Evan Ellingson, a child star who appeared in high-profile film and TV projects including “My Sister’s Keeper” and “CSI: Miami,” has died, officials confirmed. He was 35.
He was found dead in the bedroom of a home in Fontana, California, on Sunday, according to the San Bernardino County coroner. The manner of death is pending.
The cause of death has not yet been released.
CNN has reached out to Ellingson's family members the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for more information.
Ellingson is best known for his role as Jesse Fitzgerald in the 2009 film "My Sister's Keeper," a drama about a family coping with their young daughter's cancer diagnosis. Ellingson starred in the movie alongside Abigail Breslin, Jason Patric and Cameron Diaz.
He made his television debut in 2001 playing "young Chuck" in the TV movie "Living in Fear," according to IMDb.
As a child actor, he went on to star in 19 episodes of the ABC sitcom "Complete Savages" between 2004 and 2005, and he appeared throughout Season 6 of the Fox TV series "24" alongside Kiefer Sutherland.
The cause of death has not yet been released.Sheriff's Department for more information.
Ellingson is best known for his role as Jesse Fitzgerald in the 2009 film "My Sister's Keeper," a drama about a family coping with their young daughter's cancer diagnosis. Ellingson starred in the movie alongside Abigail Breslin, Jason Patric and Cameron Diaz.
He made his television debut in 2001 playing "young Chuck" in the TV movie "Living in Fear," according to IMDb.
As a child actor, he went on to star in 19 episodes of the ABC sitcom "Complete Savages" between 2004 and 2005, and he appeared throughout Season 6 of the Fox TV series "24" alongside Kiefer Sutherland.
His career began with guest spots on Mad TV, later moving on to a series regular role on Fox sitcom Titus in 2002. He portrayed Kyle Savage, the son of single dad Keith Carradine in ABC sitcom Complete Savages in 2004. He also played a key dramatic role as Kiefer Sutherland’s nephew Josh Bauer in 24 and as Kyle Harmon, David Caruso’s son in Seasons 6, 7 and 8 in CSI: Miami.
Ellingson has not had any film or TV credits since 2010.
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