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"Parks And Recreation" executive producer Harris Wittels was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Feb. 19, Thursday.
The authorities have responded to a 12PM, 911 call which indicated that a possible drug overdose case has been discovered, the Holywood Reporter stated. Wittels had been candid about his addiction struggles, even remembering his issues on the "You Made It Weird" podcast by Pete Holmes on November 2014.
Aside from his famous "Parks and Recreation," Wittels also produced and wrote famous shows like "Eastbound and Down" and "The Sarah Silverman Program". He is also credited for coining the term "humblebag," which he eventually turned into a book.
The 30-year-old executive producer has also been a guest on the podcast "Comedy Bang Bang" and a mainstay of the stand-up circuit in Los Angeles. In fact, his last performance was on Wednesday, the night prior to his death.
Steve Agee, the comedian, remembered Wittels words in his last show.
"We're all trying to avoid thinking about death, that's why we get excited about these stupid, human interactions," he tweeted.
Louis C.K. included Wittels on his own short list of comedians with amazing potentials during a Laugh Spin interview in 2008, a publication previously known for the name Punchline Magazine. During that time, he had opened-up with C.K. In 2011, he was in the "10 Comics to Watch" by the Variety, sharing the prestige with Jerrod Carmichael, Rebel Wilson, and Amy Schumer.
The famed writer and producer's death came days before the end of his "Parks and Recreation." Condolences and tributes have been pouring out from mentors and fans alike.
