Houston Tumlin death: Talladega Nights child actor ‘experienced PTSD’ from army service before suicide

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Talladega Nights actor Houston Tumlin experienced post-traumatic stress disorder after serving in the US army, his mother has said. Tumlin’s mother Michelle told TMZ that her son earned accolades including an Army Achievement Metal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, but experienced PTSD and depression in the wake of his service. “Houston Lee Tumlin was so much more than a child actor from Talladega Nights,” she said. Houston fought his battle for years, and we will continue to fight for him.” Tumlin’s family marched in an Alabama event this past weekend to raise awareness for army veteran suicide and PTSD support.