Former Child Stars Who Met Tragic Fates

Judith Barsi appeared in dozens upon dozens of commercials and had numerous bit parts on television before her big movie break in 1987's "Jaws: The Revenge." While her acting career was undeniably impressive — she also voiced Ducky in 1988's "The Land Before Time" — the child star's home life was terrifying. 

She and her mother, Maria Vivrovacz, were both subjected to domestic abuse by Judith's alleged alcoholic father, József Barsi, for years, which ultimately escalated and resulted in tragedy when authorities from social services reportedly failed to intervene, according to the Mirror. József shot and killed his wife and daughter before killing himself either on or around July 25, 1988. Judith was just 10 years old.

The following year, Judith's final film, a voiceover in "All Dogs Go to Heaven," appeared in theaters. Shortly after her death in the murder-suicide, a spokesperson for the acting agency Judith had signed with told the Los Angeles Times, "She was very successful, with every door open to her. There's no telling how far she would have gone."

If you or someone you know may be the victim of child abuse, please contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453) or contact their live chat services.

If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233. You can also find more information, resources, and support at their website.

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