Talladega Nights actor Houston Tumlin killed by suicide at age 28: a child star who played Will Ferrell’s son “found at home after being shot”
- Tumlin died at his home in Pelham, Alabama, Tuesday night
- According to TMZ, his girlfriend was at home at the time
- He played Ferrell’s son-in-law in Talladega Nights: The Legend Of Ricky Bobby, 2006
- Comedy was his only great cinematic merit
- Since then, he reportedly served in the military and worked repairing telephone lines
Talladega Nights actor Houston Tumlin has died at the age of 28.
Tumlin, who was a child when he appeared in Will Ferrell’s 2006 film, died by suicide according to Shelby County coroner Lina Evans, who spoke to TMZ.
Evans told the site that Tumlin was killed by an automatic shot to the head around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday at his home in Pelham, Alabama.
Tragic: Talladega nights actor Houston Tumlin dies of automatic shooting at 28
Children’s Star: Appeared in the 2006-directed comedy starring Will Ferrell, seen at the premiere with actor Grayson Russell on the left.
Bleep! Houston featured Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby as the grumpy 10-year-old Walker Bobby, son of the character of Will Ferrell
Sources said TMZ Tumlin’s girlfriend was at the house at the time. No notes found.
Houston featured Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby as the grumpy 10-year-old Walker Bobby, son of Will Ferrell’s character.
The film is his only professional merit.
Tumlin was reportedly serving in the Army’s 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell in 2015 and, according to TMZ, was engaged in other work, such as repairing telephone lines.
Explosion of the Past: Houston recently shared an instant review with Will Ferrell
Tumlin’s Instagram featured happy moments, such as beautiful photos of her dogs, work snapshots and photos of stylish costumes.
Houston’s sister Hayden was left in shock when she paid tribute to her brother on Instagram.
Under a photo of the brothers who were fools, he wrote: ‘Yesterday I lost my brother. This does not feel real nor is it right to be without it. It was so special to us. I will love you forever, bubba.