Brad Bufanda, best known for his work on Veronica Mars, has died, his rep, Kirsten Solem, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 34.
Bufanda died by suicide on Wednesday, just after midnight, Ed Winter of the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Department said. “There was a note,” Winter said.
The rep for the actor said that the family is asking for privacy at this time. “We are completely devastated for he was an extremely talented young actor and wonderful, caring human being,” Solem said. “He was reviving his career having just completed two movies, and we are shocked and saddened by his passing.”
Bufanda jumped from a building in the 300 block of Fuller Avenue, Winter said. His body was found by a transient, who called police.
Bufanda played Felix Toombs on Veronica Mars. He also appeared on CSI: Miami, Malcolm in the Middle, Even Stevens, Days of Our Lives and Boston Public.
“I’m heartbroken to hear of Brad Bufanda’s passing. He did great work on Veronica Mars. My heart goes out to his family,” Veronica Mars showrunner Rob Thomas tweeted.
