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Dana Carvey’s eldest son Dex died Wednesday evening of a reported drug overdose, his parents said. He was 32.
“Last night we experienced a terrible tragedy. Our beloved son Dex died of an accidental drug overdose. He was 32 years old,” Dana and Paula Carvey’s statement began.
“Dex has packed a lot into these 32 years. He was extremely talented in so many things – music, art, filmmaking, comedy – and pursued them all with passion.”
Dex Carvey “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.”
Dana, 68, and Paula ended their message with prayers for those “struggling with addiction.”
According to authorities, a call came from Dex Carvey’s home from his girlfriend around 10 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday evening. He had apparently locked himself in the bathroom and was unresponsive when authorities arrived, and their attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.
The Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office has scheduled an autopsy.
Dex Carvey opened up about his father’s 2016 Netflix special Straight White Male.
Dana and Paula also have 30-year-old son Thomas, another aspiring comedian.