Tragic Discovery
Actor Nicky Katt, known for roles in CHiPs, Dazed and Confused, and Boston Public, has died by suicide at age 54. According to TMZ, Katt’s landlord found him deceased in his Los Angeles apartment on April 8 after repeated attempts to contact him. No suicide note was found.

Family Statement
Katt’s sister, Elise Ravenscroft, confirmed his passing on April 14: “He died by suicide after battling with depression—one that he fought bravely but quietly.” She urged others to recognize mental illness as “real, powerful, and often invisible.”

Career Highlights
Katt began acting as a child and went on to earn praise for diverse performances in Boiler Room, The Way of the Gun, School of Rock, and Sin City. Director Robert Rodriguez called him “a true artist” who “created his own truly original brand of magic.”

Tributes and Reflections
The Dazed and Confused team praised Katt’s “intense performances and unique presence.” Jamie Kennedy remembered him as “one of the most naturally funny people” he’d worked with. In a past interview, Katt reflected on Hollywood life, saying, “There’s so much desperation in the air… it eats away at you.”