Houston Tumlin, 'Talladega Nights' child actor, commits suicide at 28

[metalmachine]

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Former child actor Houston Tumlin, who played the son of Will Ferrell's character in "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," has died by suicide, authorities said Wednesday.

The 28-year-old died in his Pelham, Alabama, home on Tuesday afternoon, Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans told NBC News.

Tumlin's girlfriend was at home at the time and discovered his body, according to the coroner.

It did not appear the former actor left a note behind. He had served in the armed forces and suffered from PTSD and depression, Evans said.

"Talladega Nights," released in 2006, was Tumlin's only acting credit. He played Walker Bobby, the foul-mouthed 10-year-old son of Ferrell's lead character, Ricky Bobby.

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[Jeernia]

He seemed so happy tho...The media makes everybody fake that capitalistic smile