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James Brinsford

Tyler Sanders dead at 18: Walking Dead spin-off actor dies at home prompting investigation

Actor Tyler Sanders has reportedly died at home on Thursday, at the age of 18.

The Hollywood star, who is known for his role in 911: Lone Star with Rob Lowe, as well as a turn in Fear the Walking Dead, was found at his Los Angeles home.

The cause of death is still not known and an autopsy will be conducted as well as an investigation started into the death, according to TMZ.

Tyler's representative, Pedro Tapia, told the US site that the cause of death will be investigated.

Pedro added that Tyler was a "good kid who came from a good family."

US actor Tyler Sanders dead at 18 with tragic death is 'under investigation' (Instagram)

Tyler had an Emmy nomination for role on Amazon series, Just Add Magic: Mystery City after he had started acting professionally aged 10.

His first role was playing himself in the 2015 show JLW Academy before he landed the role of Young Jake Otto in Fear The Walking Dead.

The role of Siggy in TV movie What About Barb? followed before he played Logan Hawke in 2018 TV series The Rookie, alongside Rob Lowe.

Nathan Fillion and Tyler Sanders in The Rookie (Entertainment One)

The following year he played Leo in Just Add Magic before landing a bigger role as the same character in the 2020 spinoff Just Add Magic: Mystery City.

Tyler played Brian in 911: Lone Star this year and has a film, The Price We Pay, in post production waiting release later in 2022.

In his final Instagram posts, Tyler showed his followers that he was enjoying time with his family.

Tyler Sanders was spending time with his family (Instagram)

Five days ago he posted a pic of him in a blue suit as a he posed on wooden decking in Vail, Colorado.

He captioned the pic: "Styling"

Tyler was there with family for white water rafting, of which he shared a few snaps of them.

He wrote alongside the photos: "Here's a quick before and after of my family white water rafting."

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