Actor Evan Ellingson’s cause of death has been ruled as an accident.
The actor, who was best known for his role opposite Cameron Diaz in 2009 drama film “My Sister’s Keeper,” passed away as a result of an accidental fentanyl overdose, a spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department coroner told media outlets Tuesday.
The news comes nearly a month after Ellingson passed away died in his Fontana, California residence at age 35. Ellingson struggled with addiction and drugs throughout his life, and his father Michael told TMZ his son was living at a sober-living home.
At the time of his death, Ellingson had not appeared in front of the camera for over a decade. In addition to “My Sister’s Keeper,” which also starred Alec Baldwin, Abigail Breslin and Jason Patrick, Ellingson can be recognized from his recurring role on “CSI: Miami.” In the procedural broadcast show, he played Kyle Harmon...
The actor, who was best known for his role opposite Cameron Diaz in 2009 drama film “My Sister’s Keeper,” passed away as a result of an accidental fentanyl overdose, a spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department coroner told media outlets Tuesday.
The news comes nearly a month after Ellingson passed away died in his Fontana, California residence at age 35. Ellingson struggled with addiction and drugs throughout his life, and his father Michael told TMZ his son was living at a sober-living home.
At the time of his death, Ellingson had not appeared in front of the camera for over a decade. In addition to “My Sister’s Keeper,” which also starred Alec Baldwin, Abigail Breslin and Jason Patrick, Ellingson can be recognized from his recurring role on “CSI: Miami.” In the procedural broadcast show, he played Kyle Harmon...
- 11/29/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
The sudden death last month of CSI: Miami and 24 actor Evan Ellingson now has an official explanation.
Ellingson died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department told The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday. He was found dead at a sober living home on Nov. 5 at the age of 35. The actor had reportedly struggled with drugs in the past, but was living there while in recovery.
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Ellingson died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department told The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday. He was found dead at a sober living home on Nov. 5 at the age of 35. The actor had reportedly struggled with drugs in the past, but was living there while in recovery.
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- 11/28/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner has determined one-time child star Evan Ellingson died of an accidental fentanyl overdose. An autopsy was performed on Monday, November 6 for Ellingson, who was found dead at his Fontana home the day before. His cause of death is listed on the coroner’s website as “accident”.
Ellingson was best known for his lead role in the 2009 film My Sister’s Keeper and also for his work on CSI: Miami. He was 35.
In the cancer drama My Sister’s Keeper, directed by Nick Cassavetes, Ellingson played the son of Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric and the brother to Abigail Breslin. The film, based on Jodi Picoult’s 2004 novel, also starred Sofia Vassilieva and Alec Baldwin.
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...
Ellingson was best known for his lead role in the 2009 film My Sister’s Keeper and also for his work on CSI: Miami. He was 35.
In the cancer drama My Sister’s Keeper, directed by Nick Cassavetes, Ellingson played the son of Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric and the brother to Abigail Breslin. The film, based on Jodi Picoult’s 2004 novel, also starred Sofia Vassilieva and Alec Baldwin.
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...
- 11/28/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Evan Ellingson’s cause of death has been revealed less than a month after the actor died at age 35.
Ellingson died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday.
On Nov. 5, the My Sister’s Keeper star was found dead at his Fontana, California, residence, the Sheriff’s Department said at the time. TMZ previously reported that Ellingson was staying at a sober living home when he died.
Though he hadn’t appeared onscreen in 10 years, Ellingson had several roles in projects throughout his childhood and teenage years. His most notable included playing Jesse Fitzgerald, the teen son of Cameron Diaz’s Sara, in 2009’s adaptation of Jodi Picoult’s My Sister’s Keeper. He starred opposite Abigail Breslin and Sofia Vassilieva in the film.
Ellingson, who reportedly started acting at age 10, also played Kyle Harmon, the son of David Caruso’s Lt.
Ellingson died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday.
On Nov. 5, the My Sister’s Keeper star was found dead at his Fontana, California, residence, the Sheriff’s Department said at the time. TMZ previously reported that Ellingson was staying at a sober living home when he died.
Though he hadn’t appeared onscreen in 10 years, Ellingson had several roles in projects throughout his childhood and teenage years. His most notable included playing Jesse Fitzgerald, the teen son of Cameron Diaz’s Sara, in 2009’s adaptation of Jodi Picoult’s My Sister’s Keeper. He starred opposite Abigail Breslin and Sofia Vassilieva in the film.
Ellingson, who reportedly started acting at age 10, also played Kyle Harmon, the son of David Caruso’s Lt.
- 11/28/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actor Evan Ellingson‘s cause of death has been announced following his passing on November 6. But the exact circumstances have not been disclosed. The death of the performer who is known for his roles in shows such as CSI: Miami and 24, plus movies including My Sister’s Keeper has officially been ruled as an accidental fentanyl overdose per the coroner’s report, according to People. Earlier in November, it was reported that Ellingson, who was 35, died in the bedroom of his Fontana, California home. An autopsy was conducted and the details were listed on November 28. Beyond, the “accident” classification, no other details regarding Ellingson’s death have been revealed at this time. Evan Ellingson with Abigail Breslin in My Sister’s Keeper (Credit: Sidney Baldwin/©New Line Cinema/courtesy Everett Collection) Known best as a child star, Ellingson’s TV career included playing Kyle Harmon, son of David Caruso’s Horatio Caine on CSI: Miami.
- 11/28/2023
- TV Insider
Evan Ellingson, a Hollywood child star who appeared in My Sister’s Keeper, CSI: Miami and 24, has died. He was 35.
The former actor was found dead at his Fontana residence on Sunday at about 11:30 a.m., according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. An autopsy and toxicology tests were completed Monday, with the cause of death pending. TMZ reports that Ellingson was residing at a sober-living home at the time of his death.
Ellingson is best known for his big-screen role opposite Cameron Diaz and Abigail Breslin in 2009’s adaptation of Jodi Picoult’s My Sister’s Keeper, directed by Nick Cassavetes. He starred as Jesse Fitzgerald, the teen son of Diaz’s Sara, and the brother to Kate (Sofia Vassilieva) — diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia — and Breslin’s Anna, who was conceived to donate blood and stem cells to her ailing sister.
Before that, he appeared on multiple...
The former actor was found dead at his Fontana residence on Sunday at about 11:30 a.m., according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. An autopsy and toxicology tests were completed Monday, with the cause of death pending. TMZ reports that Ellingson was residing at a sober-living home at the time of his death.
Ellingson is best known for his big-screen role opposite Cameron Diaz and Abigail Breslin in 2009’s adaptation of Jodi Picoult’s My Sister’s Keeper, directed by Nick Cassavetes. He starred as Jesse Fitzgerald, the teen son of Diaz’s Sara, and the brother to Kate (Sofia Vassilieva) — diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia — and Breslin’s Anna, who was conceived to donate blood and stem cells to her ailing sister.
Before that, he appeared on multiple...
- 11/7/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Evan Ellingson, a one-time child star, best known for his lead role in the 2009 film My Sister’s Keeper and also for his work on CSI: Miami, has died. Ellingson was found dead Sunday, Nov. 5 at his home in Fontana, CA, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner’s office. An autopsy is scheduled this morning to determine the cause of death. He was 35.
Ellingson’s final and perhaps best known role was in the cancer drama My Sister’s Keeper, directed by Nick Cassavetes, playing the son of Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric and the brother to Abigail Breslin. The film, based on Jodi Picoult’s 2004 novel, also starred Sofia Vassilieva and Alec Baldwin.
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...
Ellingson’s final and perhaps best known role was in the cancer drama My Sister’s Keeper, directed by Nick Cassavetes, playing the son of Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric and the brother to Abigail Breslin. The film, based on Jodi Picoult’s 2004 novel, also starred Sofia Vassilieva and Alec Baldwin.
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...
- 11/6/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Evan Ellingson has died. The former child star and CSI: Miami actor was 35. The young star who hasn’t been on camera for more than 10 years died Sunday, November 5 at home, according to TMZ. The actor was discovered in the bedroom of his San Bernardino County home per the coroner’s office report. The exact circumstances of his death have not been clarified at this time, but officials told TMZ no foul play is expected. (Credit: Monty Brinton / © CBS / Courtesy: Everett Collection) Ellingson’s father told the outlet that he was found at a sober living home as the performer reportedly struggled with drugs in the past, but was supposedly doing better. His sudden death has reportedly come as a shock to his family. The actor was known for his roles on television, most notably on CSI: Miami in which he played Kyle Harmon, son of David Caruso’s Horatio Caine.
- 11/6/2023
- TV Insider
Former child actor Evan Ellingson, who starred in CSI: Miami and 24, died Sunday at his home in San Bernardino county, Calif. He was 35 years old.
The news was confirmed to TMZ by Ellingson’s father Michael, who said his son was found dead at a sober living home. The former actor had struggled with drugs in the past, but was living there while in recovery. The cause of death remain unclear, but no foul play has been detected.
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The news was confirmed to TMZ by Ellingson’s father Michael, who said his son was found dead at a sober living home. The former actor had struggled with drugs in the past, but was living there while in recovery. The cause of death remain unclear, but no foul play has been detected.
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- 11/6/2023
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