How did the artist from St. Louis Mary Engelbreit's son Evan die?

Answer 1

Evan Robert Delano (7/15/80 - 6/22/00) died from a gunshot wound to the left side of his torso while sitting in the passenger seat of his car. There are police and medical records that prove this. The facts surrounding his death are at present unclear. In all reality, this was most likely not a case of suicide (as has been widely rumored). He left behind a daughter. Mary Engelbreit was and is a loving and caring mother who would do anything for her children. She continues to mourn the loss of her son, Evan.

Answer 2

According to Mary Engelbreit, Evan was diagnosed early on as being bipolar. He committed suicide in 2000 and Mary Engelbreit adopted her granddaughter.

Answer 3

It was reported that he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in June of 2000 but Mary has stated in interviews that she doesn't believe it was a suicide.