Carvey and his wife, Paula Zwagerman, said Dex died from an accidental drug overdose
Dana Carvey's elder son, Dex Carvey, died on Wednesday, the actor said. Dex was 32.
In a statement shared on Instagram on Thursday, Carvey, 68, and his wife Paula Zwagerman announced Dex died on Wednesday evening.
“Last night we suffered a terrible tragedy,” the post began.
The parents said their beloved son died from “an accidental drug overdose."
“Dex packed a lot into those 32 years. He was extremely talented at so many things--music, art, film making, comedy--and pursued all of them passionately,” they said. “It's not an exaggeration to say that Dex loved life.”
“And when you were with him, you loved life too," their statement continued. "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.”
They concluded the post by recognizing others who may face similar hardships.
“To anyone struggling with addiction or who loves someone struggling with addiction, you are in our hearts and prayers. Dana & Paula.”
Carvey later published a photo of his son on Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter. "F--- the tabloids. This is my boy," he wrote. In another Instagram tribute to his son, Carvey shared a picture of the two working together. "What a joy," he added.
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Dex died at his home.
Dex followed Carvey into comedy and opened for his father's 2016 Netflix special Straight White Male. He also starred in Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser and The Funster, a 2013 series featuring his father.
Carvey and Zwagerman, who wed in 1983, are also parents to son Thomas Carvey, 30.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
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