Evan Ellingson (July 1, 1988 – November 5, 2023) was an American actor.

Evan Ellingson
Born(1988-07-01)July 1, 1988
DiedNovember 5, 2023(2023-11-05) (aged 35)
OccupationActor
Years active2001–2010
Notable workComplete Savages
My Sister's Keeper
CSI: Miami
Children1[1]

Ellingson made his acting debut in 2001 with roles in the TV movie Living in Fear and General Hospital.[2] From 2007 to 2010, he played the role of Kyle Harmon in CSI: Miami.[3] He played the role of Jesse Fitzgerald in the 2009 film My Sister's Keeper.[3]

Personal life and death

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Evan Ellingson was born July 1, 1988, and grew up in La Verne, California with three brothers.[2]

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.[2]

Ellingson died from a suspected fentanyl overdose in Fontana, California, on November 5, 2023. He was 35.[4][5] According to Ellingson's father, he was residing in a sober–living home at the time of his death.[6] The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department later announced that Ellingson's death resulted from an accidental fentanyl overdose.[7]

Filmography

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Ellingson's roles
Year Title Role Ref.
2001 Living in Fear Young Chuck
2001 General Hospital Young Luke Spencer [3]
2001 The Gristle Alden Boy
2001–02 Titus Young Christopher [2]
2000–02 Mad TV
  • Church Camp Boy
  • Cody Gifford
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2002 That Was Then
2002 Time Changer Roger
2003 Rules of the Game Adam
2004–05 Complete Savages Kyle Savage [9][8]
2005 Bones David Cook [2]
2005 Confession Benjamin Givens
2006 Bondage Mark Edwards
2006 Letters from Iwo Jima Kid Marine [3][8]
2007 24 Josh Bauer [9]
2007 State of Mind David Carson
2007 Walk the Talk Roy Naybor [3]
2009 My Sister's Keeper Jesse Fitzgerald [3][4]
2007–10 CSI: Miami Kyle Harmon [3]

References

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  1. ^ Weinberg, Lindsay. "Former Child Star Evan Ellingson's Family Speaks Out After His Death at 35". E!. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e 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.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Rosenbloom, Alli (November 6, 2023). "Evan Ellingson, former child actor from 'CSI: Miami,' Dead at 35". CNN. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  4. ^ a b 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.
  5. ^ Adegoke, Favour (November 10, 2023). "Evan Ellingson's Family Reveals Cause Of Death Connected To Prescription Opioids". Yahoo!.
  6. ^ "EX-CHILD STAR DEAD AT 35 ... 'My Sister's Keeper,' 'CSI'". TMZ. 2023-11-06. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  7. ^ Thomas, Carly (2023-11-28). "'My Sister's Keeper' Actor Evan Ellingson's Cause of Death Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  8. ^ a b c Petski, Denise (2023-11-06). "Evan Ellingson Dies: 'My Sister's Keeper', 'CSI: Miami' Actor Was 35". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  9. ^ a b Gularte, Alejandra (November 7, 2023). "My Sister's Keeper's Evan Ellingson Dead at 35". Vulture. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
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