Who is Dana Carvey's wife? 'Wayne's World' star's son Dex remembered as 'beautiful person' after tragic death at 32
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Wayne's World' star Dana Carvey and his wife Paula Zwagerman's eldest son Dex has died at the age of 32.
As of this moment, not much is known about Dana's wife Paula including her educational qualifications, profession, and more. It seems like she likes to live her life away from the flashing cameras.
Dana Carvey's son Dex pursued a career in entertainment. He was a comedian by profession who opened for his famous dad in the year 2016 during the filming of his Netflix special 'Straight White Male.'
Throughout his career, Dana's son appeared in several different projects including the 2013 miniseries 'The Funster,' the 2014 miniseries 'Beyond the Comics,' 2016's 'Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser,' and the 2016 short film 'Carpool Pandering' among many others.
Dana Carvey's wife Paula Zwagerman mourns the loss of her son Dex
The famed actor and comedian and his partner Paula announced the heartbreaking news of their son Dex's demise on Instagram.
The couple issued a statement that read, "Last night we suffered a terrible tragedy. Our beloved son, Dex, died of an accidental drug overdose. He was 32 years old."
They added, "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 pair went on to say, "Dex '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 concluded by writing, "To anyone struggling with addiction or who loves someone struggling with addiction, you are in our hearts and prayers."
What happened to Dex Carvey?
It has been revealed by Dana and Paula that their eldest son Dex died of an accidental drug overdose.
As per a report byTMZ, Dex died at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday evening. The police authorities rushed to his home after they received a call from his girlfriend around 10 pm.
The police officials have told the media outlet that Dex locked himself in the bathroom and was unresponsive when the cops found him.
The paramedics tried their best to revive Dana's son but they failed to do so. As a result, he was pronounced dead on the scene.
Dex's survivors include his parents, Dana and Paula, and his brother, Thomas.
When did Dana Carvey and Paula Zwagerman get married?
The 'Saturday Night Live' alum and his wife Paula Zwagerman got engaged in 1981. The pair walked down the aisle after two years in 1983.
The couple shares two kids. They welcomed their first child together, son Dexter, in 1991. Their second child, son Thomas, joined them earthside in 1994.
Dana and Paula celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary earlier this year. They have stayed by each other's side through thick and thin.
Over the years, they have been spotted together at various events like award shows, premieres, and more.