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Everybody Loves Raymond's Ray Romano is seen for the first time since co-star Sawyer Sweeten's tragic suicide as he attends fundraiser

Published: 05:36 EST, 27 April 2015 | Updated: 07:30 EST, 27 April 2015

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Ray Romano stepped out with his family on Sunday for a charity fundraiser, the first time he's been seen in public since the tragic suicide of his young co-star Sawyer Sweeten.

The Everybody Loves Raymond star arrived with his wife for the 12th Annual Stuart House Benefit in West Hollywood.

Days earlier the actor led tributes to 19-year-old Sawyer, who played his son on the hit show, after he took his own life while visiting a family member's home in Texas on Thursday morning.

Loss: Everybody Loves Raymond star Ray Romano arrived with his family for the Stuart House Benefit in West Hollywood on Sunday, the first time he's been seen since the death of his co-star Sawyer Sweeten

57-year-old Ray appeared in good spirits as he arrived at the philanthropic event, hosted by menswear designer John Varvatos.

The actor was accompanied by his wife Anna and his daughter Alexandra for the fundraiser which raises money for Stuart House, a program run by The Rape Foundation which supports the needs of sexually abused children and their families.

Ray, dressed smartly in a olive coloured blazer and jeans, smiled for photographers and gave a wave as he headed inside with his family.

On-screen dad:Sawyer, who took his own life on Thursday aged 19, played Raymond's son in the hit sitcom alongside his twin brother Sullivan

Good spirits: The actor flashed a smile for the cameras as he arrived at the fundraising day

The Everybody Loves Raymond lead was one of the first to pay tribute to Sawyer when news of his tragic death broke last week.

Ray worked with Sawyer for nine years starting from when he was just a 16-month-old baby and said he was 'terribly saddened, by the news'.

He added: '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.'

Sawyer and Sullivan Sweeten on Everybody Loves Raymond

Support: Raymond, looking smart in a green blazer and jeans, was accompanied by his wife Anna

Sawyer appeared in 139 episodes of the popular US sitcom The teenager played Geoffrey Barone, while his twin brother played Michael. Their older sister Madylin also played their older sibling on the show, Ally.

Madylin announced the news of her brother's death in a statement on Thursday.

'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,' she said.

Tributes: The actor was one the first to speak out after Sawyer's death, calling him 'a wonderful and sweet kid to be around'

Family: Ray worked with Sawyer for nine years starting from when he was just a 16-month-old baby

Staying strong: Tributes have been pouring in from the cast of Raymond's hit sitcom

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

Sawyer's Raymond costar Doris Roberts paid tribute to 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 Sweeten interviewed with siblings Madylin and Sullivan

Tragic loss: Raymond was 'terribly saddened, by the news' of his young co-star's death on Thursday

Family affair: Sawyer (left) played Geoffrey Barone, while his twin brother played Michael (right). Their older sister Madylin, also pictured, played their older sibling on the show, Ally