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• At the time, the Saturday Night Live alum said that Dex died of an accidental drug overdose.While officials initially listed his cause of death as "deferred," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has now revealed his official cause of death as fentanyl, ketamine and cocaine toxicity..
• His death was ruled an accident.No other additional factors contributed to Dex's passing, according to the medical examiner.In November, Dana and wife Paula Zwagerman paid tribute to their eldest child, who had also pursued a career in comedy..
• "To anyone struggling with addiction or who loves someone struggling with addiction," the pair added, "you are in our hearts and prayers..
• "Our beloved son, Dex, died of an accidental drug overdose..
• "My wife and I have been overwhelmed by your love, your personal stories, your compassion," he posted on X, formerly known as Twitter..
• To see some of celebrities' moving messages to the Carvey family, keep reading..