‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Star Sawyer Sweeten Dies At 19

Sawyer Sweeten, who played Geoffrey Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond, died in apparent suicide at the age of 19.

A rep for Sweeten says that he shot himself to death while visiting family in Texas.

His real-life twin brother, Sullivan, and sister Madylin also played his siblings Michael and Ally on the show.

"This morning a terrible family tragedy has occurred," Madylin said in a statement. "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."

Ray Romano, who played his father Ray Barone, said that he was "shocked and terribly saddened" by the news.

"He was a wonderful and sweet kid to be around," he said. "Just a great energy whenever he was there. My heart breaks for him, his family and his friends during this very difficult time."

Source: Eonline.com