The Lost Boys Star Brooke McCarter Dies at 52
He was not on the list.
Brooke McCarter, best known for playing Paul in The Lost
Boys, has died after suffering from a long-term illness.
The 52-year-old actor "died from liver failure at his
Tampa, Florida home, after having been hospitalized earlier this year, discovered
to have a rare genetic liver disorder, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
(AAT)," a rep for McCarter tells PEOPLE.
"He passed this morning, surrounded by close family and
friends, including his daughter Kaitlin McCarter, age 12," the statement
continues. "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."
In addition to starring in the 1987 vampire hit alongside
Corey Haim, Kiefer Sutherland, Corey Feldman and Jason Patric, McCarter made an
appearance in the cult classic skateboard movie Thrashin' alongside Tony Hawk
and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
McCarter dropped out of show business in 1998 and moved to
Florida to pursue a career in telecommunications, according his website and a
2010 interview with Horror.com. He returned to horror in 2009 with a role in
The Uh-oh Show.
Filmography
Film
Year Film Role Notes
1986 Thrashin' Tyler Credited as Brooke McCarter Jr.
1987 The Lost Boys
Paul
1989 Wired Punk Rocker
2009 The Uh-Oh!
Show Jackie
2011 Emerging Past
Dylan Direct-to-DVD
Television
Year Show Role Notes
1987 The Twilight
Zone Greg 1 Episode, Joy Ride
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