Comedy legend and "Saturday Night Live" alum Dana Carvey is expressing his gratitude for the outpouring of support he has received after the tragic death of his son, Dex Carvey. Dex, 32, passed away last week from an accidental drug overdose, leaving his family and friends devastated. Dana took to his social media channels to share his appreciation for the love and compassion he has received during this difficult time. In a heartfelt post, he wrote, "My wife and I have been overwhelmed by your love, your personal stories, your compassion. We received so many beautiful messages from people who knew Dex. These touched us more than we could ever express in words."

Dana also shared that he and his wife will be taking a break from work and social media to mourn and try to navigate this new chapter of their lives as a family of three. He emphasized that they will do their best to heal and carry on, as they believe it is what Dex would have wanted. The post concluded with "Much Love, Dana," showing the strength and resilience that Dana and his family are trying to find during this heartbreaking time.

Last week, Dana confirmed the devastating news of Dex's passing, describing it as a "terrible tragedy." He highlighted Dex's many talents and passions, including music, art, filmmaking, and comedy, and expressed how Dex's zest for life was contagious. Dana also mentioned Dex's deep love for his family, friends, and girlfriend, Kaylee. He described Dex as a beautiful person, and shared that his handmade birthday cards are cherished treasures that will be missed forever.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office confirmed that Dex died at his residence on Wednesday. An autopsy has been completed, but the official cause of death is still pending toxicology results. Dex was the eldest of Dana's two sons with wife Paula Zwagerman, with their youngest son, Thomas, being 30 years old.

In the days following Dex's death, Dana shared several posts on social media, showcasing moments shared with his son. One post featured a picture of Dana and Dex working together, with Dana expressing how much joy it brought him. Another post showed Dex smiling, accompanied by a caption that expressed disdain for tabloids and emphasized the love Dana had for his son.

Dex had been following in his father's footsteps in the world of comedy. He opened for Dana during his "Straight White Male" Netflix special in 2016 and appeared in various film and TV projects, including "Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser" and the TV miniseries "Beyond the Comics."

During the recent episode of "Saturday Night Live," “Weekend Update” co-anchor Colin Jost showed support for Dana and Paula by holding up a sign that read, "We love you Dana and Paula." This gesture served as a reminder of the immense love and support that the Carvey family has received during this challenging time.

Dex's passing serves as a tragic reminder of the dangers of addiction. It is reported that Dex was discovered unresponsive in the bathroom of a Los Angeles home by his girlfriend, Kaylee Chen. Despite efforts by paramedics to revive him, Dex was pronounced dead at the scene.

As Dana and Paula navigate their grief and try to come to terms with their loss, they have expressed their thoughts and prayers for anyone struggling with addiction or loving someone who is. They hope to bring attention to the importance of addressing addiction and providing support to those in need.

The loss of Dex Carvey has undoubtedly left a void in the lives of his loved ones, but Dana and Paula are determined to honor his memory by finding strength and carrying on. The support from fans, friends, and colleagues has been a source of comfort during this unimaginable time, and their appreciation knows no bounds. In the face of tragedy, the Carvey family is holding on to love and hope as they navigate this difficult journey of healing and remembrance.