Texas actress, known for "Patriot" role, dies at 21

Sunday, July 20, 2014
Actress Skye McCole Bartusiak has died at the age of 21.

The Texas native best known for playing Mel Gibson's daughter in "The Patriot" died over the weekend.

The cause of death is unknown, but she reportedly died in her sleep at her Texas home.
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