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Published 10:22 08 Nov 2023 GMT
Further heartbreaking details about the death of former child star Evan Ellingson have been released as law enforcement sources have spoken out.
Ellingson was revealed to have died at the age of 35 on Sunday, with the news first being shared by TMZ, who said the tragic news had been confirmed by officials and Ellingson's father.
Officials from the San Bernardino County coroner's office told the outlet that Ellingson passed away on Sunday, with his body reportedly being discovered in a bedroom.
TMZ also reported that foul play does not appear to have been involved in the actor's death.
Ellingson's father, Michael, told the outlet at the time that his son was found at a sober-living home after struggling with substance abuse in the past, adding that his death came as a huge shock to the family as he had reportedly been doing really well of late.
Law enforcement sources have since told TMZ that Ellingson's death is being investigated as a possible overdose after evidence was allegedly found at the scene that may be related to drug use.
They claim drug paraphernalia was found at the home in San Bernardino County and police are conducting an investigation into the circumstances of his death.
Sources close to the case told the publication that how the investigation will proceed will depend on the results of his toxicology tests.
If drugs are found to have been a contributing factor, the authorities may decide to investigate where they came from and if there is any criminal culpability.
Born on July 1, 1988, in La Verne, California, Ellingson showed promise as an actor from an early age, catching the attention of fans and critics alike.
He was known for playing Josh Bauer in 10 episodes of the hit series 24, as well as portraying the role of Kyle Harmon in 18 episodes of CSI: Miami between 2007 and 2010.
His breakout role came in 2009 when he starred alongside Cameron Diaz in the acclaimed movie My Sister's Keeper, in which he played Diaz's character's teenage son, Jesse Fitzgerald.
Despite his early success and child stardom, Ellingson had not appeared on screen in over 10 years, according to his IMDb page.
Our thoughts remain with Ellingson's family, friends, and fans at this difficult time.
Published 15:44 06 Nov 2023 GMT
Evan Ellingson has tragically passed away at the age of 35.
The news was first broke by TMZ, who revealed that news of the actor's passing was confirmed by officials and Ellingson's father.
Officials from the San Bernardino County coroner's office have told TMZ that the former child star passed away on Sunday. His body was reportedly discovered in his bedroom.
TMZ adds that although the exact circumstances of Ellingson's death are currently unknown, officials have confirmed that there doesn't appear to be any foul play involved.
Speaking to TMZ, Ellingson's father, Michael, revealed that Evan was discovered found at a sober-living home after struggling with substance abuse in the past. However, the actor's passing has reportedly come as a huge shock to his family, as Ellingson was reportedly doing really well.
Born on July 1, 1988, in La Verne, California, he quickly showed a natural aptitude for the screen. His talent caught the attention of both audiences and critics alike, leading to a memorable role as Josh Bauer in the hit series 24. He would go on to appear in 10 episodes of the hit series.
Ellingson was also known for his portrayal of Kyle Harmon in 18 episodes of CSI: Miami between 2007 and 2010.
However, it was on the big screen that most people may remember Ellingson, when he starred alongside Cameron Diaz in the 2009 acclaimed movie, My Sister's Keeper. In the movie, he played Diaz's teenage son, Jesse Fitzgerald.
Despite his early success, Evan had not appeared on screen in over 10 years, according to his IMDb page.
Our thoughts go out to Ellingson's family, friends, and fans at this time.
Published 11:15 29 Nov 2023 GMT
The cause of death of former child star Evan Ellingson has officially been revealed by the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner.
On November 5, it was announced that Ellingson, who was best known for his recurring role in CSI: Miami as well as the 2009 movie My Sister's Keeper, had sadly died in his home in Fontana, California.
The news was first reported by TMZ, who said the devastating news had been confirmed by officials and Ellingson's father. The San Bernardino County coroner's office told the outlet that the actor's body was discovered in a bedroom.
The 35-year-old's family released an emotional statement stating that while the actor relapsed during his battle with addiction, he was dedicated to helping others recover themselves. "Our family is heartbroken by the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Evan," they said, as cited by Today.
The family penned that the young star "was one of the most caring individuals who loved Jesus with all his heart," adding: "He had a sweet, child-like spirit with a smile that could light up a room. He was always thinking of others and wanted to use his own struggles with addiction to help people find hope."
Expanding upon his relapse after three years of sobriety, they shared: "He was passionate about pointing individuals to resources for help. While in the end, he fell in his earthly battle with addiction, he was able to choose Jesus as his Lord and Savior and receive eternal life with Him. We already miss Evan and cherish every moment of joy, laughter, and love that he brought to us and so many others."
Following an autopsy carried out on November 6, The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department's coroner has since listed Ellingson's manner of death as an "Accident", as of November 28.
A spokesperson for the coroner's department told PEOPLE that the Complete Savages actor sadly passed away from an accidental fentanyl overdose.
Ellingson hasn't appeared onscreen in over 10 years.
His final movie role was in My Sister's Keeper, directed by Nick Cassavetes, which sees him take on the role of the son of Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric and the brother of Abigail Breslin. The film, based on Jodi Picoult’s 2004 novel, also starred Sofia Vassilieva and Alec Baldwin.
Abigail Breslin, who co-starred with Ellingson as his sister in My Sister's Keeper, paid tribute to the actor on Instagram, remembering him as "a kind, funny and extremely talented human being."
"Evan was a genuinely thoughtful person who cared so much about turning in the best performance, which he accomplished," she penned. "Some of his scenes in MSK still give me chills. He was also silly, funny, a prankster, a lover of Red Bull (I hated the smell of Red Bull) and he was energetic and the life of the party."
The 27-year-old added: "I didn’t keep in touch a lot with him after the film, but he always stayed in my mind as a wonderful and sweet soul, one I am grateful to have crossed paths with. My prayers and condolences are with his family at this difficult time."
Our thoughts are with Ellingson's family, friends, and fans at this difficult time.
Published 16:38 08 Nov 2023 GMT
Evan Ellingson's co-star Abigail Breslin pays tribute to the actor after he tragically passed away aged 35.
On November 5, it was announced that Ellingson, who was best known for his recurring role in CSI: Miami as well as the 2009 movie My Sister's Keeper, had died in his home in Fontana, California.
The news was first reported by TMZ and later confirmed by Deadline through a statement by the San Bernardino County Sherriff coroner's office. The cause of death is pending following an autopsy conducted that was allegedly conducted the following morning, according to the coroner’s website.
Ellingson’s final movie role in My Sister's Keeper, directed by Nick Cassavetes, sees him take on the role of the son of Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric and the brother of Abigail Breslin. The film, based on Jodi Picoult’s 2004 novel, also starred Sofia Vassilieva and Alec Baldwin.
In the wake of the actor's untimely death, Breslin has now paid tribute to him.
Taking to Instagram, the 27-year-old opened up about her friendship with the late star, stating that his life on Earth was "devastatingly short."
"Evan Ellingson was a kind, funny and extremely talented human being," she started alongside an image of them as children. "He played my big brother in a film I did called My Sisters Keeper. Evan was a genuinely thoughtful person who cared so much about turning in the best performance, which he accomplished. Some of his scenes in MSK still give me chills."
She continued: "He was also silly, funny, a prankster, a lover of Red Bull (I hated the smell of Red Bull) and he was energetic and the life of the party.
While the actress admitted that she "didn’t keep in touch a lot with him after the film", he "always stayed in my mind as a wonderful and sweet soul one I am grateful to have crossed paths with.
"My prayers and condolences are with his family at this difficult time," Breslin said before adding: "Evan, I know Heaven will welcome you with open arms. Your time on this earth may have been, devastatingly, short. Your humor, exuberance, kindness and bright light will linger forever. Sending you peace on your journey to the great beyond and who knows... maybe one day, I’ll meet you in Montana."
After signing off at the bottom, the star re-edited the piece adding a disclaimer which asked people not to speculate about the nature of Ellingson's death especially considering the fact that the details had not yet been confirmed anyway.
The 35-year-old's family also released a statement stating that while the actor relapsed during his battle with addiction, he was dedicated to helping others recover themselves.
"Our family is heartbroken by the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, Evan," they said in the statement to NBC News.
"Evan was one of the most caring individuals who loved Jesus with all his heart. He had a sweet, child-like spirit with a smile that could light up a room. He was always thinking of others and wanted to use his own struggles with addiction to help people find hope," it continued.
Expanding upon his relapse after three years of sobriety, they added: "He was passionate about pointing individuals to resources for help. While in the end, he fell in his earthly battle with addiction, he was able to choose Jesus as his Lord and Savior and receive eternal life with Him. We already miss Evan and cherish every moment of joy, laughter and love that he brought to us and so many others."
His father also told TMZ that the late star was in a sober-living home, having dealt with addiction in the past, but was on the road to recovery, and the news of his death was a "complete shock" to the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
If you or someone you know is battling addiction, please reach out for help and contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA's) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) or go to https://findtreatment.gov/
Published 10:01 11 Feb 2023 GMT
Actor Cody Longo, who was best known for his role in Days Of Our Lives, has died at the age of 34, according to reports.
Longo - who also went by Cody Anthony - was reportedly found dead at a home in Austin, Texas, with a family member telling TMZ that the alarm was raised by his wife Stephanie after she failed to reach him.
She had been at work at a local dance studio and called police to check up on her husband after feeling uneasy when she could not get in contact with him, a family member claimed.
When officers attended the property, they kicked down the door after getting no answer, before finding Longo dead in bed.
Longo's wife told TMZ: "He was an amazing father and the best husband. Our whole world is shattered."
While an official cause of death is yet to be confirmed, the family member told the outlet that they believe alcoholism may have played a part in his death.
The insider claimed that the actor had struggled with alcohol abuse for years and went to rehab over the summer, and believed he may have relapsed before his death.
Longo had starred in eight episodes of Days Of Our Lives in 2011 as Nicholas Alamein, and also appeared on Nashville as Quentin in 2016.
Other credits include playing Eddie Duran on 78 episodes of Hollywood Heights, and starring in Bring It On: Fight To The Finish, as well as roles on CSI, the 2009 remake of Fame, and Piranha 3D.
Actress Brittany Underwood, who starred alongside Longo on Hollywood Heights, wrote on Instagram: "Deeply saddened and at a loss for words hearing of the passing of Cody Longo …..still processing….still doesn’t feel like it really happened….thank you for taking the incredible journey with me of Eddie and Loren….it’s still one of my favorite stories I ever got to be a part of….my heart and soul go out to your wife and kids and all those you left behind…..it just….doesn’t feel real…."
Talent manager and producer Alex Gittelson added on Twitter: "Devastated beyond words at the tragic loss of my dear friend and client, Cody Longo. My heart breaks for his beautiful family. You will be missed, brother."
He leaves behind his wife and three children - a seven-year-old daughter and two sons, aged five and one.
Our thoughts are with Cody Longo's family and friends at this difficult time.
Published 15:01 21 Nov 2025 GMT
Actor Spencer Lofranco has died at the age of 33 on Tuesday, November 18, his family has confirmed.
The Canadian star was best known for roles in Gotti and Jamesy Boy, having started his career in 2012 with the role of Conrad Hartman in At Middleton.
News of his death was confirmed by his brother, Santino, who shared a heartbreaking tribute on Instagram.
He described his brother as a "legend" who "changed people's lives", adding, as reported by Metro: "To the legend @roccowinning. My brother. You lived a life only some could dream of.
"You changed people’s lives, and now you are with God. I will always love you and miss you Bear. RIP."
According to reports from TMZ, Lofranco's death is being investigated by authorities in British Columbia.
Lofranco's cause of death has yet to be determined, per the outlet.
The young star had decided to pursue a career in acting at the age of 17, despite his father's wishes that he should become a lawyer or hockey player.
In a 2014 featured in Interview, Lofranco described himself as a naturally funny child who was "always trying to make people laugh and always the center of attention", meaning a career in front of the camera came naturally to him.
His big break came with the lead role in Jamesy Boy which he booked after doing summer acting classes before a year's conservatory at New York Film Academy.
He revealed that he "understood" the character of James Burns because he could identify with the working class boy who spent his youth in and out of detention centers.
Lofranco told Interview: "James and I were both troubled and we were sent to institutions for juveniles - I was sent to a military high school and James had been institutionalized when he was very young.
"My parents were divorced; his parents weren’t together. There was a lot of drugs and alcohol and abuse in his family growing up. There were just a lot of similar things that we had to deal with, so we could to relate each other."
While James's father had left him, Lofranco credited his own father, lawyer Rocco Lofranco, with "saving" him in his youth.
He added that if he hadn't become an actor, he would have liked to pursue humanitarian work in Africa, helping to better the lives of children.
His other acting credits include roles in Angelina Jolie’s Unbroken (2014), short film Home (2015), and Gotti (2018) in which he played John Travolta’s on-screen son.
Our thoughts remain with Lofranco's family, friends, and fans at this difficult time.
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