Evan Ellingson

Evan Ellingson
Born
Evan Taylor Ellingson

(1988-07-01)July 1, 1988
DiedNovember 5, 2023(2023-11-05) (aged 35)
Fontana, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2001–2010
Notable workComplete Savages
My Sister's Keeper
CSI: Miami
Children1

Evan Taylor 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. His brother Sean is married to In N Out Burger CEO Lynsi Snyder.

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

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

References

  1. ↑ Weinberg, Lindsay. "Former Child Star Evan Ellingson's Family Speaks Out After His Death at 35". E!. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rosenbloom, Alli (November 6, 2023). "Evan Ellingson, former child actor from 'CSI: Miami,' Dead at 35". CNN. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  4. ↑ https://lamag.com/general/in-n-out-burger-owner-starts-homeless-non-profit/
  5. 1 2 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.
  6. ↑ Adegoke, Favour (November 10, 2023). "Evan Ellingson's Family Reveals Cause Of Death Connected To Prescription Opioids". Yahoo!.
  7. ↑ "EX-CHILD STAR DEAD AT 35 ... 'My Sister's Keeper,' 'CSI'". TMZ. 2023-11-06. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  8. ↑ Thomas, Carly (2023-11-28). "'My Sister's Keeper' Actor Evan Ellingson's Cause of Death Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  9. 1 2 3 Petski, Denise (2023-11-06). "Evan Ellingson Dies: 'My Sister's Keeper', 'CSI: Miami' Actor Was 35". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  10. 1 2 Gularte, Alejandra (November 7, 2023). "My Sister's Keeper's Evan Ellingson Dead at 35". Vulture. Retrieved 2023-11-12.