TV Star Drew Osborne Dead at 29
Drew Osborne was born on March 11, 1991, in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2003, when he was 12, his family moved to Los Angeles—something that set the stage for both Drew and his younger brother, Brandon Osborne, to pursue careers in acting.
Career Highlights
Drew worked steadily across TV and film from childhood through his late twenties. Some of his notable roles include:
- Private Practice (2007): played Stevie Walker in Season 1
- Criminal Minds (2011): portrayed Peter Lidge in Suspect Behavior and a young Chase Whitaker in “Epilogue”
- Awkward. (2011): appeared in one episode as “Emo”
- The Mentalist, Castle, CSI, Cold Case, Hannah Montana, and more
His final credited performance was as Brent in the 2014 short series The Temp Agency.
Personal Life
Off-screen, Drew enjoyed staying active—rock climbing, swimming, and dirt biking were among his hobbies. His brother Brandon also followed in his footsteps, working as an actor.
Tragic Passing
Drew Osborne died on January 4, 2021, at his home in Los Angeles, at just 29 years old. His death was attributed to alcohol addiction—a struggle he faced privately but which ultimately claimed his life.
Tribute
Among those who paid tribute to Drew Osborne was actress Lucy Hale, who shared a heartfelt message on Instagram alongside a photo of the two from their younger years. “Drew & I had been buds since we were teens,” she wrote, calling him “an undeniably special soul.” Hale reflected on their deep bond, saying Drew was “one of my first friends in LA” and someone who had “the most incredible spirit.” She remembered his “kind, compassionate, so smart, SO FUNNY” nature and described the loss as “unimaginable for all that knew him.” Hale emphasized how rare and meaningful their connection was: “Very rarely do you have a connection with someone where you don’t have to say a word. I could sit in silence with Drew and he would just get it.” She closed her tribute with love and grief, writing, “I will miss you forever and I’ll see you on the other side sweet one.”
