Rick Harrison, the creator of ‘Pawn Stars,’ is mourning the sudden death of his son, Adam Harrison, who tragically passed away on Friday, January 19.
Adam, 39, died from an overdose, according to his representative Laura Herlovich, as reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
The news of Adam’s death was first reported by TMZ. Details about the circumstances, including where and when the overdose happened, are still unclear. The Las Vegas Metro Police Department is investigating his untimely death.
The Harrison family is deeply saddened by Adam’s death. Herlovich spoke briefly on their behalf, asking for privacy during this difficult time.
Adam was Rick Harrison’s second child from his first marriage to Kim, and he was the younger brother of Corey Harrison. Rick later married Tracy, with whom he has a son named Jake.
Adam didn’t appear on the TV show Pawn Stars, even though his father Rick and brother Corey did. Before the show started in 2009, Adam worked at the family’s shop, Gold & Silver Pawn. However, he hadn’t been involved in the shop recently.
After Adam’s overdose was reported, Rick posted a touching tribute on Instagram. He shared a photo of himself and Adam smiling together at a bar, writing, “You will always be in my heart! I love you Adam. 💔”
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Adam shared a strong bond with his older brother Corey, who also expressed his sadness on Instagram. Corey posted a touching photo of them playing together in a bathtub when they were kids. His caption said, “Wax wtf I will always love you bubba.”
Adam’s unexpected death has shocked both the Pawn Stars family and fans. It underscores how devastating substance abuse can be, affecting not just the person struggling with it, but also their loved ones.
