Evan Ellingson‘s household and his former My Sister’s Keeper co-star Abigail Breslin have paid tribute to the late little one star after his dying earlier this week aged 35.
His household shared a press release saying they’re ”heartbroken” over his dying and addressed his lengthy battle with dependancy.
“Our household is heartbroken by the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle and good friend, Evan,” a press release shared with NBC Information begins.
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“Evan was some of the caring people who cherished Jesus with all his coronary heart,” the assertion continues.
“He had a candy, child-like spirit with a smile that might mild up a room. He was all the time considering of others and wished to make use of his personal struggles with dependancy to assist individuals discover hope,” they mentioned.
His household mentioned he “not too long ago relapsed” after three years of sobriety.
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“Whereas ultimately, he fell in his earthly battle with dependancy, he was ready to decide on Jesus as his Lord and Saviour and obtain everlasting life with Him,” the assertion continues.
The assertion completed: “We already miss Evan and cherish each second of pleasure, laughter and love that he delivered to us and so many others.”
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His former My Sister’s Keeper co-star Abigail Breslin shared a tribute to Ellingson on Instagram.
Alongside an image of the pair on the set of the 2009 movie, she wrote: “Evan Ellingson was a form, humorous and intensely proficient human being.”
“He performed my huge brother in a movie I did referred to as My Sister’s Keeper. Evan was a genuinely considerate one that cared a lot about handing over the most effective efficiency, which he completed. A few of his scenes in MSK nonetheless give me chills.”
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“He was additionally foolish, humorous, a prankster, a lover of Purple Bull (I hated the scent of Purple Bull 😂) and he was energetic and the lifetime of the get together,” she continued.
“I did not keep up a correspondence loads with him after the movie, however he all the time stayed in my thoughts as an exquisite and candy soul, one I’m grateful to have crossed paths with.”
She added: “My prayers and condolences are along with his household at this tough time. Evan, I do know Heaven will welcome you with open arms. Your time on this earth might have been, devastatingly, brief.”
“Your humour, exuberance, kindness and shiny mild will linger eternally. Sending you peace in your journey to the nice past and who is aware of… possibly sooner or later, I am going to meet you in Montana. Xx, Abster.”
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Ellingson, the previous little one star greatest identified for his work on CSI: Miami and within the movie My Sister’s Keeper, died on the age of 35, based on stories.
TMZ reported the actor died on Sunday (Monday in Australia) at a sober-living dwelling, along with his father Michael confirming the unhappy information to the publication.
The outlet reported that the dying was a shock to the household as he had been doing properly not too long ago.
A reason for dying has not been decided.
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Ellingson was identified for his work in CSI: Miami as Kyle Harmon, the son of Horatio, which he starred in from 2007 to 2010.
He appeared in My Sister’s Keeper reverse Cameron Diaz and Abigail Breslin in 2009.
Based mostly on the novel of the identical identify by Jodi Picoult, the movie centred on a lady who wished medical emancipation from her mother and father and whose sister was battling most cancers.
Different credit to his identify embody the TV sequence Basic Hospital and Full Savages.
He additionally starred within the hit sequence 24 because the nephew of Kiefer Sutherland’s Jack Bauer.
His final appearing credit score was CSI: Miami in 2010, however he obtained his begin in Hollywood on the younger age of 13.
In line with Folks, his entry into fame was when he was found at a skate park and requested to do a Vans industrial.
He additionally informed Philstar International about working within the trade as a baby star and mentioned his childhood was completely different to that of his mates.
“I by no means had extra time with them. Nevertheless, my childhood was a cool one,” he mentioned.
“I used to be busy doing the issues I like. I had no regrets as a result of I discovered my ardour for appearing early on.”
If you happen to or anybody you realize is combating dependancy contact the Alcohol Drug Info Service on 1800 250 015 or Narcotics Nameless Australia on 1300 652 820.
