Hollywood Tattletale Reporter J. Federer
December 12, 2000 | Reporting from Atlanta
Hollywood “it girl” Rachel Winchester was found dead early this morning outside an Atlanta hotel. The teenage actress’s body was discovered in an employee parking lot below the balcony of her twenty-eighth-story suite. Police have not yet determined the cause of the fall, but sources say the troubled star has been secretly struggling with drug addiction.
The late sixteen-year-old gained fame playing a high school detective in the popular television series Breaking Rules, and was in Atlanta working on her first feature film. Recently receiving a Kids’ Choice Award for her work, she was also known for her romantic relationships, which were often portrayed in the media as a wholesome example for teens.
The oldest of four children, Miss Winchester paved the way for her younger brothers to enter the industry. Rising star Reece has already surpassed his sister’s fame, appearing in several films before the age of twelve. Lesser-known Rowan and baby Raine appear poised to do the same. How the tragedy will affect the new Hollywood dynasty is unclear.