Jackson Odell Is Dead

ORIGIN
Jackson Odell was an American actor, singer/songwriter, and guitarist. He had a recurring role as “Ari Caldwell” on the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs (2013-15). His credits include the series Modern Family, iCarly, The Fosters, Arrested Development, and the film Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer (2011). Odell released cover songs to popular artists like Rihanna and Macklemore. His original song “Feel Like the Rain” was released in March 2014. Jackson Reid Odell was born on July 2, 1997, in Evergreen, Colorado.

CAREER
Odell began acting at age 12. His television debut was a 2009 episode of Private Practice titled “Wait and See”. He followed up with small roles in I’m in the Band, Babysitters Beware, and State of the Union. He was cast as “Ethan” in Bradford May’s TV film Healing Hands (2010). Odell had a recurring role as “Ted Durkas” on the ABC sitcom Modern Family (2010-12). His most popular role was that of “Ari Caldwell” on the series The Goldbergs (2013-15). His television credits also include iCarly (2012), I Have Friends (2011-12), Arrested Development (2013), and The Fosters (2014). Odell appeared in the action film Jefferson (2010) opposite James Reuben Rozeboom. His film credit includes the comedy Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer (2011) with Heather Graham.

Odell launched his YouTube channel ‘JaxnSings’ in June 2010. It attracted 39K+ subscribers and more than 150K views. He covered a number of popular songs such as “Dreaming With a Broken Heart” (John Mayer), “Thrift Shop” (Macklemore), and “Stay” (Rihanna). Odell’s original song “Feel Like the Rain” was released in March 2014. It received 40K+ views and mostly positive reviews. His second channel ‘JaxnBlogs’ features random videos and vlogs.

Odell wrote several songs for the soundtrack to the romantic drama film Forever My Girl (2018). The film was written and directed by Bethany Ashton Wolf. It is based on Heidi McLaughlin’s 2012 novel of the same name. The film revolves around a country musician trying to get back his ex-fiancee. It stars Alex Roe, Jessica Rothe, and Travis Tritt. Forever My Girl was released in January 2018. It made $16.4 million at the box office.

PERSONAL
Jackson Odell died on June 8, 2018, at the age of 20. His reported cause of death was an accidental drug overdose (acute heroin and cocaine toxicity). No sign of foul play was suspected. His unresponsive body was found in his sober living home in Tarzana, California. He’s survived by family and friends. Odell was 6ft tall and he was a Cancer. His personal net worth was estimated at $400 thousand.

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