Evan Ellingson Explained

Evan Ellingson
Birth Date:1 July 1988
Death Place:Fontana, California, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2001–2010
Notable Works:Complete Savages
My Sister's Keeper

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.[1] From 2007 to 2010, he played the role of Kyle Harmon in .[2] 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.[3] [4] According to Ellingson's father, he was residing in a sober–living home at the time of his death.[5] The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department later announced that Ellingson's death resulted from an accidental fentanyl overdose.[6]

Filmography

Ellingson's roles!Year!Title!Role!Ref.
2001Living in Fear Young Chuck
2001General HospitalYoung Luke Spencer
2001The GristleAlden Boy
2001–02TitusYoung Christopher
2000–02Mad TV
  • Church Camp Boy
  • Cody Gifford
[7]
2002That Was Then
2002Time ChangerRoger
2003Rules of the GameAdam
2004–05Complete SavagesKyle Savage[8]
2005BonesDavid Cook
2005ConfessionBenjamin Givens
2006Bondage Mark Edwards
2006Letters from Iwo JimaKid Marine
200724Josh Bauer
2007State of Mind David Carson
2007Walk the TalkRoy Naybor
2009My Sister's KeeperJesse Fitzgerald
2007–10Kyle Harmon

Notes and References

  1. Web site: White . Abbey . 2023-11-07 . Evan Ellingson, ‘My Sister’s Keeper’ and ‘CSI: Miami’ Actor, Dies at 35 . 2023-11-12 . . en-US.
  2. Web site: Rosenbloom . Alli . November 6, 2023 . Evan Ellingson, former child actor from ‘CSI: Miami,’ Dead at 35 . 2023-11-12 . CNN.
  3. Web site: VanHoose . Benjamin . 2023-11-06 . Evan Ellingson, Former Child Actor from My Sister's Keeper and CSI: Miami, Dead at 35 . 2023-11-12 . . en.
  4. Web site: Adegoke . Favour . Evan Ellingson’s Family Reveals Cause Of Death Connected To Prescription Opioids . . November 10, 2023.
  5. Web site: 2023-11-06 . EX-CHILD STAR DEAD AT 35 ... 'My Sister's Keeper,' 'CSI' . 2023-11-12 . . en.
  6. Web site: ‘My Sister’s Keeper’ Actor Evan Ellingson’s Cause of Death Revealed. Carly. Thomas. The Hollywood Reporter. 2023-11-28. 2023-11-28.
  7. Web site: Petski . Denise . 2023-11-06 . Evan Ellingson Dies: ‘My Sister’s Keeper’, ‘CSI: Miami’ Actor Was 35 . 2023-11-12 . . en-US.
  8. Web site: Gularte . Alejandra . November 7, 2023 . My Sister’s Keeper’s Evan Ellingson Dead at 35 . 2023-11-12 . Vulture.