Former child actor Evan Ellingson, renowned for his appearances in "My Sisters Keeper" and "CSI Miami," passed away at the age of 35. Online records from the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Coroners division confirm that Ellingson was discovered on Sunday in a bedroom located in Fontana, a city situated about an hour east of Los Angeles County.
The cause of death has not yet been released.
CNN has reached out to Ellingsons family members the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department for more information.
Ellingson gained recognition for his portrayal of Jesse Fitzgerald in the 2009 film "My Sisters Keeper," a poignant story centered around a family grappling with their daughter's devastating cancer diagnosis. Sharing the screen with accomplished actors such as Abigail Breslin, Jason Patric, and Cameron Diaz, Ellingson left an indelible mark in this highly acclaimed drama.
In 2001, Ellingson embarked on his television journey by showcasing his talent as "young Chuck" in the TV movie titled "Living in Fear," as per IMDb.
Growing up as a child actor, he gained recognition for his role in 19 episodes of the ABC sitcom "Complete Savages" from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, he made appearances in all episodes of Season 6 of the Fox TV series "24" alongside Kiefer Sutherland.
Reflecting on his childhood, Ellingson shared in a 2009 interview, "I had an amazing upbringing filled with fulfilling experiences. Acting became my true calling at a young age, and I have no regrets about pursuing my passion."
During the aughts, Ellingson had notable roles in several TV series such as "General Hospital," "Mad TV," and "Titus." In 2006, he made appearances in the war-era film "Letters from Iwo Jima" and the indie comedy "Walk the Talk" in 2007. Notably, Ellingson portrayed the character Kyle Harmon in "CSI: Miami" for three seasons from 2007 to 2010.
According to Ellingsons personal Facebook page, he notes his "love" for surfing, camping, hiking and riding horses in his free time.