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Raymond Reunion: A Star's Tragic Loss Remembered
25 Nov, 2025
Summary
- The Everybody Loves Raymond reunion honored late actor Sawyer Sweeten.
- Sweeten's siblings advocated for suicide prevention awareness.
- A portion of Sawyer Sweeten tribute t-shirt sales benefit a hotline.
The recent Everybody Loves Raymond 30th Anniversary Reunion special on CBS brought the cast together, but also marked the absence of several beloved stars, including the late Sawyer Sweeten. Sweeten, who portrayed Geoffrey Barone, tragically died by suicide in 2015 at the age of 19.
His real-life siblings and former co-stars, Madylin and Sullivan Sweeten, shared heartfelt memories of their time on the show. They emphasized the importance of remembering the positive experiences while also using their platform to advocate for suicide prevention. Sullivan noted the profound impact the show had on his life.
The Sweeten siblings are passionate advocates for suicide prevention, noting it as the second-leading cause of death for young adults. They highlighted that seeking treatment can lead to recovery and shared how their efforts have personally helped others. Proceeds from annual Sawyer tribute t-shirts support the national suicide prevention hotline.
