Hollywood, Comedy Stars Remember Harris Wittels: ‘Heartbreaking,’ ‘Genuinely Funny’

“Parks and Rec” Co-EP, who died of apparent drug overdose Thursday, is mourned by Seth Meyers, Billy Eichner, Kevin Nealon

In light of reports that writer-producer Harris Wittels overdosed on Thursday, Hollywood stars and heavyweight comedians have taken to social media to mourn the 30-year-old.

“Such heartbreaking news about Harris Wittels. A really funny guy,” wrote “Late Night” host Seth Meyers and former head writer for “Saturday Night Live.”

Wittels, a co-executive producer on NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” was reportedly discovered around noon by an assistant.

Sarah Silverman showed a rare serious side, tweeting her remorse: “He was my baby. I just keep thinking of Superman flying backwards around the earth. I wish I could do that.

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