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Everybody Loves Raymond child star Sawyer Sweeten dies aged 19

Everybody Loves Raymond star Sawyer Sweeten has committed suicide aged 19.

He died on Thursday (April 23), with his sister Madylin confirming the news in a statement.

The actor appeared in the cult US sitcom as Geoffrey Barone between 1996 and 2005.

He was 16 months old when he started the show, with his last public appearance taking place in 2010.

Sweeten's sister confirmed: "This morning a terrible tragedy occurred. We are devastated to report that our beloved brother, son, and friend took his own life. He was weeks away from his 20th birthday.

"At this sensitive time we beg of you to reach out to the ones you love."

Commenting on the tragic news, Patricia Heaton - who played his mother Debra Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond - said:

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

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Watch Sweeten being interviewed below: