Dazed & Confused Actor Nicky Katt Passes Away at 54
Nicky Katt, the actor known for roles in Dazed and Confused and Boston Public, has passed away at the age of 54. News of his death surfaced recently, with confirmation later provided by both his family and the L.A. County Medical Examiner. Many wish to learn about the what happened to Nicky Katt and the circumstances surrounding his death.
Here's what we know so far about Nicky Katt's death.
Nicky Katt died by suicide at age 54, according to a statement released by his sister Elise Ravenscroft and confirmed by the L.A. County Medical Examiner.
The actor was found dead on April 8, 2025, in his Burbank apartment by his landlord, who was attempting to collect overdue rent. Law enforcement sources reported that Katt died by hanging. A report from the Medical Examiner confirmed the cause of death as 'hanging' and the manner as 'suicide.'
Katt's sister stated: 'He died by suicide after battling with depression—one that he fought bravely but quietly.' She added, 'Mental illness is real, it is powerful, and it is often invisible. We hope that by sharing this, we can help break the silence and stigma that so often surrounds mental health struggles.' (via Deadline)
Nicky Katt, born in May 1970 in Acapulco, launched his acting career as a child with roles in Fantasy Island and CHiPs. He gained recognition for portraying intense and volatile characters, most notably Clint Bruno in Dazed and Confused (1993) and Harry Senate in Boston Public (2000–2004). He also took on roles in Boiler Room, The Limey, Sin City, Insomnia, SubUrbia, School of Rock, and more.
Katt collaborated with directors such as Richard Linklater, Steven Soderbergh, Robert Rodriguez, and Christopher Nolan throughout his career. He made his final known television appearance in Hulu's Casual in 2018. Authorities did not find a suicide note at the scene.
His lawyer, John Sloss, confirmed the death but withheld further details. Officials have not released additional information about his family or survivors.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon.net.
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