Former child star Evan Ellingson dies aged 35

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Evan Ellingson died at the age of 35.

The actor – who was best known for starring in “My Sister’s Keeper” and “CSI: Miami” – was found dead in a bedroom of his Fontana, California, home on Sunday.

Ellingson’s cause of death has not yet been determined, but an autopsy is already scheduled for Monday.

The actor’s father, Michael, told TMZ that his son had previously struggled with drugs. However, Michael insisted he had been doing much better lately and the family had been shocked by his death.

Ellingson had not appeared on screen at all in the past decade.

In contrast, the former child star enjoyed significant success earlier in his career, when he starred alongside Cameron Diaz and Alec Baldwin in the 2009 drama film “My Sister’s Keeper.”

Ellingson also played the role of Kyle Harmon in “CSI: Miami.”

Elsewhere, the actor has had minor roles in a number of well-known shows, including appearances on “General Hospital”, “That Was Then”, “Mad TV”, “Bones” and “24”.

Ellingson has retired from the entertainment industry for the past ten years. However, he insisted in a 2009 interview that he had no regrets about his experience of fame, insisting he had a “cool” childhood.

Ellingson told the Philippine Star: “I never had the same (childhood) experience with my friends.

“I never had that much time with them. However, my childhood was cool. I was busy doing the things I love. I had no regrets because I discovered my passion very early for the theater.”