A cause of death has been confirmed for Dex Carvey, two months after he passed away.
The son of Dana Carvey and his wife Paula Zwagerman died in November at the young age of 32.
At the time, Dana took to Instagram to tell fans about the “terrible tragedy” his family suffered.
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People obtained a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, who determined that Dex died from an accidental drug overdose. “He was found to have fentanyl, ketamine and cocaine in his system at the time of his death,” the outlet reported.
Shortly after Dex‘s death, Dana announced that he would be taking a break from work amid the grief.
We continue to send our thoughts and condolences to the Carvey family during this difficult time.
The son of Dana Carvey and his wife Paula Zwagerman died in November at the young age of 32.
At the time, Dana took to Instagram to tell fans about the “terrible tragedy” his family suffered.
Keep reading to find out more…
People obtained a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, who determined that Dex died from an accidental drug overdose. “He was found to have fentanyl, ketamine and cocaine in his system at the time of his death,” the outlet reported.
Shortly after Dex‘s death, Dana announced that he would be taking a break from work amid the grief.
We continue to send our thoughts and condolences to the Carvey family during this difficult time.
- 1/24/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
More details have emerged surrounding the death of Dana Carvey’s eldest son Dex.
On Tuesday, Rolling Stone confirmed with the Los Angeles Medical Examiner that Dex Carvey died on Nov. 15 of an accidental overdose due to fentanyl, ketamine, and cocaine toxicity. He was 32.
Back in November, Dana Carvey and his wife Paula Zwagerman confirmed that their son had died in a “terrible tragedy” after an overdose.
“Dex packed a lot into those 32 years. He was extremely talented at so many things — music, art, filmmaking, comedy — and pursued all of them passionately,...
On Tuesday, Rolling Stone confirmed with the Los Angeles Medical Examiner that Dex Carvey died on Nov. 15 of an accidental overdose due to fentanyl, ketamine, and cocaine toxicity. He was 32.
Back in November, Dana Carvey and his wife Paula Zwagerman confirmed that their son had died in a “terrible tragedy” after an overdose.
“Dex packed a lot into those 32 years. He was extremely talented at so many things — music, art, filmmaking, comedy — and pursued all of them passionately,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
After his son’s accidental drug overdose last year, Dana Carvey has finally opened up about his journey after his loss.
After a hiatus from his podcast Fly On The Wall with David Spade, Carvey finally returned to the show explaining that his journey of loss was a private one. He went on to say, “We’re all together, and we do a lot of fun things. We hike, we go to church. You just want to make sure that you keep moving.”
While sharing about his grief, he also commented that coming back onto the show would be “healthy” as he recovers from the situation.
Dex Carvey, 32, was discovered dead in his L.A. home, locked in his bathroom, on November 15th, 2023. Dana and his wife, Paula Zwagerman, revealed later in a social media post that the cause of death was an accidental drug overdose.
The couple also posted...
After a hiatus from his podcast Fly On The Wall with David Spade, Carvey finally returned to the show explaining that his journey of loss was a private one. He went on to say, “We’re all together, and we do a lot of fun things. We hike, we go to church. You just want to make sure that you keep moving.”
While sharing about his grief, he also commented that coming back onto the show would be “healthy” as he recovers from the situation.
Dex Carvey, 32, was discovered dead in his L.A. home, locked in his bathroom, on November 15th, 2023. Dana and his wife, Paula Zwagerman, revealed later in a social media post that the cause of death was an accidental drug overdose.
The couple also posted...
- 1/19/2024
- by Morgan Lee Powers
- Uinterview
Dana Carvey has returned to work following the death of his son Dex Carvey in November. Dex, 32, died from an accidental drug overdose, which Carvey and his wife Paula Zwagerman announced in a statement on Instagram. This week, Carvey rejoined David Spade for their Fly on the Wall podcast and took the opportunity to reflect on his grief.
In the episode, titled “Welcome Back Dana!,” Carvey thanked his fans for their ongoing support. “If you’re listening to our podcast, you probably know about my family’s loss,” Carvey said during the show’s opening.
In the episode, titled “Welcome Back Dana!,” Carvey thanked his fans for their ongoing support. “If you’re listening to our podcast, you probably know about my family’s loss,” Carvey said during the show’s opening.
- 1/18/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Dana Carvey thinks it’s going to be “really cool to laugh” as he returns to his podcast and continues to grieve following the death of his son Dex.
In his first Fly on the Wall podcast episode since last November, comedian and former Saturday Night Live castmember Dana Carvey returned to the mic with his co-host and friend David Spade. The duo took time out to address Carvey’s grief, while also discussing topics like Jo Koy’s Golden Globes gig, including that Taylor Swift joke.
“If you’re listening to our podcast right now, you probably know about my family’s loss,” Carvey said while thanking people for their messages of support. “I thought about this over the holidays and decided to come back to the podcast because I think it’s a long day when you’re not working, and you get in your head.”
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In his first Fly on the Wall podcast episode since last November, comedian and former Saturday Night Live castmember Dana Carvey returned to the mic with his co-host and friend David Spade. The duo took time out to address Carvey’s grief, while also discussing topics like Jo Koy’s Golden Globes gig, including that Taylor Swift joke.
“If you’re listening to our podcast right now, you probably know about my family’s loss,” Carvey said while thanking people for their messages of support. “I thought about this over the holidays and decided to come back to the podcast because I think it’s a long day when you’re not working, and you get in your head.”
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- 1/17/2024
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dana Carvey is taking a break from work and social media, he announced on Instagram this weekend, as he thanked people for their support after the death of his son, Dex, who died Wednesday night.
Carvey and his wife, Paula Zwagerman, said Dex, 32, died of an “accidental drug overdose.”
In an Instagram post Saturday, Dana Carvey said he and Zwagerman “have been overwhelmed by your love, your personal stories, your compassion.”
“We received so many beautiful messages from people who knew Dex,” he wrote. “These touched us more than we could ever express in words.”
And now, Carvey said, he will be “taking a break from work and social media — trying to figure out what life looks like now that we are a family of 3.”
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Carvey and Zwagerman have a younger son, Thomas.
“We will heal the best we can and carry on,...
Carvey and his wife, Paula Zwagerman, said Dex, 32, died of an “accidental drug overdose.”
In an Instagram post Saturday, Dana Carvey said he and Zwagerman “have been overwhelmed by your love, your personal stories, your compassion.”
“We received so many beautiful messages from people who knew Dex,” he wrote. “These touched us more than we could ever express in words.”
And now, Carvey said, he will be “taking a break from work and social media — trying to figure out what life looks like now that we are a family of 3.”
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Carvey and Zwagerman have a younger son, Thomas.
“We will heal the best we can and carry on,...
- 11/19/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dex Carvey, the son of comedian and former “SNL” star Dana Carvey, died of an accidental drug overdose on Nov. 15. He was 32.
Dana Carvey confirmed the news in a joint statement with his wife Paula Zwagerman on Instagram.
“Last night we suffered a terrible tragedy. Our beloved son, Dex, died of an accidental drug overdose. He was 32 years old,” the statement read. “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 statement continued: “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. 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. To anyone struggling...
Dana Carvey confirmed the news in a joint statement with his wife Paula Zwagerman on Instagram.
“Last night we suffered a terrible tragedy. Our beloved son, Dex, died of an accidental drug overdose. He was 32 years old,” the statement read. “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 statement continued: “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. 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. To anyone struggling...
- 11/19/2023
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Saturday Night Live gave a nod of support to former cast member Dana Carvey and his wife Paula Zwagerman this weekend, after their 32-year-old son Dex died of an accidental overdose earlier this week.
As the episode hosted by Jason Momoa wrapped, Colin Jost stood on stage holding a sign that read, “We love you Dana and Paula.” (Watch video below.)
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As the episode hosted by Jason Momoa wrapped, Colin Jost stood on stage holding a sign that read, “We love you Dana and Paula.” (Watch video below.)
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- 11/19/2023
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
There was a very emotional moment at the very end of this weekend’s Saturday Night Live.
As guest host of the night Jason Momoa signed off from Saturday’s episode (November 18), Weekend Update co-anchor Colin Jost held up a sign that said “We love you Dana and Paula.”
The sweet message was meant for SNL alum Dana Carvey and wife Paula Zwagerman, after the couple’s oldest son, Dex Carvey, died earlier this week from an accidental drug overdose at 32.
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Dana spent seven seasons on the SNL cast from 1986 to 1993, especially known for his impressions of George H.W. Bush and Ross Perot, as well as original characters like Church Lady, Hans (to Kevin Nealon‘s Franz) and Garth alongside Mike Myers in “Wayne’s World” sketches. He also won five consecutive Emmy nominations while on the show.
Find out more about Dex‘s passing.
As guest host of the night Jason Momoa signed off from Saturday’s episode (November 18), Weekend Update co-anchor Colin Jost held up a sign that said “We love you Dana and Paula.”
The sweet message was meant for SNL alum Dana Carvey and wife Paula Zwagerman, after the couple’s oldest son, Dex Carvey, died earlier this week from an accidental drug overdose at 32.
Keep reading to find out more…
Dana spent seven seasons on the SNL cast from 1986 to 1993, especially known for his impressions of George H.W. Bush and Ross Perot, as well as original characters like Church Lady, Hans (to Kevin Nealon‘s Franz) and Garth alongside Mike Myers in “Wayne’s World” sketches. He also won five consecutive Emmy nominations while on the show.
Find out more about Dex‘s passing.
- 11/19/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Comedian Dana Carvey’s elder son, Dex, 32, was found dead on Wednesday.
In a joint statement to Instagram, Carvey, 68, and his wife, Paula Zwagerman, announced, “Last night we suffered a terrible tragedy. Our beloved son, Dex, died of an accidental drug overdose. He was 32 years old.”
The statement continued, “Dex packed a lot into those 32 years. He was extremely talented at so many things — music, art, filmmaking, comedy — and pursued all of them passionately.”
“Dex was a beautiful person. His handmade birthday cards are a treasure. Will will miss him forever.”
His parents said, “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. But most of all, he loved his family; his friends and his girlfriend, Kaylee.”
Dana, 68, and Paula, 62, concluded, “To anyone struggling with addiction or who loves someone struggling with addiction, you...
In a joint statement to Instagram, Carvey, 68, and his wife, Paula Zwagerman, announced, “Last night we suffered a terrible tragedy. Our beloved son, Dex, died of an accidental drug overdose. He was 32 years old.”
The statement continued, “Dex packed a lot into those 32 years. He was extremely talented at so many things — music, art, filmmaking, comedy — and pursued all of them passionately.”
“Dex was a beautiful person. His handmade birthday cards are a treasure. Will will miss him forever.”
His parents said, “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. But most of all, he loved his family; his friends and his girlfriend, Kaylee.”
Dana, 68, and Paula, 62, concluded, “To anyone struggling with addiction or who loves someone struggling with addiction, you...
- 11/17/2023
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Dex Carvey, the eldest son of comedian Dana Carvey, has died at the age of 32. Carvey, 68, and his wife Paula Zwagerman, announced his death in a statement posted Thursday to Instagram.
“Last night we suffered a terrible tragedy. Our beloved son, Dex, died of an accidental drug overdose. He was 32 years old,” Dana and Paula wrote in their post. “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...
“Last night we suffered a terrible tragedy. Our beloved son, Dex, died of an accidental drug overdose. He was 32 years old,” Dana and Paula wrote in their post. “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...
- 11/17/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Dex Carvey, the son of Dana Carvey, died Wednesday night of an “accidental drug overdose,” the former Saturday Night Live star and his wife announced. He was 32.
“Dex packed a lot into those 32 years,” Carvey and his wife of 40 years, Paula Zwagerman, wrote in a signed post on X (formerly Twitter). “He was extremely talented at so many things — music, art, filmmaking, comedy — and pursued all of them passionately.
“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,” the post continued.
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— Dana Carvey (@danacarvey) November 16, 2023
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, Dex was pronounced dead at home. TMZ said his girlfriend, Kaylee, had called paramedics after he had apparently locked himself in the bathroom. An official cause of death has not been determined.
Like his Wayne’s World-starring father,...
“Dex packed a lot into those 32 years,” Carvey and his wife of 40 years, Paula Zwagerman, wrote in a signed post on X (formerly Twitter). “He was extremely talented at so many things — music, art, filmmaking, comedy — and pursued all of them passionately.
“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,” the post continued.
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— Dana Carvey (@danacarvey) November 16, 2023
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, Dex was pronounced dead at home. TMZ said his girlfriend, Kaylee, had called paramedics after he had apparently locked himself in the bathroom. An official cause of death has not been determined.
Like his Wayne’s World-starring father,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On Thursday Dana Carvey announced the death of his 32-year-old son, Dex from an accidental drug overdose. “We will miss him forever,” the comedian said in part in a statement posted on social media.
Carvey also shared a message of hope for people who might be struggling with addiction, writing that “you are in our hearts and prayers.”
Like his father, Dex Carvey was also an actor; his credits included the film “Joe Dirt 2” (2015) and the TV miniseries “The Funster” (2014). He also co-created comedy cartoons, which can be seen on his Instagram account.
“Last night we suffered a terrible tragedy,” Carvey said in his statement, written on behalf of his family. “Our beloved son, Dex, died of an accidental drug overdoes. 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,...
Carvey also shared a message of hope for people who might be struggling with addiction, writing that “you are in our hearts and prayers.”
Like his father, Dex Carvey was also an actor; his credits included the film “Joe Dirt 2” (2015) and the TV miniseries “The Funster” (2014). He also co-created comedy cartoons, which can be seen on his Instagram account.
“Last night we suffered a terrible tragedy,” Carvey said in his statement, written on behalf of his family. “Our beloved son, Dex, died of an accidental drug overdoes. 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,...
- 11/16/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Dana Carvey had audiences cracking up at his George Bush impression and his Church Lady character during seven seasons of Saturday Night Live, and created unforgettable catchphrases with Mike Myers in two Wayne’s World movies. But at the peak of his career in the late ‘90s, Carvey stepped away to raise his two sons Dex and Thomas, now 28 and 26, respectively, with his wife since 1983, Paula Zwagerman.
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