Rick Harrison from Pawn Stars. Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images
Adam Harrison, the son of “Pawn Stars” personality Rick Harrison, has died of an overdose, according to a representative for his family.
Rick and several members of his family appeared on the popular television series.
This time we will introduce you to the Harrison family.
Adam Harrison, son of Pawn Stars personality Rick Harrison, has died at the age of 39.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal initially reported Adam's death, but a representative for the Harrison family confirmed to the publication that Adam died of an overdose and was found on Friday.
“Our family is deeply saddened by Adam's death. We ask for privacy as we grieve his passing,” the family's statement read in the Review-Journal.
A representative for the Harrison family confirmed the death in an email to Business Insider on Saturday.
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Rick paid tribute to his son with a short message on Instagram on Friday.
“You are always in my heart! I love you Adam,” the patriarch wrote.
The Harrison family became well-known after appearing on the History Channel's “Pawn Stars.” ” The popular reality series follows the Harrison family, who run a family-owned business in Las Vegas called the world-famous Gold and Silver Pawnshop. Since 2009, cameras have recorded the family's interactions with customers.
This time we will introduce you to the Harrison family.
Rick Harrison became the face of “Pawn Stars” after the series launched in 2009.
Rick Harrison. Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images
According to the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop's official website, Rick's father, Richard B. Harrison, moved his family from San Diego to Las Vegas in 1980. Richard initially opened a coin store, but Rick turned it into a pawn shop in his 1988 year. .
Rick wanted the store to gain media exposure and enthusiastically pitched the potential series to several networks before it was picked up by the History Channel, according to the website.
The store was later featured in the 2009 television series “Pawn Stars.” So far, the series has had his 21st season and has earned him a loyal fan base.
The Review-Journal reported that Rick has six children and two ex-wives. According to the outlet, Rick has two eldest sons, Corey and Adam, with his first wife, Kim. According to the outlet, he later married and welcomed his third son, Jake, with his second wife, Tracy. He also has his three daughters. According to the Review-Journal, Sarina, Seana, and Marissa.
According to FOX News, Harrison married his third wife Deanna in 2013, but they divorced in 2020. CBS News reported that Rick is married to a woman named Amanda Palmer.
Outside of “Pawn Stars,” Rick has also faced legal trouble. Screen Rant reported in January 2024 that Rick's 81-year-old mother sued him over her family's assets and ownership of the pawn shop. According to the outlet, the lawsuit seeks “an accounting of assets, unspecified damages, and a court order prohibiting Rick from using funds belonging to his mother.”
Richard B. Harrison was known as “Old Man” and starred in “Pone Stars” until his death in 2018.
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Richard, commonly known as “Old Man,” appeared on “Pawn Stars” with his son and grandson Corey.
According to the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop website, Richard served in the Navy before retiring and moving to Las Vegas.
Richard appeared in 299 episodes of “Pawn Stars” before his death in June 2018. According to People magazine, Richard died at the age of 77 due to Parkinson's disease.
At the time, Rick paid tribute to his father in an Instagram post, calling Richard a “hero.”
“He was my hero and I was lucky to have such a cool 'old man' as a father,” he wrote. “He lived a very full life and touched the lives of people all over the world through his historical television show 'Pawn Stars', teaching us the importance of loving family, hard work and good humor,” Rick said. continued.
Corey Harrison appeared on “Pone Stars” with his father and grandfather.
Corey Harrison. Brian Steffey/Getty Images
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Corey is Rick's eldest son, and he also has a son with his first wife, Kim.
He became a regular on the show and appeared in spinoffs such as “Ponegraphy'' and “The Pawn Stars of America.''
Corey often shared photos on Instagram with his father and Pawn Stars regular Chumley.
On Friday, Corey posted about Adam's death.
“Oh my god, I will always love you, Baba,” he wrote.
Adam Harrison worked in the family business but left to pursue another career.
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According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Adam is Rick and Kim's second son.
Corey told HuffPost in March 2012 that Adam, who worked at a world-famous gold and silver pawnshop, would likely never appear on TV.
Following Adam's death, members of the Harrison family, including Rick and Corey, paid tribute to Adam this week. Fans also sent their condolences to the family on social media.
“Heartbreaking,” one fan wrote in Rick's memorial comment section on Instagram.
Jake Harrison is Rick's third son and frequently appears on his family's television show.
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The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Jake is the son of Rick and his second wife, Tracy.
In March 2021, Rick celebrated his youngest son officially joining the family business with an Instagram post.
“Bringing my youngest son into the family business. Jake makes his debut on the new Pawn Stars episode of HISTORY tonight on 9/8,” he wrote.
Rick Harrison has three daughters: Sarina, Seana, and Marissa.
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Not much is known about Rick's daughters Sarina, Seana, and Marissa. Although they didn't appear on Pawn Stars, Rick frequently posts photos of them on his Instagram page, including one with Seana and Jake in December 2023. Photos are also included.
