Rick Harrison is best known for the reality TV show “Pawn Stars.” He both created the show and is the lead cast member on the show.
Now, Harrison’s family is grieving the death of Adam Harrison, Rick’s son. Adam was only 39 years old. His representative, Laura Herlovich, confirmed to The Las Vegas Review Journal that Adam’s cause of death was a drug overdose. She also confirmed that he was found dead on Friday January 19, 2024.
On behalf of the Harrison family, Herlovich issued a statement that reads, “Our family is extremely saddened by the death of Adam. We ask for privacy as we grieve his loss.”
Rick honored his son on Instagram by posting a photo of the two of them together. He captioned the post, “You will always be in my heart! I love you Adam.”
The focus of the show “Pawn Stars” is the pawn shop Gold & Silver Pawn in Las Vegas. Adam reportedly worked at the pawn shop at one point, but he was never featured on the show.
Rick’s oldest son, Corey Harrison, was often featured on “Pawn Stars.” Corey also payed tribute to his younger brother on social media. He posted a picture of the two of them when they were little kids in the bathtub together. He wrote, “I will always love you bubba.”
TMZ was the first to break the sad news of Adam’s death. They reported that the Law Vegas Metro police department is investigating his death.
In a statement sent to FOX News Digital, Rick confirmed that his son’s exact cause of death was a fentanyl overdose. He added, “The fentanyl crisis in this country must be taken more seriously. It seems it is just flowing over the borders and nothing is being done about it. We must do better.”
According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, only 2 milligrams of fentanyl, which is less than a grain of salt, can be fatal.
