TMZ EXCLUSIVE: ‘Last Dragon’ Star Dead — Leo O’Brien Dies in NYC

'Last Dragon' Star Dead — Leo O'Brien Dies in NYC

25 minutes ago by TMZ Staff

Leo O'Brien, one of the stars of "The Last Dragon" … has died in NYC, TMZ has learned.

Leo played Bruce Leroy's little brother Richie Green in the 1985 cult classic film.

Details surrounding O'Brien's death are unclear … but law enforcement sources tell us the actor passed away Wednesday morning, and an autopsy is scheduled for today.

Leo's "Dragon" co-star Taimak (sho 'nuff) says family members believe O'Brien had been in failing health recently.

As TMZ first reported … O'Brien survived two gunshot wounds just over a year ago in Harlem. Police arrested a suspect who was charged with attempted murder.

O'Brien was 41 years old.

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