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It is being reported former child star Sawyer Sweeten has taken his own life. The 19-year-old was probably best-known for playing Geoffrey Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond. His older sister Madylin Sweeten played Ally Barone and his twin brother Sullivan played Michael Barone on the popular sitcom. Sweeten allegedly shot himself on his family’s front porch in Texas.

The Sweeten family has confirmed the tragic news in the following statement:

“This morning a terrible family tragedy has occurred. We are devastated to report that our beloved brother, son, and friend, Sawyer Sweeten, took his own life. He was weeks away from his 20th birthday. At this sensitive time, our family requests privacy and we beg of you to reach out to the ones you love.”

Sweeten’s TV parents Ray Romano and Patricia Heaton have also issued statements. Romano said, “I’m shocked and terribly saddened, by the news about Sawyer. He was a wonderful and sweet kid to be around. Just a great energy whenever he was there. My heart breaks for him, his family, and his friends during this very difficult time.”

Heaton tweeted:

Sawyer Sweeten was a funny and exceptionally bright young man. He is gone from us far too soon.

— Patricia Heaton (@PatriciaHeaton) April 24, 2015

The entire cast of #EverybodyLovesRaymond is in shock. Prayers for the Sweeten family.

— Patricia Heaton (@PatriciaHeaton) April 24, 2015

Sweeten’s older sister, Madilyn has put forth a message on Facebook that states, “At this time I would like to encourage everyone to reach out to the ones you love. Let them have no doubt of what they mean to you.”

You can revisit Sawyer’s work on Everybody Loves Raymond — from 16 months to 10 years old — here.

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