7th Heaven star Lorenzo Brino dead at 21 after early morning horror crash

LORENZO Brino - who appeared on the popular show 7th Heaven - tragically passed away at the age of 21 last Monday.

The former child actor lost control of his car and struck a pole.

reported that Lorenzo was driving his Toyota Camry in San Bernardino County at approximately 3 AM when the accident happened.

The quadruplet was the sole occupant of the car and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Although the accident happened a week ago, his identity was only confirmed today.

News started to break when Lorenzo's friends and family posted tributes to the California native.

His sister, Mimi, posted on Instagram: "To my amazing and crazy brother. You might be gone but it’s true when people say 'gone but never forgotten'. Saying that you were a blessing is an understatement.

"You brought light to so many lives and you did so much with the too short of a life that you had. I had the privilege of growing up side by side with you for an absolutely wild 21 years.

"Believe me when I say that you drove me so insane at times, but you were also a part of some of my most cherished memories. I am so so happy to know that I was beyond loved by you and that I forever have a guardian angel by my side.

"Rest In Peace Lorenzo, I love you now and I’ll love you forever."

Lorenzo appeared on the popular show 7th Heaven and played twins Sam and David Camden.

The young actor and his two brothers played the part and were in constant rotation.

He first appeared as a newborn in 1999 and was a main character until the show's finale in 2007.

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