sadly it is true .... link has a link and story on it. Apparently a large newspaper in Cleveland is the only outlet reporting the death.
Update 11/19 5:55 pm - As some commenters have already noted, Jon's death has been confirmed in an announcment by Novel City Pictures which produced The Year That Trembled, in which Jon starred. As for cause of death, the Coroner's office has yet to issue any statements. There are some unconfirmed rumors, including one floating around an online fan club link, in which Jon's family believes that his use of Accutane may have lead to suicide. link
official story on the bottom of the page
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November 19, 2003
Jonathan Brandis, RIP, 1976-2003
On November 12, 2003, 27 year old Jonathan Brandis was found dead in his home. This started started out as a possible internet rumour, after being posted on a sole Cleveland newspaper, but sadly this is now confirmed by the L.A. Coroner's office, as well as The Year That Trembled website. Sympathies and prayers go out to his family and friends in this time of grieving. The cause of death has not been released but there are several rumours
I remember NE2. I prefer the first one.
However, thats really sad. :(
He was a cutie. I remember him best from that Rodney Dangerfield flick, Ladybugs. RIP