Actor Eddie Hassell known for a variety of projects including Lifetime’s Devious Maids had died at the age of 30.
It appears that Hassell was the victim of a carjacking outside of his girlfriend’s apartment around 1:50 am on Sunday, November 1.
The incident happened in Grand Prairie, Texas on the 3000 block of West Bardin Road.
Grand Prairie is about 13 miles west of Dallas.
When police arrived at the scene, Hassell had suffered from a gunshot wound to the stomach.
He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Grand Prairie Police are investigating and asking for the public’s assistance since they do not yet have a motive or suspect in custody.
On Sunday, November 1, 2020, at around 1:50 a.m., Grand Prairie Police Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 3000 block of West Bardin Road. Upon arrival, officers located victim Eddie Hassell, 30, of Waco, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. 1/3
— Grand Prairie Police (@GrandPrairiePD) November 2, 2020
Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect(s) involved. @GPCrimeStopper3 is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted anonymously at 972-988-8477 or online at https://t.co/F0UFwPQvwH 3/3
— Grand Prairie Police (@GrandPrairiePD) November 2, 2020
Hassell’s girlfriend was inside her apartment when the shooting happened and did not see the incident or the shooter.
TV Roles
Hassell originated from Corsicana, Texas but moved to Los Angeles at the age of 11 to pursue acting.
As a teenager, he was cast in the NBC show Surface.
He appeared in 10 episodes of the show from 2005-2006.
In 2013, he was cast in Lifetime’s Devious Maids as Eddie Suarez.
He appeared in 5 episodes.
Movies
Hassell’s successes were not limited to the small screen.
He starred in the 2010 movieThe Kids Are All Right.
Annette Benning, Julianne Moore, and Mark Ruffalo costarred in the movie.
And he costarred with Ashton Kutcher, Dermot Mulroney, and Josh Gad in 2013’s biographical depiction of Steve Jobs’ life, called Jobs.
Beloved By Cast Members and Crew He Worked With
When the news circulated through Hollywood, tributes flooded social media.
Rest In Peace, Eddie. More senseless gun violence. It’s a plague on our nation. This should not be our reality. https://t.co/vJydf83T5z
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) November 2, 2020
Elizabeth Martin, an associate producer on his 2017 film Bomb City said:
“You were dearer to me than all the bats in all the caves in the world, @eddie_hassell. I loved you more than the sky in Texas. You made me more mad than anyone I’ve ever met, and I loved every ounce of you for it. Rest In Peace. You’ll always have my heart.”
Hassell’s Surface costar Carter Jenkins said:
“I lost a friend today and the world lost one great dude. Eddie had just sent me this photo the other day. We reminisced about the good old days shooting Surface. He said we didn’t know how good we had it. I argued that we knew. We were living the dream. Edddday, my boy, I love you forever. This just fucking sucks man. If you knew Eddie or liked his work, please share a message or a memory here.”
