Tyler Sanders, an actor who starred in the Amazon Prime series Just Add Magic: Mystery City and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for his performance, died on Thursday at the age of 18.
The 911 Lone Star musician was discovered dead at his home in Los Angeles, but the cause of death has yet to be determined. According to a family representative, an autopsy will be performed and a death investigation will be launched.
According to TMZ, police in Los Angeles received a report about a man who was not breathing on Thursday. Sanders was found alone at the house by responding authorities, and he was pronounced dead shortly after.
The authorities do not suspect foul play at this time, and no indicators of unusual circumstances have been discovered.
On its website, the LA County’s Medical Examiner-Coroner said Sanders’ cause of death is currently ‘deferred,’ meaning ‘pending additional investigation.’
Aside from his role on the YA spinoff of Just Add Magic, the teen actor is best known for guest roles on the small screen in 911: Lone Star, The Rookie and Fear the Walking Dead.
Tyler appeared very close to his family, and posted this touching snap and caption on Instagram in 2020
According to Pedro Tapia, a spokeswoman for Sanders, the cause of death will be studied.
In a statement, Pedro Tapia remarked, “Tyler was a gifted performer with a bright future.” ‘He comes from a beautiful family, and at this time, we ask that you respect their privacy.’
Sanders had a social media presence, including a Facebook page where he was frequently photographed at home or on vacation with his large family.
His most recent Instagram image was five days ago, when he was photographed on a terrace in Vail, Colorado, wearing a blue suit. ‘Styling,’ read the caption.
He had been in Vail with his family as they were seen white river rafting. ‘Here’s a quick before and after of my family white water rafting,’ he wrote in his caption as his family was seen paddling, then in the next photo, hit with water.
Sanders landed an Emmy nomination for role on the Amazon series, Just Add Magic: Mystery City.
After appearing on stage in school projects, the young actor began working professionally at the age of ten. In 2015, he made his first appearance as himself on the show JLW Academy.
Following that, he earned the role of Young Jake Otto in Fear The Walking Dead’s TEOTWAWKI episode in 2017, which led to the role of Siggy in the TV movie What About Barb?
In 2018, he portrayed Logan Hawke in the TV series The Rookie. In 2019, he starred as Eli in the critically acclaimed film Reliant.
In the 2019 film Just Add Magic, he plays Leo. In 2020, he reprised his role as Leo in the spinoff Just Add Magic: Mystery City.
After performing in school plays, the young actor began acting professionally at the age of ten. In 2015, he made his television debut as himself in the show JLW Academy.
Following that, he landed the role of Young Jake Otto on Fear The Walking Dead in the 2017 episode TEOTWAWKI, which led to the role of Siggy in the television film What About Barb?
In the 2018 television series The Rookie, he plays Logan Hawke. He received significant accolades for his performance as Eli in the 2019 film Reliant.
In the 2019 film Just Add Magic, he plays the part of Leo. In the sequel Just Add Magic: Mystery City in 2020, he reprised his role as Leo.
