MSN is reporting that Christopher Penn was found dead.
Actor Chris Penn, brother of Sean Penn, was found dead Tuesday at a condominium near the beach in Santa Monica, police said.
Police said they discovered the 40-year-old actor's body around 4 p.m. Lt. Frank Fabrega said there were no obvious signs of foul play.
Sean Penn's publicist, Mara Buxbaum, issued a statement saying that "the Penn family would appreciate the media's respect of their privacy during this difficult time."
Chris Penn's body was found inside the four-story condominium complex after police were called by someone from within the building, Fabrega said.
An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death, authorities said.
He was a Democrat like his brothers Sean & Micheal, sharing our dismay with George W. Bush. A new movie "The Darwin Awards" was to premere at this year's Sundance Festival.
Chris was a veteran actor with many popular movies under his belt. Such as "Rush Hour", "Rumble Fish", "Starsky & Hutch" movie, "The Boy's Club", " To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar", "The Reservoir Dogs", "Footloose", "All the Right Moves" and many more!
A complete list of his movies and his roles in them
Sorry to see you leave us, Chris.