Evan Ellingson, renowned for his roles in “My Sister’s Keeper” and “CSI: Miami” during his teenage years, tragically passed away at the age of 35 on November 5.
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The local San Bernardino coroner’s office has confirmed his death.

According to reports, Evan was discovered lifeless in a Fontana, CA, residence on November 5. The exact cause of his death remains pending, pending confirmation by the coroner’s office.

Evan’s father, Michael, informed TMZ that Evan was residing in a sober-living home and had faced struggles with substance abuse in the past.

However, he was on an improved path recently. No evidence of foul play has been reported at this time.
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Evan, who commenced his acting journey as a child with numerous TV appearances in the early 2000s, is most prominently remembered for his portrayal of Jesse Fitzgerald, Cameron Diaz’s eldest child, in the 2009 film “My Sister’s Keeper,” an adaptation of Jodi Picoult’s novel.

In addition to his starring role in the sitcom “Complete Savages,” Evan also had a recurring role as Kyle Harmon, the son of David Caruso’s Horatio Caine, in “CSI: Miami,” spanning 18 episodes over three years.

In a 2009 interview, Evan reflected on his childhood spent in the limelight, stating, “I never had the same [childhood] experience with my friends. I never had more time with them. However, my childhood was a cool one. I was busy doing the things I love. I had no regrets because I found my passion for acting early on.”

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