Jackson Odell death at 20 being investigated by coroner as co-star Ariel Winter pays tribute to The Goldbergs star

The US actor was best known for his role on The Goldbergs 
Investigation: Jackson Odell has been found dead at the age of 20
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Jennifer Ruby11 June 2018
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The death of actor Jackson Odell is being investigated by a Los Angeles county coroner after he was found dead at the age of 20.

The Goldbergs actor was found unresponsive at his home in the San Fernando Valley on Friday, said investigating officer Lt. Rudy Molano.

While there was reportedly no foul play suspected, Molano has said the death is now under investigation and an autopsy should be completed in the next couple of days.

In a statement to TMZ, Odell’s family described him as “a shining light and a brilliant, loving and talented soul”.

Rising star: Jackson Odell had appeared on a umber of US TV shows (Getty Images )
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“He had so much more to share,” they said. “Our family will always carry that truth forward. Our wish is that the rest of the world who knew and loved him does as well.”

His co-star Ariel Winter paid tribute to him over the weekend, saying that she was “devastated” by the loss.

She wrote on Twitter: “Devastated to hear about the passing of Jackson Odell. I knew Jackson since we were 12 years old, and he even appeared in an episode of Modern Family.”

She continued: “We didn't talk much as we entered into our high school years, but I'm glad I got to spend time with him before his end.

“Very hard for me to hear about anyone passing away, but someone so young really saddens me. Sending love to his family and friends.”

Odell was well-known by US audiences for playing the role of Ari Caldwell in ABC sitcom The Goldbergs, as well as appearing in Modern Family, Arrested Development and iCarly.

He was also a singer-songwriter who regularly posted original songs to his YouTube channel. He wrote a number of original songs for the soundtrack of romantic drama Forever My Girl.

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