Lawrence Kutner is dead

Last night, I was watching an episode of House called "Simple Explanation". During the episode, Lawrence Kutner, (a member of House's team) was found dead of an apparent suicide. It really wasn't consistent with his character, so I did some checking to see if I could find out more information. Wikipedia to the rescue!

"Kutner is found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his apartment by Thirteen and Foreman in 'Simple Explanation'. Kutner left no reason for his suicide, causing Dr. House to suspect foul play. The show's producers have confirmed that his death was indeed a suicide. Actor Kal Penn, who portrayed Kutner, had accepted a job at the White House as 'a liaison connecting the Obama administration with arts and entertainment groups, as well as with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities.'"