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Published January 23, 2024, 8:31 PM ET
The official cause of death of Dana Carvey's eldest son Dex Carvey has been announced more than two months after his death at age 32.
According to a Los Angeles County Medical Examiner report obtained by People Tuesday, Dex died of an accidental drug overdose.
He had fentanyl, ketamine and cocaine in his system at the time of his death.
In November 2023, Dana and his wife Paula Zwagerman announced in a heartbreaking joint statement that their son had died.
“Last night we experienced a terrible tragedy. Our beloved son Dex died of an accidental drug overdose. He was 32 years old,” they wrote via Instagram.
“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.”
The official cause of death of Dana Carvey's eldest son Dex Carvey has been announced. GC Images Dex died of an accidental drug overdose, according to a Los Angeles County Medical Examiner report. Getty Images
The 68-year-old “Wayne's World” star and Zwagerman said their late son made people love life, 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 continued.
The couple concluded their statement by extending their “prayers” to “anyone who struggles with addiction or loves someone who struggles with addiction.”
He had fentanyl, ketamine and cocaine in his system. Getty Images Dex died on November 15, 2023 at the age of 32. Instagram/@thedanacarvey
On November 15, first responders found Dex lifeless in a locked bathroom after his girlfriend called for help.
Days after Dex's unexpected death, Dana took to social media to thank his fans for their love and support.
“It’s just a thank you,” the former “Saturday Night Live” comedian tweeted. “My wife and I were overwhelmed by your love, your personal stories, your compassion.”
Dana and his wife Paula Zwagerman announced the tragic news via Instagram, writing: “We will miss him forever.” Christopher Polk/Shutterstock
Dana said he and his family received so many “beautiful messages” from people who knew his late son that they were “more than touched.” [they] could ever express in words.”
The “Dana Carvey Show” alum shared that he will be taking a “break from work and social media” so he, his wife and their 31-year-old son Thomas can “try to figure out what life is like now.” “. as a trio.
Last week, Dana returned to work after break and said on his podcast that he has been on the “pain train” since the tragic loss.
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