Guide Note

Lee Grivas, a 26-year-old aspiring photographer, was found dead in his apartment on July 1, 2008. Grivas was romantically linked to Christina Applegate, and they had been in an on and off relationship for the past few years.¹

Grivas was known to have a history of drug abuse. While the autopsy report was not released, Grivas was suspected to have died of an overdose. According to the National Enquirer, Grivas had been suffering from a heroin addiction, which is suspected as his cause of death.²

Fast Facts

1. Age: 26 years old
2. Date body found: July 1, 2008³
3. Body found by neighbor in living room of Hollywood apartment
4. Syringe found at scene⁴
5. Met Applegate in 2005 through mutual acquaintance⁵
6. Applegate is ten years older

Grivas and Applegate had a rocky, intermittent relationship, reportedly due to Grivas' longtime drug problems.²

Applegate made the following statement to Usmagazine.com, concerning Grivas' death.

• "I am profoundly saddened. Lee was an incredible human being who was an extremely important and beautiful part of my life. He is missed beyond words. He touched so many and I feel much sadness for his mother, father, brother and all of his family and friends."⁶