The tragic cause of death of Evan Ellingson at age 35

Evan Ellingson: cause of death revealed
Overdose
In much pain after his brother died from an overdose in 2008
The death of his brother
Rehab program
They found him in his bedroom
Addiction problems
Success in the 2000s
Son of Horatio and his ex-wife
Josh Bauer
Recurring role in '24'
Advertising model
The son of Cameron Diaz
'My Sister's Keeper'
His star went out
Kyle Harmon
The memory remains
Evan Ellingson: cause of death revealed

A month after his sudden death at age 35, the cause of actor Evan Ellingson's passing has been revealed.

Overdose

The actor, who played Horatio's son in 'CSI: Miami,' died of an accidental fentanyl overdose. California authorities announced the tragic news to the press.

In much pain after his brother died from an overdose in 2008

NBC News reports that since the death of his older brother, Austin, also from an overdose, the actor's life had spiraled out of control.

The death of his brother

The Ellingson family had already been badly hurt by an untimely death in 2008. Austin Ellingson, Evan's older brother, died at the age of 22 due to an overdose.

"It kind of just sent me over the edge"

Ellingson stated in a video posted on YouTube: "When he died from the overdose, it kind of just sent me over the edge. I would have given everything that I had in order to be able to get my brother back, and I knew I couldn’t."

Rehab program

In 2021, Evan Ellingson was admitted to an alcohol and drug rehab program, River's Edge Ranch. TMZ described the house where he lived until his death as a "a sober-living home."

 

They found him in his bedroom

On November 5, 2023, the lifeless body of the young actor was found in the bedroom of his house in San Bernardino County, California.

Addiction problems

While the cause of death was initially unknown, the actor's father, Michael Ellingson, confirmed that his son had had addiction problems. However, he said that it appeared that Evan was better now.

(In the picture with actor  Erik Von Detten in 2005.)

Success in the 2000s

Evan was a successful child actor in series like 'CSI: Miami'. He appeared in a total of 18 episodes over three years.

Son of Horatio and his ex-wife

Evan had quite an important recurring role in the series. He was Kyle Harmon, the son of Lt. Horatio Caine and his estranged, sometimes disturbed ex-wife, Julia Eberly (played by Elizabeth Berkley).

Josh Bauer

You may also remember the young actor as  Josh Bauer in '24.'

Recurring role in '24'

Evan Ellingson played the nephew of Jack Bauer, '24's main character, for 10 episodes in 2007.

Advertising model

In addition, the young man became the global image of the well-known brand Vans, helping both his and the brand's popularity skyrocket.

The son of Cameron Diaz

In film, he had the honor or playing Cameron Diaz's son, Jesse Fitzgerald.

'My Sister's Keeper'

He played  the teenage son of Cameron Diaz in 'My Sister's Keeper' in 2009.

His star went out

After making his film debut at just 13 years old and having successful first decade of the century, Evan Ellingson gradually disappeared from the acting scene.

Kyle Harmon

Kyle Harmon, his role in 'CSI; Miami' would be the last one he would play in 2010.

The memory remains

Since then, Evan Ellingson has only been an ephemeral memory of Hollywood. He will continue to be so after the actor's untimely death.