Dex Carvey, aged 32 and the son of the renowned , has tragically passed away due to an accidental drug overdose.

The devastating news was officially confirmed by his father, Dana Carvey, who took to his social media platforms to share the sorrowful announcement: “Last night we suffered a terrible tragedy. Our beloved son, Dex, died of an accidental drug overdose. He was 32 years old.”

Dana Carvey’s poignant statement continued, shedding light on Dex’s remarkable talents and vibrant personality: “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.”

The Carvey family’s heartfelt tribute also emphasized Dex’s infectious love for life, with Dana Carvey noting, “It’s not an exaggeration to say that Dex loved life. And when you were with him, you loved life too. He made everything fun.”

Their deep love for him shone through as they shared cherished memories, stating, “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.”

In a heartfelt statement, the family extended their condolences to anyone grappling with addiction, or those who love someone facing this challenge.

“To anyone struggling with addiction or who loves someone struggling with addiction, you are in our hearts and prayers,” signed with the names of Carvey and his wife Paula.

Dex’s passing occurred at his Los Angeles residence, with an autopsy conducted by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office on Thursday, though the official cause of death remains pending.

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Dex was the elder of Dana Carvey and Paula Zwagerman’s two sons, with their younger son, Thomas, at the age of 30.

This deeply tragic loss unveils the personal side of the beloved “Wayne’s World” star Dana Carvey, who often proudly spoke of his sons during his stand-up comedy performances.

Dex Carvey’s own journey in the world of comedy and entertainment included opening for his father’s “Straight White Male” Netflix special in 2016, along with appearances in films such as “Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser” and the TV miniseries “Beyond the Comics.”

There were nearly 110,000 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2022 with opioids in the forefront.

The Carvey family’s heartbreaking ordeal serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges many individuals and families face with addiction and the desperate need to find ways to provide help for those who are suffering with it.

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