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

One of the young stars of hit 90s show 7th Heaven has tragically died following a horror early morning car crash in California.

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, reports The Sun.

According to TMZ, Lorenzo was driving his Toyota Camry in San Bernardino, California, at approximately 3am when the accident happened.

Brino was just 21.

He played one of the Camden twins.

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 on Sunday.

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.”

His sister Mimi shared a tribute following news of his death.

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

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

The twins were in rotation. Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

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

This article originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission