Dana Carvey Thanks Friends & Fans For Support After Son Dex’s Death, Announces He’s Taking A Break From Work And Social Media
Just days after Dana Carvey’s eldest son, Dex, died from a reported drug overdose, the comedian took to social media to thank friends, fans and those who knew Dex for “so many beautiful messages.”
He went on, “My wife and I have been overwhelmed by your love, your personal stories, your compassion.”
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He then announced, “I will be taking a break from work and social media to figure out what life looks like now that we are a family of 3. We will heal and carry on the best we can. Our darling Dex would have wanted it that way.”
Carvey signed, “Much Love, Dana.”
— Dana Carvey (@danacarvey) November 18, 2023
On Wednesday, Carvey and wife Paula issued a statement that read in part, “Last night we suffered a terrible tragedy. Our beloved son, Dex, died of an accidental drug overdose. He was 32 years old.
“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.”
Dex Carvey opened for his father’s 2016 Netflix special, Straight White Male.
The former SNL catmember then shared a photo of he and his son.
Dex and me working together. What a joy. pic.twitter.com/i7CXfpbSUg
— Dana Carvey (@danacarvey) November 17, 2023
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