Harris Wittels, a co-executive producer of Parks and Recreation and pioneer of the term "humblebrag," has died from a possible overdose, according to police.
Wittels, 30, was found dead at his Los Angeles home around 12 p.m. Thursday by his assistant, Officer Jane Kim of the Los Angeles Police Department told Mashable.
"He died from a possible overdose," Kim said, cautioning that the case has been sent to the Los Angeles County Coroner's office, which will conduct a formal investigation.
Wittels openly spoke about his struggle with drugs. He had been to rehab multiple times.
Wittels also popularized the term "humblebrag," creating a Twitter account with the same name and writing the 2012 book Humblebrag: The Art of False Modesty. In addition to being the executive producer on NBC's Parks, he also made it in front of the camera playing an animal control employee at the city of Pawnee.
After news spread of his death, fellow comedians and fans shared their dismay on Twitter.
"He was my baby. I just keep thinking of superman flying backwards around the earth. I wish I could do that. I'm so mad at you Harris," tweeted comedian Sarah Silverman. Wittels wrote for the Sarah Silverman Program on Comedy Central.
You should know that Harris was brilliant beyond compare. That his imagination was without limit. That he loved comedy more than anything.— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) 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
RIP and thank you, Harris Wittels.— Comedy Central (@ComedyCentral) 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
I am truly crushed to report that a brilliant comic mind, Harris Wittels, has passed away. This really fucking sucks. #RIPHarris— Chris Hardwick (@nerdist) February 20, 2015