Los Angeles is in mourning over the untimely passing of rising star Austin Majors.

 Los Angeles is in mourning over the untimely passing of rising star Austin Majors.

The tragic news of the premature death of Austin Majors, the teenage star of the critically acclaimed television series The Heights, shook the entertainment industry to its core yesterday. He was 27 years old at the time. MajorsThe following is an excerpt from a statement that was issued by a spokeswoman for the Majors family: "Austin was an exceptionally gifted, kind, and generous spirit who brought happiness and light to everyone who was fortunate enough to be in his presence. Everyone who knew him will suffer a great loss as a result of his passing."Majors was renowned for his charisma, small-town charm, and unwavering commitment to his profession. Fans of the show, who referred to him with affection as "Aussie," were devastated to learn of his passing when they found out about it.

The official cause of death has not been determined; however, there is a great deal of conjecture concerning the circumstances surrounding this young actor's passing. The Hollywood Reporter spoke with a number of his close friends, and all of them reacted to the news of his passing with shock and bewilderment.One of his closest friends, who requested that their anonymity be maintained, was quoted as saying, "I spoke to him the night before and he sounded so cheerful, so full of life." "I just don't understand how this could have happened; it's so upsetting."

It has been astounding to see the amount of love and support that his friends, family, and fans have shown for him in this time of need. People are sharing their memories of the adored star with the hashtag #RIPAustinMajors, which is now trending on Twitter.It is too early to tell how the beloved show that made Majors a star will be affected by his passing or how the entertainment industry will look back on him in the years to come. But if there's one thing we know for sure, it's that the world won't be the same without him in it.