Evan Ellingson
Born(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

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 CSI: Miami.[2] He is also well-known for his role as Jesse Fitzgerald in the 2009 film My Sister's Keeper.[2]

Personal life and death

Evan Ellingson was born July 1, 1988, and grew up in La Verne, California with three brothers.[1]

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.[1]

Ellingson died from a suspected opioid 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 would announce Ellingson's death had indeed been from an accidental fentanyl overdose later that month.[6]

Filmography

Ellingson's roles
Year Title Role Ref.
2001 Living in Fear Young Chuck
2001 General Hospital Young Luke Spencer [2]
2001 The Gristle Alden Boy
2001–02 Titus Young Christopher [1]
2000–02 Mad TV
  • Church Camp Boy
  • Cody Gifford
 [2][7]
2002 That Was Then
2002 Time Changer Roger
2003 Rules of the Game Adam
2004–05 Complete Savages Kyle Savage [8][7]
2005 Bones David Cook [1]
2005 Confession Benjamin Givens
2006 Bondage Mark Edwards
2006 Letters from Iwo Jima Kid Marine [2][7]
2007 24 Josh Bauer [8]
2007 State of Mind David Carson
2007 Walk the Talk Roy Naybor [2]
2009 My Sister's Keeper Jesse Fitzgerald [2][3]
2007–10 CSI: Miami Kyle Harmon [2]

References

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. ↑ Adegoke, Favour (November 10, 2023). "Evan Ellingson's Family Reveals Cause Of Death Connected To Prescription Opioids". Yahoo!.
  5. ↑ "EX-CHILD STAR DEAD AT 35 ... 'My Sister's Keeper,' 'CSI'". TMZ. 2023-11-06. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  6. ↑ Thomas, Carly (2023-11-28). "'My Sister's Keeper' Actor Evan Ellingson's Cause of Death Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  7. 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.
  8. 1 2 Gularte, Alejandra (November 7, 2023). "My Sister's Keeper's Evan Ellingson Dead at 35". Vulture. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
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