There’s really no age at which the passing of any person gets easier, but anything under the age of 70 feels simply too young to pass away without a good explanation, and the unfortunate suicide of Houston Tumlin is something that many people are going to wonder about for years to come no doubt. The former child actor is best known for his work as Walker Bobby in Talladega Nights, in which he played the eldest son of Ricky Bobby, the character that Will Ferrell played. To say that he and his on-screen brother, Texas Ranger Bobby, were a bit
Remembering Houston Tumlin: Actor Died at 28...
Remembering Houston Tumlin: Actor Died at 28...
- 4/2/2021
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
Former child actor Houston Tumlin has died by suicide at age 28. He was best known for playing Will Ferrell’s son in Talladega Nights. The Shelby County Coroner’s Office found Tumlin dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his Pelham, Alabama home on Tuesday. In February, Tumlin shared a throwback photo on Instagram of himself and his onscreen […]
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- 3/25/2021
- by Demi Tsatsaronis
- Uinterview
Houston Tumlin, who at 13 played the elder son of Will Ferrell’s title character in 2006’s Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, died Tuesday night at his home in Pelham, Al. He was 28.
Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans confirmed to Deadline that Tumlin died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Tumlin, in his sole acting credit, played Walker Bobby, son of NASCAR driver Ricky and older brother of Texas Ranger Bobby (Grayson Russell).
“Truly heartbroken and stunned at Houston’s passing,” tweeted Talladega Nights director and co-writer Adam McKay. “He was a joyful and talented person. Will never forget the laughs and good times we had. Sending love and prayers to his family and friends.”
In a memorable Talladega Nights dinner scene, Tumlin’s Walker and Russell’s Texas Ranger recount their day in school for dad Ricky and the rest of the family. “I threw a bunch of Grandpa...
Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans confirmed to Deadline that Tumlin died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Tumlin, in his sole acting credit, played Walker Bobby, son of NASCAR driver Ricky and older brother of Texas Ranger Bobby (Grayson Russell).
“Truly heartbroken and stunned at Houston’s passing,” tweeted Talladega Nights director and co-writer Adam McKay. “He was a joyful and talented person. Will never forget the laughs and good times we had. Sending love and prayers to his family and friends.”
In a memorable Talladega Nights dinner scene, Tumlin’s Walker and Russell’s Texas Ranger recount their day in school for dad Ricky and the rest of the family. “I threw a bunch of Grandpa...
- 3/24/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Houston Tumlin, known for his role in “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” as a young actor, has died. He was 28.
In his only role as an actor, Tumlin played Walker Bobby, the 10-year-old son of Will Ferrell’s main character Ricky Bobby. Tumlin was part of a star-studded cast that included Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jane Lynch, Andy Richter, Molly Shannon and Amy Adams.
Tumlin died by suicide on Tuesday inside his home in Pelham, Ala., according to reports. His girlfriend, Charity Robertson, confirmed his death in a Facebook post.
“I’ll miss your big heart, caring spirit, infectious laughter, and oh man could the list go on,” she wrote. “I love you so much Houston Lee and thank you for loving me so passionately and unapologetically for the time we had each other.”
On Feb. 18, Tumlin posted a photo on Instagram of himself and Grayson Crussell,...
In his only role as an actor, Tumlin played Walker Bobby, the 10-year-old son of Will Ferrell’s main character Ricky Bobby. Tumlin was part of a star-studded cast that included Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jane Lynch, Andy Richter, Molly Shannon and Amy Adams.
Tumlin died by suicide on Tuesday inside his home in Pelham, Ala., according to reports. His girlfriend, Charity Robertson, confirmed his death in a Facebook post.
“I’ll miss your big heart, caring spirit, infectious laughter, and oh man could the list go on,” she wrote. “I love you so much Houston Lee and thank you for loving me so passionately and unapologetically for the time we had each other.”
On Feb. 18, Tumlin posted a photo on Instagram of himself and Grayson Crussell,...
- 3/24/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
Houston Tumlin, who played the son of Will Ferrell’s Ricky Bobby in “Talladega Nights,” has died by suicide. He was 28 years old.
Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans confirmed the news to TheWrap. According to TMZ, which was the first to report the news of the death, no note has been found, but his girlfriend was inside the home at the time of his death.
The 2006 comedy “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” was Tumlin’s only acting credit. According to TMZ, as of 2015 he was serving in the Army’s 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell.
Tumlin was born on Dec. 27, 1992, in Pell City, Alabama, and graduated in 2011 from Victory’s Christian High School. He co-starred alongside Grayson Russell in “Talladega Nights,” delivering one of the film’s most iconic scenes at the dinner table.
Grayson Russell (left) and Houston Tumlin at the 2006 premiere of “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby...
Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans confirmed the news to TheWrap. According to TMZ, which was the first to report the news of the death, no note has been found, but his girlfriend was inside the home at the time of his death.
The 2006 comedy “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” was Tumlin’s only acting credit. According to TMZ, as of 2015 he was serving in the Army’s 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell.
Tumlin was born on Dec. 27, 1992, in Pell City, Alabama, and graduated in 2011 from Victory’s Christian High School. He co-starred alongside Grayson Russell in “Talladega Nights,” delivering one of the film’s most iconic scenes at the dinner table.
Grayson Russell (left) and Houston Tumlin at the 2006 premiere of “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby...
- 3/24/2021
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Houston Tumlin is best known for playing the 10-year-old foul mouthed son Walker Bobby -- opposite Grayson Russell as Texas Ranger Bobby -- in the 2006 comedy "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby." Guess what he looks like now! Read more...
- 7/21/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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