Talladega Nights actor Houston Tumlin dies by suicide at the age of 28: The star of the child who played Will Ferrell’s son “was found at home after self-inflicted gunshot wound”
- Tumlin died Tuesday night at his home in Pelham, Alabama
- His girlfriend was reportedly at home at the time, according to TMZ
- He played Ferrell’s ugly-mouthed son in 2006 in Talladega Nights: The Legend Of Ricky Bobby
- Comedy was his only major credit in the film
- Since then, he has served in the army and worked on repairing telephone lines
Houston Tumlin, the star of Talladega Nights, died at the age of 28.
The actor, who was only 13 years old when he appeared in the 2006 film Will Ferrell, died by suicide on Tuesday afternoon at his home in Pelham, Alabama.
Lina Evans, a Shelby County coroner, told TMZ that Tumlin was killed by a self-inflicted fire in the head around 4:30 p.m.
Sources said TMZ Tumlin’s girlfriend was in the house at the time. No note found.
Houston stood out in Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby, playing Ugly-mouthed Walker Bobby, the son of Will Ferrell’s character.
The film – which was an impressive success, grossing $ 163 million at the box office – was Tumlin’s only professional credit.
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Tumlin allegedly served in the Army’s 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell in 2015 and, according to TMZ, was involved in other activities, such as repairing telephone lines.
Tumlin’s Instagram showed happy moments, such as cute photos of his dogs, work photos and elegant photos of the outfit.
Houston’s sister, Hayden, was shocked as she paid tribute to her brother on Instagram.
Under a photo with siblings who are stupid, she wrote: “Yesterday I lost my brother. This does not feel real or fair to be without him. He was so special to us. I will love you forever, bubba.
Bleep! Houston stood out in Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby while 10-year-old Walker Bobby was the son of Will Ferrell’s character.