Bobby Farrelly’s son, Jesse, dead of an apparent overdose

Word from the West Coast is that the 20-year-old son of director Bobby Farrelly has died. TMZ reported today that Jesse Farrelly died of an apparent drug overdose in Costa Mesa, Calif. According to the website, emergency personnel responded to his apartment late Wednesday after getting a call about an “unresponsive young male … possible overdose.” Bobby and Peter Farrelly, who hail from Rhode island, are the dynamic duo behind such hit movies as “Something About Mary” and “Fever Pitch.” The family released a statement saying, “It is with profound sorrow that we accept the passing of our beloved Jesse following his struggle with addiction. We fully trust that he is now in the hands of our Lord. We are immeasurably grateful for the abundance of happiness and laughter he brought into our lives, and we will rejoice eternally for all the moments we got to breathe in his wondrous spirit. The family thanks you for your well wishes and kindly asks that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.”