in

Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison’s son Adam ‘dies of overdose’ aged 39 as tributes pour in

Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison’s son Adam has died of a reported overdose aged 39.

It has been reported that he died from an unknown substance on Friday (January 19) and it is not known where and when it took place. The family released a statement shortly after the news was made known.

They said: “Our family is extremely saddened by the death of Adam. We ask for privacy as we grieve his loss.” TMZ were the first to report on his death and have claimed that a representative of the Harrison family confirmed the loss.

READ MORE: Dolly Parton’s sex confessions – ‘open marriage’, spicy tips and ‘experimenting’

READ MORE: Lea Michele showed Glee co-star ‘whole vagina’ and grabbed a lamp for him to see it

According to reports, the Las Vegas Metro Police Department is investigating Adam’s death. Tributes from friends, fans and loved ones have been pouring in since the heart-breaking news.

Rick’s son Adam has sadly died
(Image: RICK HARRISON/Instagram)

On social media, Adam’s family wasted no time sharing touching tributes for the TV star to their thousands of followers. Rick posted a picture of himself with Adam and added the caption: “You will always be in my heart! I love you Adam.”

Donald Trump Jr. commented on Rick’s post and told the TV star he is “so sorry” while fans flocked to share their messages. One person typed: “No parent should ever have to watch their child go before them. You’ll see him on the other side though. Stay strong in the meantime.”

The show follows the Harrison family’s pawn shop
(Image: Getty Images)

Adam’s brother Corey also shared a message on his Instagram profile and clearly couldn’t believe the news. He wrote “wtf” and said he will “always love” his sibling before posting a throwback childhood picture of the pair in a bathtub.

Adam’s father Rick has been the frontman of the History Channel show since it first aired back in 2009. The reality show follows three generations of their family in Las Vegas, Nevada as they run the famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop.

Fans left tributes under Rick’s Instagram post
(Image: Getty Images)

Corey has been a main star in the series while Adam has mainly kept out of the spotlight of fame. The brother’s are Rick’s sons from his first marriage to his ex-wife Kim, while he shares his other son Jake with his second wife Tracy.

For emotional support you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.

Have you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz here

For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here

Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk


Tagcloud:

The Chase fans floored as Bradley Walsh’s ‘brother’ tries his luck on ITV quiz show

Masked Singer Maypole ‘exposed’ – show first, pop star and former Prime Minister