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THE TRAGIC death of actor Johnny Lewis has been in the spotlight for years due to its connection to a murder case.
Here we take a look at the life of the late star, whose case is highlighted in the Investigation Discovery series Death by Fame.
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Who was Johnny Lewis?
Johnny Lewis was a film and television actor born on October 29, 1983, in Los Angeles, California.
Prior to his death, he starred in several productions but he was arguably best known for his role as Kip “Hal Sack” Epps in the FX series Sons of Anarchy.
Other acting credits include appearances in the shows Bones, Criminal Minds, The O.C., Drake & Josh, and Cold Case.
What was Johnny Lewis’ cause of death?
Lewis was found dead in Los Angels at the age of 28 on September 26, 2012.
After an investigation, it was determined that the late star either jumped or fell from the rooftop of the Writers’ Villa after he allegedly beat and killed his 81-year-old landlady Catherine Davis.
At first, many suspected that Lewis was under the influence, but autopsy results showed that there were no drugs or alcohol in his system, according to Reuters.
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“It’s a terrible tragedy as far as we’re concerned and were digging into the bottom of it,” LAPD spokesman Andrew Smith told PEOPLE at the time.
While Lewis’ death might have been a shock to some, sources from Sons of Anarchy told E! News that it “wasn’t a secret that Johnny had issues he was dealing with.”
Just days prior to his death, Lewis had been released from jail after serving time for pleading no contest to assault with a deadly weapon and burglary charges, according to PEOPLE.
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Lewis’ downfall came shortly after he sustained head injuries in a high-speed motorcycle accident, however, it is unclear if that played a role in his erratic behavior.
Lewis’ father, Michael Lewis, scheduled two MRIs for his son after he noticed the bizarre behavior, but the actor refused to undergo them, according to LA Magazine.
Was Johnny Lewis married?
While Lewis might have been a big-time star, he would often keep details of his personal life out of the media.
His only known relationships were with Katy Perry (2005-2006), and actress Diane Gaeta (2008-2010), who is the mother of his daughter Culla May.
At the time of his passing, Lewis was not married or in a known relationship.
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