Christina Applegate pictured with former boyfriend Lee Grivas.

Christina Applegate is “profoundly saddened” by the recent death of her former boyfriend, Lee Grivas. The Los Angeles Coroner’s Office has confirmed reports that the twenty-six year old was found dead in his L.A home on Tuesday, July 1st.

“Lee was an incredible human being who was an extremely important and beautiful part of my life,” the star of ABC’s Samantha Who? said in a statement. “He is missed beyond words. He touched so many and I feel much sadness for his mother, brother and all of his family and friends.”