Why did he do that?įurlong was in a relationship with a 29-year old woman who was his on-set tutor during filming of Terminator 2: Judgement Day. Perhaps more shockingly is the fact that he sued for his emancipation and won it. His mother eventually lost control of him, resulting in an aunt and uncle suing for custody and raising him until his early teens. Like his character, Furlong was destined for greatness.įurlong's home life wasn't exactly the most conducive to a normal life. Furlong's surprisingly soulful performance as John Connor, the eventual leader of the human resistance against the Terminators, was praised by many critics. Terminator 2: Judgement Day was just about to be released in cinemas and revolutionise blockbusters for years to come. In 1991, Edward Furlong was just a 12-year old Los Angeles child who was on the brink of stardom.
