Brad Everett Young, a well-known Hollywood actor and celebrity photographer, has passed away at the age of 46. His death came after a tragic car accident. His publicists recently confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter. Brad was a true supporter of arts education. He captured countless Hollywood stars on the red carpet and also acted in several movies. On September 14, 2025, Brad was driving alone when he got into a severe accident. He suffered serious injuries and later died in the hospital, while the other driver survived.
Brad was born and raised in Danville, Virginia, the middle child among three siblings. He studied at Chatham High School and later at Averett University. During his school and college years, he worked as a writer, graphic designer, and photographer for school magazines and newspapers. Initially, he thought about a career in the medical field, but eventually, he followed his passion for the arts and the glamour world. He once said that moving to Los Angeles gave him the chance to make choices based on opportunities. He auditioned for a TV series, got the role, joined the Screen Actors Guild, and quickly fell in love with the industry and the journey it required.
Brad became a familiar face on Hollywood’s red carpets, photographing stars for top publications like The Hollywood Reporter, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, People, and Variety. Some of the actors he photographed include David Harbour, Seth Green, Emma Caulfield Ford, Kevin Daniels, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Harvey Guillen. As an actor, he appeared in shows like Boy Meets World, Felicity, Grey’s Anatomy, and Numb3rs. He also had roles in movies such as Love & Basketball, Charlie’s Angels, Jurassic Park III, I Love You, Man, The Artist, and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Brad’s publicist, Paul Christensen, said that Brad’s passion for the arts and the people behind them was unmatched. He lived to keep creativity alive, and his legacy will continue through Dream Loud Official. Brad is survived by his brother. His family now faces a very difficult time, and we wish them strength and comfort.
