In 2008, Sons of Anarchy debuted on FX and quickly took the world by storm. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least 13 years of age, and have read and agree to the PopCulture.com Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, By Stephen Andrew The only times I saw him angry is with regards to his character on the show,” the source tells PEOPLE. Lewis passed seven months after a routine medical visit revealed that he had stage 4 … RELATED: Johnny Lewis Called a ‘Threat to Any Community’ Before He Killed a Woman. dark moments that defined the young actor, he reportedly struggled with mental health issues, 'Sons of Anarchy': Looking Back at Johnny Lewis' Death and Alleged Murder, 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Star Lyssa Chapman Looks Back 'Before It All' in Throwback Photo of Stepmom Beth, 'Hocus Pocus' Stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy Reunite in Sanderson Sisters Costumes, How Priscilla Presley Is Reportedly Helping Daughter Lisa Marie Following Death of Grandson Benjamin Keough, Kim Kardashian Cries While Recalling Paris Robbery in Emotional Interview With David Letterman, Amy Duggar Blasts Fan for Telling Her to Have More Children, Rob Riggle's Wife Files for Divorce After 21-Year Marriage, Adele's Estranged Father Mark Evans Called Police on Neighbor for Playing Her Music, Jon Voight Goes After 'Evil' Joe Biden in New Pro-Trump Video. When police arrived on the scene of Lewis' death, they discovered that his 81-year-old landlord, Catherine Davis, and her cat had both been murdered. Five days later, officers responding to a 911 call of a woman screaming were told that Lewis had fought with two men – it wasn’t clear if this was before or after the landlady was killed – and that Lewis died after a fall, possibly from a wall or balcony, according to police. The unhinged actor, who played one-testicled biker-gang wanna-be "Half Sack" on "Sons of Anarchy," smashed David's furniture and beat and strangled her. While in jail, Lewis reportedly displayed issues that landed him in the psychiatric ward. It was Johnny who refused to comply.". “It’s a terrible tragedy as far as we’re concerned and were digging into the bottom of it,” LAPD spokesman Andrew Smith tells PEOPLE. Lewis' acting career spanned 12 years and included a star turn in 2007's "Aliens vs. Puerto Ricans poised to vote on statehood — and make political waves from NYC to Washington, D.C. Muslim man denied German citizenship for refusing to shake woman’s hand, Death of elderly NYC golf course caretaker attacked by teens ruled a homicide, 24 people aboard sinking boat rescued by cruise ship off Florida coast, Ice Cube says CNN and Chris Cuomo ‘can’t handle the truth’ after canceling interview amid Trump controversy. Appearing as Kip "Half-Sack" Epps, a prospect member of the crew, Lewis felt his fame-trajectory get a sudden burst of power. Specially, he lived in the North Hollywood and Sherman Oaks neighborhoods. Entertainment Tonight/TV Guide Network. Copyright 2018 PopCulture.com. An actor in the series "Sons of Anarchy," who was once Katy Perry's lover, killed his elderly landlady and dismembered her cat before plummeting off a roof to his death in Los Angeles Wednesday, sources said. One of his more notable roles was on The O.C., which he followed up with the horror films Aliens vs. He was scheduled multiple times for MRIs but constantly refused, as his father was quoted as saying that he "pursued and encouraged psychiatric treatment for his son. All these years later, the life and death of Lewis continues to be a very bizarre and tragic story, full of big dreams and dark moments that defined the young actor. Following Lewis' tragic demise, Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter opened up and spoke candidly about the young actor. Specifically, alcohol and marijuana have been listed as two substances that those closest to him pushed for Lewis to go to a rehabilitation center for help with. Lewis was a big part of that whirlwind popularity. When he turned 18, Lewis moved out and began to pursue an acting career. You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. Early on in his career, Lewis landed bit parts on shows such as Undressed, 7th Heaven, and Malcolm in the Middle. The stories from the day Lewis died are all unclear but, according to reports, his behavior had grown to be volatile. "It was a tragic end for an extremely talented guy, who unfortunately had lost his way," Sutter said in a statement. "It's a terrible tragedy," says a police spokesman after the discovery of Johnny Lewis's body. Coyote Ugly Turns 20: Where Is the Cast Now? A source close to Lewis, however, was surprised by the tragic events. The actor pleaded no contest Aug. 8 to assault with a deadly weapon and then on Aug. 17 he pleaded no contest to burglary, according to court records. Investigators are probing whether Johnny Lewis' bizarre rampage was fueled by a popular new synthetic drug called Smiles, police said.