor and musician. He was beloved son, brother, father, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend.

'His family appreciates the thoughts and prayers from family, friends and fans during this very sad and difficult time. Funeral arrangements are still being finalized. Anyone interested in making a donation for further research into the liver disorder he had, please visit alphnet.org.' 

Brooke's Lost Boys co-star Corey Feldman also expressed his sadness over the loss on Twitter.

Iconic: Brooke (far L) starred in the beloved 1980's film The Lost Boys, which is about a gang of vampires in Northern California

Iconic: Brooke (far L) starred in the beloved 1980's film The Lost Boys, which is about a gang of vampires in Northern California

'Very sad!,' he tweeted, along with a link to a news article. 'R.I.P. Brooke!'

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency has the potential to cause liver or lung disease in those it afflicts. 

Brooke first got his start in entertainment as a model, according to his website. 

After landing ad campaigns for JC Penney and Levis and studying under acting coach Stella Adler, Brooke set his sights on Hollywood, where he began working in commercials, his biography adds.

Career: The 52-year-old, pictured in New Jersey in 2010, landed a role in the 1986 skateboard film Thrashin', which also starred Josh Brolin

Career: The 52-year-old, pictured in New Jersey in 2010, landed a role in the 1986 skateboard film Thrashin', which also starred Josh Brolin

The actor was cast in an episode of The Twilight Zone before he landed a part in the 1986 skateboard film Thrashin', which also starred Josh Brolin.

Soon after, he was cast as Paul in the iconic 1987 film Lost Boys.

The film, which also stars Corey Haim and Kiefer Sutherland, is about a gang of vampires living in Santa Clara, California.

More recently, Brooke starred in the Herschell Gordon Lewis-directed horror comedy, The Uh-Oh Show.

Brooke also had a role in the horror film The Emerging Past Directors Cut, which is now in post-production. 

Beloved: The Lost Boys was released in 1987 - Brooke is pictured far right

Beloved: The Lost Boys was released in 1987 - Brooke is pictured far right

Early start: After starting off in modelling, which saw him land ad campaigns for JC Penney and Levi's, Brooke, pictured in 1987 in Beverly Hills, set his sights on Hollywood

Early start: After starting off in modelling, which saw him land ad campaigns for JC Penney and Levi's, Brooke, pictured in 1987 in Beverly Hills, set his sights on Hollywood

 

 

 

 

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