Parks and Recreation finale to pay tribute to Harris Wittels in special show

The writer, comedian and producer died suddenly last week

Pratt (far right) in 'Parks and Recreation' (NBC/BBC) (NBC/BBC)

The Parks and Recreation finale is set to pay tribute to writer and comedian Harris Wittels tonight.

The writer and comedian, who served as a producer on the show, died suddenly at the age of 30 at home on 19 February.

According to Deadline Hollywood, the hour-long series finale will end with a “We Love You, Harris” message from the cast and crew of the show.

Writer and comedian Harris Wittels (Getty Images)

Wittels had worked on Parks and Recreation since series one, working as a writer and occasional guest star playing Harris, the Animal Control guy.

He served as co-producer and later became co-executive producer of the seven series comedy show.

In a tribute on Friday, Witell’s close friend and co-star Aziz Ansari wrote: “Bye Harris. I miss you and I’m glad I got to enjoy your genuinely amazing and original presence. I wish I got to know you even more.

“I hope people reading this realize what an incredibly unique man you were, and what a brutal loss it is for those who knew you and also for those who never had the pleasure.”

Parks and Recreation airs tonight in the US on NBC.