‘Greys Anatomy’ Actor, Celebrity Photographer Brad Everett Young Dies Tragically At Age 46

Actor and celebrity photographer Brad Everett Young died in a wrong-way car crash Sept. 14 at the age of 46.

Young’s publicist Paul Christensen confirmed the star died at the scene of the collision after his car was hit by another vehicle driving the wrong way on a California Freeway, publicist Paul Christensen told The Hollywood Reporter. Young was behind the wheel of his car on the 134 Freeway after seeing a movie. The other driver was taken to the hospital and survived the incident.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 03: Brad Everett Young attends the special screening of “Ballerina” at TCL Chinese Theatre on June 03, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)

Young appeared in several television shows and movies over the course of his lengthy career in Hollywood. He launched his career in entertainment in 1999 with appearances in “Popular,” “Boy Meets World” and Felicity.” He also appeared on “Charmed,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “The Practice” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”

His film appearances included “Rumor Has It,” “Austin Powers in Goldmember” and “The Artist.” His last movie credit was “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” in 2017. Off camera, Young established Dream Loud Official, an organization aimed at restoring and ensuring the continuation of music and art programs in schools.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 12: Brad Everett Young attends the “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” Los Angeles Creators Screening at Paramount Pictures Studios on May 12, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

“Brad’s passion for both the arts and the people behind them was unmatched,” Christensen told The Hollywood Reporter.

“He lived his mission of keeping creativity alive, and his legacy will continue through Dream Loud Official,” he said.

Young was an avid celebrity photographer with a following of more than 2 million on Instagram. He captured images of David Harbour, Seth Green and Gavin Casalegno, to name a few, according to People.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 23: Brad Everett Young attends “Megalopolis”: The Ultimate IMAX Experience In Los Angeles at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 23, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)

Fans and loved ones are sharing fond memories of the star on social media as they come to terms with the tragic news. (RELATED: Sidney ‘Omen’ Brown, Producer For Beyonce And Drake, Dead At Age 49)

Funeral arrangements have not been publicly announced.