Evan Ellingson cemented his name in the entertainment industry as a child star known for his appearance in “CSI: Miami.” Sadly, on November 5, 2023, he passed away in San Bernardino County.
Ellingson was living in a sober house and was found unresponsive in his bedroom. According to authorities, they found no foul play in the area. However, there were drug paraphernalia nearby.
Evan Ellingson on the set of “CSI: Miami” on February 10, 2010. | Source: Getty Images 3649
Evan Ellingson on the set of “CSI: Miami” on April 6, 2009. | Source: Getty Images
The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department later revealed Ellingson’s cause of death as an accidental fentanyl overdose, which came out in the toxicology report. The actor had struggled with substance abuse but has taken the necessary steps to get better.
According to his father, his son has been doing well in recent times until his untimely passing. Ellingson’s family is undoubtedly shocked by his death and did not expect it.
Evan Ellingson and Erik Von Detten during ABC Winter Press Tour Party in Universal City, California, on January 24, 2005. | Source: Getty Images
Evan Ellingson at the 3rd Annual “Billabong Design for Humanity” Event in Hollywood, California on June 17, 2009. | Source: Getty Images
Ellingson was only 13 when he joined the entertainment industry. He started his on-screen career with a small role on “General Hospital” and later appeared in “24,” “Bones,” “Complete Savages,” “Titus,” “Mad TV,” “That Was Then,” and “CSIL Miami” where he played Kyle Harmon, the son of the show’s star.
He also appeared on the big screen, notably in “My Sister’s Keeper” alongside Cameron Diaz, “Letters from Iwo Jima,” “Walk the Talk,” “Confession,” “The Bondage,” “Rules of the Game,” “Time Changer,” and many other. However, he stopped his acting career in 2010.
Evan Ellingson and David Caruso on the set of “CSI: Miami” on February 11, 2010. | Source: Getty Images
Evan Ellingson at the premiere of “My Sister’s Keeper” in New York City on June 24, 2009. | Source: Getty Images
In 2009, Ellingson talked about his young fame and revealed he did not have the same childhood as other boys his age. He added:
“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.”
Evan Ellingson at the CW/Showtime/CBS Television TCA Party in Los Angeles, California on July 18, 2008. | Source: Getty Images
David Caruso and Evan Ellingson on the set of “CSI: Miami” on February 10, 2010. | Source: Getty Images
Nevertheless, Ellingson enjoyed his career, especially his role on “CSI,” which he considered one of his big breaks. He liked working with helpful actors and crew members and was also a fan of the show itself. Admittedly, he watched the series “religiously” at home.
Being on the show made his name and face recognizable in public, including at the gas station where he encountered a person who asked if he was Horatio’s son.
Like Ellingson, many child stars have fallen into the wrong path growing up. Fortunately, some have since turned their lives around, including Disney star Lindsay Lohan, who is a doting new mom in Dubai.
