Laura Prepon, known for her role as Donna Pinciotti in "That '70s Show," has announced the sudden death of her brother, Brad, at the age of 48. Prepon shared the news on her Instagram page on Wednesday, stating that he died from a heart condition.
"This past weekend, we laid my brother to rest," Prepon, 46, wrote in her post, accompanying it with a series of images of her late sibling. "He passed away suddenly from an unknown heart condition - it was a devastating shock."
Prepon, who also appeared in "Orange Is the New Black," described her brother as "a singular, beautiful, inimitable force." She added, "I will miss my brother every day, and carry him in my heart always."
An online obituary for Brad indicated that he passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Orange County, California, with his funeral held the following Saturday in New Jersey. The obituary noted his love for family gatherings, time with his sisters, and friends, as well as his enjoyment of nights out, good food, music, and parties.
Brad was born on April 19, 1978, in New York City and graduated from Watchung Hills Regional High School in 1996. He earned a college degree in history in 2000 and was a member of the college’s tennis program, where he was noted for his athleticism and discipline. After graduating, he moved to California in 2002. He developed a lifelong fascination with history, particularly World War II, and enjoyed building models, a hobby that reflected his patience and attention to detail.
Prepon concluded her announcement with advice for her followers: "If you feel something may be off, please listen to your instinct and get it checked out. Hug the ones you love."
Commenters on Prepon's Instagram post included singer-songwriter Amanda Palmer and actor Nicholas Gonzalez, who offered condolences and shared memories of Brad. Emojis expressing sympathy were also sent by Jason Biggs, Chelsea Handler, and Questlove.