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Sawyer Sweeten died in Texas on Thursday after shooting himself
He played Geoffrey Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond alongside his twin brother Sullivan and their sister Madylin
He and his brother stopped acting after Raymond ended in 2005, and their last public appearance was in 2010 at the TV Land Awards
'At this time I would like to encourage everyone to reach out to the ones you love. Let them have no doubt of what they mean to you,' wrote Madylin on Facebook Thursday
'Sawyer’s entire family is absolutely devastated by this tragedy,' said a source
'Sawyer Sweeten was a funny and exceptionally bright young man. He is gone from us far too soon,' wrote Patricia Heaton, his television mother

By Chris Spargo For Dailymail.com

Published: 19:48 EST, 23 April 2015 | Updated: 01:06 EST, 24 April 2015

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A child star who appeared on the hit show Everybody Loves Raymond has died of an apparent suicide.

Sawyer Sweeten, 19, took his own life while visiting family in Texas, shooting himself on the front porch.

He played Geoffrey Barone on the hit show alongside his twin brother Sullivan, who played Michael, for 139 episodes.

Their older sister Madylin also played their older sister on the show, Ally.

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

'At this sensitive time, our family requests privacy and we beg of you to reach out to the ones you love.'

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Sawyer Sweeten (left with sister Madylin and brother Sullivan in 2010) died in Texas on Thursday

From left to right: Brad Garrett, Monica Horan, Madlyn Sweeten, Sawyer Sweeten, Sullivan Sweeten, Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts, Peter Boyle

Sawyer is seen riding on a motorcycle back in March

'Sawyer’s entire family is absolutely devastated by this tragedy,' a source told Radar Online.

Sawyer's mother Elizabeth posted a photo on Facebook Wednesday saying how much she loved her three oldest children.

She also shared a post on Facebook last Thursday that showed her and her oldest sons bowling with the family, and one on Easter of the extended family celebrating the holiday.

Sawyer's Raymond costar Doris Roberts remembered him on Facebook, writing; 'It is with great sadness that I learned the news that Sawyer Sweeten, who played my grandson Geoffrey Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond, died at his family's home in Texas.

'He was a very sweet young man who will be dearly missed. Make sure your loved ones know how much you care about them, and please check in with them if you haven't touched base with them for a while. It's very important to keep in touch.'

Patricia Heaton, his television mother, wrote; 'Sawyer Sweeten was a funny and exceptionally bright young man. He is gone from us far too soon.'

Sawyer and his brother did not continue to act after the Raymond wrapped in 2005, though their sister did go on to appear in a few films, including American Splendor and Eagle Eye.

She continues to act and lives in Los Angeles.

The three last appeared together in public at the 8th Annual TV Land Awards in 2010.

They also have a younger sister Maysa, and four half-siblings; Emma, Guiliana, Elliette and Jaymeson.

Madylin posted a photo of herself with her two brothers last year, writing; 'Hitting the slopes with a bunch of Snowboarders!!.'

Madylin took to Facebook Thursday evening (above) after the incident

Sawyer, Sullivan and Madilyn with their sister Maysa (second from right)

Sawyer Sweeten interviewed with siblings Madylin and Sullivan

Madylin wrote on Facebook Thursday evening; 'At this time I would like to encourage everyone to reach out to the ones you love. Let them have no doubt of what they mean to you.'

In March, Sawyer' mother's husband Jerry posted a photo to Facebook of Sawyer on a motorcycle, writing; 'Sawyer is riding around on a really kick ass 883 Iron!!! So proud that both my sons have done so well in learning how to ride!'

Sawyer was born in Brownwood, Texas in 1995, and also had roles in the film Frank McKlusky, C.I. and the popular television show Even Stevens.

Sawyer and his brother started working on the show when they were just 16-months-old.

The cast was nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series seven times by the Screen Actors Guild, winning the coveted Actor in 2003.

The show meanwhile won the Outstanding Comedy Series award at the Emmys in both 2003 and 2005.

Overall, the show earned 69 Emmy nominations during its run, winning 15, mostly for acting.

Sawyer (left) and his brother Sullivan started working on Raymond when they were just 16-months-old

Raymond won the Outstanding Comedy Series award at the Emmys in both 2003 and 2005

Sawyer and Sullivan Sweeten on Everybody Loves Raymond

Raymond starred Ray Romano and Patricia Heaton as Raymond and Debra Barone, a couple raising their three children in Long Island.

The other main players were Raymond's parents Marie and Frank, played by Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle, and his older brother Robert, played by Brad Garret, who lived together across the street.

It was one of the most watched shows on the air during its ninth season, and the second most popular comedy behind NBC's Friends.

When asked if he had a fondest memory from his time on the show in 2010, Sawyer said; 'All my memories are fond.'

The show currently airs in syndication around the world.

'I'm shocked, and terribly saddened, by the news about Sawyer,' said Romano.

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

• For confidential help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or click here

• For confidential support on suicide matters in the UK, call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here