Jennifer Lawrence is said to be ‘heartbroken’ over the sudden suicide of her 27-year-old friend, MTV reality star Clay Adler.
‘Clay brings Jennifer back to her humble beginnings and really has made Jennifer feel heartbroken,’ an anonymous source told HollywoodLife.
The two used to pal around together when they were both auditioning in Hollywood and Adler was semi-famous thanks to his appearances on two seasons of Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County, a spinoff of the popular Laguna Beach.
Hollywood dreams: Clay had hoped to become and actor but struggled to land a big role. At the time he was close to then fellow up and comer, Jennifer Lawrence (posing together on the red carpet at the Movieguide Awards in 2007)
Clay became known for his appearances in two seasons of an MTV Laguna Beach spinoff, Newport Harbor
Adler was only 27 when he took his own life while out in the desert with friends. His father Frank said there were ‘no real signs’ of what might have triggered the tragedy
The photogenic pair attended the Movieguide Awards together in 2007. Jennifer’s career skyrocketed, even winning her an Oscar in 2013. Adler’s entertainment career never quite got off the ground after Newport Harbor.
The source says the star is taking her old pal’s death hard.
‘It is really sad because she remembers him fondly and never wants to hear anything like this happen to anyone, especially to someone she once knew very well. It’s a shame and she is really bummed out over it,’ the person said.
Adler reportedly was out in the desert on March 25 shooting guns with friends when he turned it on himself, shooting himself in the head, according to TMZ.
He died in hospital the following day. Police said there were no alcohol or drugs in his system at the time. He reportedly had a history of mental illness.
