Here is a release statement (The Times) from Ellingson's relatives after his death:
“Our family is heartbroken by the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, Evan. 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. Evan was three years sober and often shared his journey of recovery through speaking engagements and ministry. He was passionate about pointing individuals to resources for help and only recently relapsed after being prescribed opioids following a dental procedure. 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."
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11/6/23: Evan Ellingson, a one-time child star known for his role in the 2009 film My Sister’s Keeper and also for his work on CSI: Miami, has died. He was 35.
His career began with guest spots on Mad TV, later moving on to a series regular role on Fox sitcom Titus in 2002. He portrayed Kyle Savage, the son of Keith Carradine in ABC sitcom Complete Savages. He also played Kiefer Sutherland’s nephew Josh Bauer in 24 and as Kyle Harmon, David Caruso’s son in Seasons 6, 7 and 8 in CSI: Miami. In 2006, Ellingson was cast by Clint Eastwood in Letters from Iwo Jima.
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Ellingson was found dead Sunday, November 5 at his home in Fontana, CA. The cause of death is pending following an autopsy conducted this morning.
Ellingson’s best known role was in the cancer drama My Sister’s Keeper. He played the son of Cameron Diaz and Jason Patric and the brother to Abigail Breslin. The film, based on Jodi Picoult’s 2004 novel, also starred Sofia Vassilieva and Alec Baldwin.
Source: Deadline