Lee Grivas, known publicly as a former boyfriend of actress Christina Applegate, was found dead in his Hollywood apartment, of an apparent drug overdose. The 26-year-old skateboarder and photographer was allegedly found by a neighbor, and there are no obvious signs of trauma.

Applegate and Grivas had a tough relationship, mainly due to the latter's battle with drugs.  Applegate, 36, issued a statement extending her condolences to Lee Grivas' family, also painting an ideal picture of her former boyfriend. She described Grivas as "an incredible human being," claiming that he was "an extremely important and beautiful part" of her life.

Lieutenant Fred Corral of the LA Department of Coroner told People that a syringe was found at the scene of the death and a toxicology report, as well as the autopsy, are pending.

Christina Applegate and Lee Grivas hit it off in 2006, while she was starring in a Broadway revival of Sweet Charity. It was about a year after her husband Johnathon Schaech filed for divorce, which was finalized in Superior Court on August 10, 2007.

The American actor, writer, director and producer got more than $1.5 million in bank accounts and a 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500, while Christina Applegate got two of the ex-couple's Los Angeles residences, a 2006 Lexus and more than $7.5 million in bank accounts.

Christina Applegate is currently starring in the ABC comedy, Samantha Who?. Her most memorable role was that of Kelly Bundy in Fox's comedy series Married... with Children, a character she played for 10 years until 1997 when the series was canceled. She won an Emmy Award in 2003 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series - Friends.