Harrison Wagner’s family is honoring him after sharing what led to his death.
Over the weekend, parents Jack and Kristina Wagner unveiled a fund established in honor of their son, theHarrison Wagner Scholarship Fund, through theNew Life House Recovery Community— a network of sober living facilities for men in the Los Angeles area.
A statement shared on the site said that Harrison died after “he ultimately lost his battle with addiction.”
“Harrison was a bright, exuberant young man whose smile lit up any room he was in. He has left behind many men and family members who loved him deeply,” the dedication read. “We hope that Harrison’s memory will live on through this scholarship and will help other young men get help for their addiction that would not otherwise be able to afford it.”
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Harrison Wagner with his parents Jack and Kristina.jack wagner/instagram
Last week, a spokesperson for the L.A. Coroner’s Officeconfirmed to PEOPLEthat they were still investigating the details surrounding Harrison’s death.
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“Cause of death is deferred,” the spokesperson previously told PEOPLE. “Deferred means that after an autopsy, a cause of death has not been determined and the medical examiner is requesting more investigation into the death, including additional studies.”
“Once the tests/studies come back, the doctor evaluates the case again and makes the cause of death determination,” the statement concluded.
Harrison is the youngest son of Jack, 62, and Kristina, 59. The one-time costars ofGeneral Hospitalwere previously married from 1993 to 2006. The former couple also share a 31-year-old son named Peter. (When Calls the Heartstar Jack also has a daughter, Kerry, from a previous relationship.)
Shortly after Harrison’s passing, his loved oneshonored himwith tributes shared on social media.
Sharing throwback photos of himself and Harrison during their childhood years, Peterwrotea short and sentimental message to remember Harrison. “Always with you,” he said.
Harrison’s on-and-off longtime girlfriend Sophia Bui also opened up about the loss in a heartfelt post that included a photo of her resting her head on Harrison’s shoulder as he sweetly wrapped his arm around her.
In a “love letter to babe,” Bui wrote in part, “I’m so broken hearted.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
source: people.com
