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Actor Jack Wagner and his ex-wife, Kristina Wagner, lost their son in 2022. Though their marriage did not work out, their son, Harrison, was the light of their lives. The famous ex-couple met on the set of General Hospital when they both starred on the show. Their co-working relationship turned into something a lot more than just friends, and the couple married in 1993. They welcomed their oldest son, Peter, three years before they married. They welcomed their son Harrison in 1994. The couple divorced in 2006, but they remained dedicated parents to their children. Sadly, Kristina and Jack Wagner’s son Harrison Wagner was found dead on June 6, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.
Jack Wagner’s Son Was Only 27
Few things in life are as devastating as a life lost so early. It’s almost easier to accept death after a person has had the chance to live a long life. When someone is taken so early, reconciling the loss is never easy. That said, losing is never easy, no matter how old a person is when their time on earth ends. This situation never gets more accessible, but it is especially difficult for this family. Harrison Wagner was 27 and died from a suspected drug overdose. Sadly, the son of the famous actors struggled for many years with addiction, and his battle was not a winning one.
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Harrison Wagner’s Addiction Issue
“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. 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,” is the statement released by his family following the announcement of The Harrison Wagner Scholarship Fund. His family desperately wants to help others through their addiction issues before it is too late.
It was six years ago, in July 2016, that Harrison Wagner was missing. His family reported him missing after his family failed to hear from him for a week. It took 12 hours following the announcement that he was missing to reach out to his family, and he did so to let them know he was safe. He’d been clean for a while, but he relapsed. This is common with addiction issues, and it happens frequently.
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Jack Wagner’s Son and Reaching Out to Others in Need
The Wagner family has always been open about Harrison’s issues. They use their platform to help others in the same situation. Jack Wagner regularly asks the world to share their stories so they can help one another through their difficulties. Jack Wagner and his son have that in common. He, too, suffered from addiction issues when he was younger, and he’s spent his entire life fighting to stay clean. He’s also spoken out multiple times about his fear regarding his son’s safety. The call that his son was found dead in a parking lot was very likely the exact call his parents spent much of Harrison’s life worried they’d receive.
This family cannot bring back the son and brother they loved and lost, but they can help others. The family’s scholarship is designed to help someone in need when they cannot otherwise afford it. They cannot bring back their loved ones, but the Wagner family wants to prevent other families from ever suffering the same loss.
Where to Go if You Love an Addict
Substance abuse is nothing to be ashamed of. It is a disease that affects millions of people yearly and does not discriminate. It affects everyone, from the rich and famous to those in need, and no one is spared. Substance abuse may take many forms and may not always seem like an addiction. Some people suffer tremendously from their addiction. Others are high-functioning addicts. Either way, it’s dangerous, and there is help available.
No one is perfect. Loving an addict is devastating, heartbreaking, and difficult, but it happens. If you or someone you love suffers from an addiction, there is always help. It won’t be easy. It won’t be quick. But, it will be worth it in the end. The SAMHSA helpline phone number is – 1-800-622-HELP. This number is open to anyone who is struggling with substance abuse as well as those who love someone who is struggling. Please call the number.
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