Tragic news has emerged, revealing the untimely death of Adam Harrison, the son of Rick Harrison, renowned as the face of Pawn Stars, at the tender age of 39.
On Friday, January 19, TMZ initially reported that a spokesperson for the History Channel personality shared the heart-wrenching revelation. The representative conveyed that the Harrison family had received the sorrowful news of Adam’s demise.
According to the same source, Harrison is said to have succumbed to an overdose.
Rick Harrison and his family have released a statement following Adam’s passing. Credit: Gabe Ginsberg / Getty
Information regarding the specifics of Adam’s passing, such as the date, location, and the substance involved, remains undisclosed at this time.
The Harrison family conveyed their deep sorrow in a statement to TMZ, expressing, “Our family is profoundly saddened by the passing of Adam. We request privacy as we navigate through this period of grief.”
Reports suggest that the Las Vegas Metro Police Department is currently conducting an investigation into the case. However, specific details regarding the investigation have not been disclosed.
Credit: Gabe Ginsberg / Getty
Pawn Stars, debuting on our screens in 2009, chronicles the experiences of the Harrison family as they assess the legitimacy of items presented at their Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, differentiating between authentic artifacts and replicas.
As of now, there has been no response from representatives for A+E Networks, Rick Harrison, or the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) concerning the tragic loss.
Remarkably, Adam Harrison maintained a relatively private profile, unlike other family members who frequently appeared on his father’s Instagram account. According to TMZ, although he had been involved with the pawn shop in the past, he had distanced himself from the business and chose not to make any appearances on the television show.
Rick Harrison is a father to three sons: Adam and Corey, born from his first marriage to Kim, and Jake, from his second marriage to Tracy.
Our thoughts are with Adam’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.