Everybody Loves Raymond Child Star Dead at 19
Sawyer Sweeten, who played Geoffrey Barone on the hit sitcom 'Everybody Loves Raymond' is dead at the age of 19.
Madylin Sweeten, Sawyer's sister in real life and on television, released a statement after he committed suicide:
"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 road to stardom began when he was only a year and a half. His real-life twin brother Sullivan, played Michael Baronet on the show.
The National Suicide Life Line provides help call anytime. You can call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or you can visit SuicidePreventionLifeLine.org.
A video tribute to Sweeten was posted on YouTube.