Penguins Co-Owner's Son Found Dead

PITTSBURGH, PA - Andrew Burkle, a son of Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Ron Burkle, was found dead Monday in his Los Angeles apartment. He was 27.

The Burkle family confirmed the death to People, which first reported the story.

“Andrew was known as a young man full of life and entrepreneurial energy,” the family said in a statment to People. “Everyone he met commented on his humble demeanor and hard work.”

It's unclear what caused Burkle's death. He was a Hollywood producer and actor.

Ron Burkle is co-founder and managing partner of The Yupica Companies, a private equity and venture capital firm. He, former Penguins superstar Mario Lemieux and other investors purchased the bankrupt franchise in 1999.