'Talladega Nights' actor Houston Tumlin dies at 28 years old

Houston Tumlin, who starred as Walker Bobby in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, died by suicide in his Pelham, Alabama, home Tuesday, according to TMZ.

The outlet reported that the 28-year-old's cause of death was relayed to them by Shelby County coroner Lina Evans. "We're told Houston's girlfriend was inside the home at the time of his suicide," TMZ wrote, "and so far, no note has been found." 

Charity Robertson, Tumlin's girlfriend, confirmed his passing with an emotional Facebook post. This was the message she wrote to accompany several photos of the happy couple: 

"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! 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."

Talladega Nights debuted in 2006. The raunchy comedy was directed by Adam McKay, who co-wrote it with Will Ferrell. The star-studded cast was led by Ferrell as the titular character as well as John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Gary Cole, Jane Lynch, Amy Adams, and more.