The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office has determined that Dana Carvey's son Dex died of a drug overdose.
A full two months after news of his death made headlines, the report's findings showed that Dex had fentanyl, ketamine, and cocaine in his system at the time of his death. people It was reported on Tuesday.
Dex was found unresponsive in the bathroom of her locked home and was pronounced dead on November 15 at the age of 32, the newspaper reported.
The “Saturday Night Live” alum and his wife Paula Zwegerman confirmed the news of Dex's death on social media a day after losing their son.
“Last night we suffered a terrible tragedy,” they wrote on Instagram at the time. “Dex packed a lot into those 32 years. He was extremely talented at many things: music, art, filmmaking, comedy, and pursued all of them passionately.”
“To say that Dex loved life is an understatement,” they added. “And when you were with him, you loved life too.”
HOLLYWOOD, CA – MAY 10: Comedian Dana Carvey attends the Hart Foundation Gala at the Hollywood Palladium on May 10, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
“He made everything fun. But most of all he loved his family, his friends, and his girlfriend Kaylee. Dex was a beautiful person. His handmade birthday cards are a treasure. We will miss him forever,” the couple continued.
A recent spike in accidental overdoses has been plaguing Hollywood for months. As a result, many young stars have had their lives cut short, raising concerns about the drug epidemic wreaking havoc in Hollywood and across the country.
Dex's parents offered support to those struggling with addiction at the time of Dex's death. (Related: 'Pawn Stars' owner Rick Harrison explodes border crisis after son's cause of death revealed)
“Those struggling with addiction, or those who love someone struggling with addiction, are in our thoughts and prayers,” Carvey and Zwagerman wrote.
