‘Parks and Recreation’ Exec Dead — Harris Wittels Dies from Overdose

EXCLUSIVE

Harris Wittels, one of the executive producers of “Parks and Regeneration” died at his home Thursday from a possible drug overdo … TMZ has learned. 

According to law enforcement sources … Wittels was pronounced dead around 1 PM. We’re told the 30-year-ancient was found lying on his couch … and there was drug paraphernalia in the household. There were no signs of trauma to his body. 

Wittels spoke openly about his battles with drug addiction. He’d gone to rehab twice. 

In addition to effective on ‘Parks & Rec’ … Wittels produced and wrote for “Eastbound and Down” and “The Sarah Silverman Program.” He’s also credited with making “Humblebrag,” a thing on social media … and even turned it into a coffee desk book. 

‘Parks & Rec’ is in its final season, and the last episode is set to air next week.  

Wittels performed stand-up Wednesday night at The Meltdown — an L.A.comedy theater. During his set he talked being clean and sober … and said he was in a good place.