General Hospital Star Jack Wagner’s son Harrison’s cause of death has been revealed after he passed away at age 27.
Parents Jack and Krista Wagner have not commented on his death, but it was revealed that Harrison “ultimately lost his battle with addiction” when they announced a new scholarship fund created in his memory at New Life House Recovery Community, which is a sober living facility for men.
“The Harrison Wagner Scholarship Fund was created by Jack Wagner and Kristina Wagner in honor of their son Harrison Wagner. Harrison was a bright, enthusiastic young man whose smile lit up every room. He has left behind many men and family members who loved him deeply,” the New Life House website states.
The organization added, “We are heartbroken that he ultimately lost his battle with addiction and 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.”
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner -Coroner report, Harrison was declared dead after his body was found in a North Hollywood parking lot on Monday, June 6.Use one day later.
Following the initial autopsy, the medical examiner requested a more in-depth investigation, including additional findings before determining the manner and cause of death, per the report.
Jack Wagner and Harrison Harrison Wagner/Instagram
Sophia Bui, Harrison’s longtime girlfriend, later revealed that she and the music producer “had plans” before his death made headlines.
“Seven years, on and off, round and round we’ve loved each other,” the MinxOn Wednesday, June 8, actress, 27, posted via Instagram a tribute to her late husband. “Sorry I missed your calls in the middle of the night these last few days. I miss sleeping in your polar bear arms.”
That same day, Harrison’s older brother, Peter Wagner, took to social media to pen his own touching tribute, sharing a carousel of throwback photos of the siblings throughout the years. “Always with you,” the caption read.
Before he passed away, Harrison battled addiction and even went missing in 2016 after a relapse. At the time, Jack, 62, issued a plea via social media in hope of finding his son.
“I’m going to ask those who want to share their fears, addictions & struggles to do so w me via Twitter. We can face them 2gether, I’ll start,” the Melrose PlaceAn alum tweeted July 2016 “I fear for my youngest sons safety. Harrison has struggled w drugs & alcohol just as I did when I was younger. He’s relapsed & is MIA 5 days.”
TheLove on the Vine actor revealed a few days later that Harrison had been found, telling fans, “Harrisons been in touch, he’s 21 & in charge of his life, ty for the lv & prayers, please continue to share your struggles, it helps us all.”
The Bold and the Beautiful star shared Harrison with ex-wife Kristina. The former couple met on the set General HospitalBefore they tied the knot in 1993. While they divorced 13 years later in 2006, the coparents briefly reunited on screen in 2015 after they both joined the cast of Hallmark’s hit series When the Heart Calls2015 (The exes also share a son Peter, 31.
Jack, for his part, also welcomed daughter Kerry in a previous relationship.
Harrison became more vocal about his efforts to improve his life amid his personal struggles. “Life is a roller coaster. It is all transformation and how we grow as humans to have the power and willingness to make a change …. And remember, no matter what the past says about u or what you did there’s ALWAYSSS room for forgiveness as long as u are willing to forgive YOURSELF,” the DJ wrote via Instagram in September 2021 alongside a photo of an open road. “It is NEVER TO LATE TO MAKE A CHANGE IN ONES LIFE Let alone, if u are struggling believe me… I’ve been there. But we come out on the other seeing the world through a different Lens ❤️☀️.”
Harrison shared some words of hope in his May 22nd Instagram post. “Focus. YOU are left with YOU and your thoughts,” he captioned a snap of himself looking pensive in Los Angeles.
