Evan Ellingson, known for his role on “CSI: Miami,” has died at age 35.
His father, Michael Ellingson, confirmed the sad news to Fox News Digital.
“Yes, he was found dead in his bedroom yesterday morning,” he said. “He battled with drug addiction for years but was doing really well recently so we are all in shock and devastated right now.”
Ellingson is perhaps best known for playing Kyle Harmon, the son of David Caruso’s Detective Horatio Caine, across 18 episodes on “CSI: Miami.” His last credited appearance on the show was in 2010.
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Evan Ellingson played David Caruso’s son on “CSI: Miami” across 18 episodes. (Getty Images)
The California-born actor also appeared in other high profile projects throughout his career as a child actor.
Evan Ellingson’s “CSI: Miami” character served in the military and in one episode sought the help of David Caruso’s detective Horatio Caine to solve a murder. (Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Images)
In 2009, he co-starred with Cameron Diaz, Alec Baldwin and Abigail Breslin in the drama “My Sister’s Keeper” and made an appearance in Clint Eastwood’s “Letters from Iwo Jima.”
From left to right, Cameron Diaz, Sofia Vassilieva, Abigail Breslin, Evan Ellingson and Jason Patric attend the premiere of “My Sister’s Keeper” in 2009. (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
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He also appeared as the nephew of Kiefer Sutherland’s character, Jack Bauer, on “24” during season six.
According to his IMDB profile, Ellingson was born in Los Angeles and grew up in La Verne, California, with three brothers.
Evan Ellingson appeared in “24” as the nephew of Kiefer Sutherland’s character Jack Bauer. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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His interest in sports reportedly led to him being discovered at a skate park. He was asked to skate for the Vans PeeWee team and appear in a commercial for the shoe company.
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His onscreen career continued after he made his debut in the TV movie “Living in Fear,” followed by roles in “Titus,” “Mad TV” and the series “Complete Savages,” produced by Mel Gibson and starring Keith Carradine.
