'Prayers and grace for family': Tributes pour in after 'Pawn Stars' fame Rick Harrison's son Adam dies at 39 from reported overdose

Adam was the most reserved of Rick's three children because he didn't appear on the reality series 'Pawn Stars' or use social media
PUBLISHED JAN 20, 2024
‘Pawn Stars’ lead Rick Harrison’s son Adam died from a reported drug overdose (@rick_harrison/Instagram)
‘Pawn Stars’ lead Rick Harrison’s son Adam died from a reported drug overdose (@rick_harrison/Instagram)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Adam Harrison, the son of 'Pawn Stars' leader Rick Harrison, reportedly passed away from an overdose. He was 39.

Both the exact time of Adam's death and the circumstances surrounding it are currently unknown.

The Harrison family was informed on Friday, January 19, that Adam had overdosed to death, per a representative for the History Channel star, as reported by TMZ on Friday.


 
 
 
 
 
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The Harrison family released a statement to TMZ: "Our family is extremely saddened by the death of Adam. We ask for privacy as we grieve his loss."

According to the outlet, the Las Vegas Metro Police Department is looking into the situation.

Adam was the most private of Rick Harrison's three sons

With his first wife, Kim, Rick has two sons, Adam and Corey; with his second wife, Tracy, he has a third son, Jake.

Adam was the most reserved of Rick's three children because he did not appear on the reality series or use social media.

Rick's second child, according to Daily Mail, had first assisted at the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop featured on the History Channel series but had moved on to pursue his own career.

It appears that Adam was never mentioned in the reality show, which aired for 22 seasons beginning in 2009.

According to TMZ, there is a great deal of mystery about Adam because not much is known about him. As per sources, he worked some sort of trade, though it's unclear exactly what it was. Others believe he was a plumber for a living.



 

Rick has been married twice before. He married Amanda Palmer in 2021 after being married to Deanna Burditt for a year from 2013 to 2020.

Established in 1989 in Las Vegas, the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop is a family-run enterprise. 'Pawn Stars' Season 23 is scheduled to debut later in 2024.

Internet reacts to Rick Harrison's son Adam's tragic death

Following the news of Rick Harrison's son Adam's tragic death, social media users took to the online platform X (formerly Twitter) to pay their tribute for the not-so-famous child.

One X user wrote: "It's heartbreaking to hear about Adam Harrison. This tragedy really highlights the ongoing battle against addiction issues that even public figures face."

A second one added: "Until they finally sold him something counterfeit," while a third one exclaimed, "I'm shocked... To hear Rick had another son that wasn't featured on the show. RIP."



 



 



 

"Strength and courage to Rick and his family in the face of this horrible tragedy," wrote another one.

One more X user paid trubte and wrote, "I'm sorry to hear about the tragic loss of Rick Harrison's son, Adam. My condolences go out to their family during this difficult time."

"All families have problems. Prayers and grace for their family. Almost every family knows someone with a drug problem. Offer help not hurt," said another one.



 



 



 

Several others confused Adam with Rick's oldest son Corey, with one writing, "I’m going to be honest, I thought Corey was his only child. Didn’t know he has 3 sons, well 2 sons now."

Another one echoed a similar sentiment and wrote, "Thank god it was Adam and not Corey ….."



 



 

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