Horribly sad news coming out of the US entertainment industry today, as word has emerged that Harris Wittels – a writer, executive producer, and occasional cast member on the hit NBC series Parks & Recreation – has been found dead from an apparent drug overdose. He was 30.
My god we are so heartbroken over the loss of Harris Wittels and feel lucky to have known him at all.
— The Meltdown (@meltdown_show) February 20, 2015
I liked Harris Wittels. Good guy. Genuinely funny. What a shame.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) February 20, 2015
Harris Wittels was an incredibly funny person who has left us way too soon. He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/XtLjCw3BLs
— Funny Or Die (@funnyordie) February 20, 2015
Don’t know what to say. Harris Wittels was a fantastic writer I had the pleasure to work with at Parks and Rec. So so sad. RIP Harris.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) February 20, 2015
Such heartbreaking news about Harris Wittels. A really funny guy.
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) February 20, 2015
Harris Wittels wrote my first episode of Eastbound and Down and was a hilarious and fun guy to hang out with. I’m very sad today
— Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) February 20, 2015
RIP and thank you, Harris Wittels.
— Comedy Central (@ComedyCentral) February 20, 2015
So long, and good night, Harris. I hope somewhere you’re squeezing the vice just hard enough to make your eyes bulge out a bit right now.
