HOUSTON Tumlin's girlfriend Charity Robertson has shared her grief over the actor's suicide, as she opened up about feeling "numb, lost, and empty."
The Talladega Nights star tragically "shot himself in the head" on Tuesday, in his Alabama home.
Houston's girlfriend Charity took to Facebook to express her profound "hurt" over the loss, as fans and friends rushed in with supporting comments.
With a series of sweet photos with her boyfriend, the Jacksonville State University student captioned her devastating post: "I’ve never experienced a hurt like this before. I feel numb, I feel defeated, I feel lost.
"I feel empty. My heart is absolutely shattered.My sweet, sweet baby.. Our time together was one of the best experiences of my life.
"I’ll miss your big heart, caring spirit, infectious laughter, & oh man could the list go on. I love your smart mouth, your 'i’m always right' attitude, your hugs, your kisses, your touch.. Just YOU!" she wrote.
"I just still feel like this is a really bad dream that I can’t wake up from.One thing is for sure though, I have the absolute best guardian angel a girl could ever wish for cause everybody knows you don’t play about me .
"I love you so much Houston Lee & thank you for loving me so passionately and unapologetically for the time we had each other."
Houston, 28, starred as Walker Bobby in the 2006 hit Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, alongside comedian Will Ferrell who played his father.
Shelby County Coroner confirmed to The Sun that the child star died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head on Tuesday.
The Pelham Police Department found the suicide victim in his Alabama home, and currently an autopsy and toxicology are in the works.
TMZ reported that Charity was at the home when the suicide occurred at around 4:30 pm, but no farewell note was found.
Houston was born in Pell City, Alabama on December 27, 1992, and had his first major acting role at age 13 in the infectious comedy.
The young actor played a foul-mouthed child alongside his younger on-screen brother Grayson Russell.
This was his only Hollywood appearance, and as of 2015, he was serving in the Army's 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell in Kentucky.
Houston also worked other jobs like telephone line repairman.
Just one month prior to his death the actor posted a sentimental photo to his Instagram feed with his younger co-star, where he wrote: “@graysoncrussell tell me a set of ‘brothers’ more handsome. I’ll wait."
Other friends have taken to social media to offer their condolences, as one Army companion wrote: “SGT Houston Tumlin came to me as PVT Tumlin. He showed a lot of spirit, promise, positive energy and was (hands down) one of my best Soldiers in my company.
"Came ready to work. Please check on each other. Get help if you need it. We need you.”
A close pal also took to Instagram to share a fond memory: “Words can’t describe how much this hurt seeing that you passed away @_tumlin_.
“You always made everyone laugh and will be missed dearly. I will never forget us setting up this skit and nearly getting suspended for it in high school.”
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
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