Everybody Loves Raymond star Sawyer Sweeten, who was just weeks away from his 20th birthday, has taken his own life, his family said in a statement Thursday.

The former child star was best known for playing the role of Geoffrey Barone on the TV show from 1996, when he was just 16 months old, until it ended in 2005. Sawyer's brother and twin Sullivan Sweeten was also on the show as Michael Barone along with their sister, Madylin Sweeten who played the role of Ally Barone.

Sawyer reportedly shot himself while at his family's home in Texas, according to the BBC.

"This morning a terrible family tragedy has occurred," his family said. "We are devastated to report that our beloved brother, son, and friend, Sawyer Sweeten, took his own life. He was weeks away from his 20th birthday.

"At this sensitive time, our family requests privacy and we beg of you to reach out to the ones you love."

His sister also wrote poignant message on Facebook.

At this time I would like to encourage everyone to reach out to the ones you love. Let them have no doubt of what they mean to you. Posted by Madylin Sweeten on Thursday, April 23, 2015

Sweeten's on-screen mother, Patricia Heaton tweeted Thursday evening about the tragic news.

Sawyer Sweeten was a funny and exceptionally bright young man. He is gone from us far too soon. — Patricia Heaton (@PatriciaHeaton) April 24, 2015

The entire cast of #EverybodyLovesRaymond is in shock. Prayers for the Sweeten family. — Patricia Heaton (@PatriciaHeaton) April 24, 2015

Others, such as former child actress Lacey Chabert, also tweeted their sympathies.