| Evan Ellingson | |
|---|---|
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| Born | (1988-07-01)July 1, 1988 |
| Died | November 5, 2023(2023-11-05) (aged 35) Fontana, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–2010 |
| Notable work | Complete Savages My Sister's Keeper CSI: Miami |
| Children | 1 |
Evan Ellingson (July 1, 1988 – November 5, 2023) was an American actor.
Ellingson made his acting debut in 2001 with roles in the TV movie Living in Fear and General Hospital. From 2007 to 2010, he played the role of Kyle Harmon in CSI: Miami. He played the role of Jesse Fitzgerald in the 2009 film My Sister's Keeper.
Personal life and death
Evan Ellingson was born July 1, 1988, and grew up in La Verne, California with three brothers.
Ellingson is reported to have started abusing drugs at age 19, following the death of his older brother from a heroin overdose. He sought treatment for drug addiction in 2021.
Ellingson died from a suspected fentanyl overdose in Fontana, California, on November 5, 2023. He was 35. According to Ellingson's father, he was residing in a sober–living home at the time of his death. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department later announced that Ellingson's death resulted from an accidental fentanyl overdose.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Living in Fear | Young Chuck | |
| 2001 | General Hospital | Young Luke Spencer | |
| 2001 | The Gristle | Alden Boy | |
| 2001–02 | Titus | Young Christopher | |
| 2000–02 | Mad TV |
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| 2002 | That Was Then | ||
| 2002 | Time Changer | Roger | |
| 2003 | Rules of the Game | Adam | |
| 2004–05 | Complete Savages | Kyle Savage | |
| 2005 | Bones | David Cook | |
| 2005 | Confession | Benjamin Givens | |
| 2006 | Bondage | Mark Edwards | |
| 2006 | Letters from Iwo Jima | Kid Marine | |
| 2007 | 24 | Josh Bauer | |
| 2007 | State of Mind | David Carson | |
| 2007 | Walk the Talk | Roy Naybor | |
| 2009 | My Sister's Keeper | Jesse Fitzgerald | |
| 2007–10 | CSI: Miami | Kyle Harmon |
References
- Weinberg, Lindsay. "Former Child Star Evan Ellingson's Family Speaks Out After His Death at 35". E!. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ White, Abbey (2023-11-07). "Evan Ellingson, 'My Sister's Keeper' and 'CSI: Miami' Actor, Dies at 35". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Rosenbloom, Alli (November 6, 2023). "Evan Ellingson, former child actor from 'CSI: Miami,' Dead at 35". CNN. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ VanHoose, Benjamin (2023-11-06). "Evan Ellingson, Former Child Actor from My Sister's Keeper and CSI: Miami, Dead at 35". People. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- Adegoke, Favour (November 10, 2023). "Evan Ellingson's Family Reveals Cause Of Death Connected To Prescription Opioids". Yahoo!.
- "EX-CHILD STAR DEAD AT 35 ... 'My Sister's Keeper,' 'CSI'". TMZ. 2023-11-06. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- Thomas, Carly (2023-11-28). "'My Sister's Keeper' Actor Evan Ellingson's Cause of Death Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2023-11-06). "Evan Ellingson Dies: 'My Sister's Keeper', 'CSI: Miami' Actor Was 35". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
- ^ Gularte, Alejandra (November 7, 2023). "My Sister's Keeper's Evan Ellingson Dead at 35". Vulture. Retrieved 2023-11-12.