CHILD actor Houston Tumlin passed away on March 23 in Alabama.
The actor was known for his role in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby alongside Will Ferrell.
Houston Tumlin, 28, reportedly took his own life and shot himself in the head inside his home in Pelham, Alabama around 4.30pm on Tuesday, March 23, according to Shelby County Coroner who confirmed to The Sun.
His girlfriend was allegedly home at the time of the incident and it is not believed that he left behind a note to his family.
Tumlin’s role in Talladega Nights was the only Hollywood movie he starred in when he was just 10 years old.
As of 2015 he was reportedly serving in the Army’s 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell.
Tumlin also worked other jobs, like repairing telephone lines.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
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