CHRISTOPHER PETTIET – ACCIDENTAL DRUG OVERDOSE

Christopher Pettiet was a young actor back in the ’90s who became famous for playing the role of Jesse James in the Western TV series The Young Riders, which aired during the early ’90s. He also played Zach Crandell in the film Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead. He might not have the most extended list of movie credits to his name, but he certainly made a huge impact, considering the awards he racked up in the earlier part of his career.

On April 12, 2000, he was found dead because of an accidental overdose. To honor his name and the star potential he could have achieved, his acting coach, Kevin McDermott, built a scholarship fund that aimed to help aspiring young talents hone their acting skills without the need for additional loans. The scholarship fund has certainly provided a lot of opportunities to young talents in Hollywood, and we couldn’t think of a better way to honor Christopher’s memory than to have kids like him continue his dream.