Harris Wittels, writer and executive producer for Parks & Recreation, died on Thursday.
Harris Wittels, 30, was discovered dead in his Los Angeles home by his assistant. The cause of death is unknown, but police suspect it was a drug overdose. Toxicity testing will be done and results should be in in six to weight weeks, reports The Los Angeles Times.
Friends of Harris Wittels also believe that drug addiction was behind his death. Amy Poehler and Rob Lowe were among the celebrities that attributed his death to his drug addiction. Sarah Silverman also sent out a Tweet in honor of the late celebrity, L.A. Times notes.
Here’s what some Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) users had to say about Harris Wittels’ death.
- “Even if you didn’t know his name, you’ve been laughing at Harris Wittels’ jokes for years.”
- “Remember hearing Pete Holmes pod with Harris Wittels talking about his battle with addiction. Sad to hear that it may have claimed his life.”
- “This is so, so sad. This guy was so, so good. Funny. Smart. Ugh”
- “Harris Wittels will be so missed.”
- “Very sad about the passing of Harris Wittels. LA and the world is worse without him.”
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