Rick Harrison, the creator of Pawn Stars, is mourning the unexpected loss of his son, Adam Harrison, who passed away on Friday, January 19. Adam, who was 39 years old, tragically died from an overdose, as confirmed by the family’s representative, Laura Herlovich, in a statement to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

The initial report of Adam’s passing came from TMZ, but many details, including the time and location of the overdose, remain unclear. The Las Vegas Metro Police Department has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

The Harrison family is deeply saddened by Adam’s sudden passing. Speaking on their behalf, Herlovich shared a brief message: “Our family is extremely saddened by the death of Adam. We ask for privacy as we grieve his loss.”

Adam was Rick Harrison’s second child from his first marriage to Kim, making him the younger brother of Corey Harrison. Although he didn’t appear on the popular series Pawn Stars, which features Rick and Corey, Adam was involved in the family’s business, Gold & Silver Pawn, before the show aired in 2009. In recent years, however, he was not actively working at the pawn shop.

Following the news of Adam’s overdose, Rick Harrison took to Instagram to post a heartfelt tribute to his son. Sharing a photo of himself smiling alongside Adam in a bar, Rick wrote, “You will always be in my heart! I love you Adam. 💔”

Corey Harrison, Adam’s older brother, also expressed his grief on social media. He shared a touching post featuring a childhood photograph of the two brothers playing together in a bathtub, captioned, “Wax wtf I will always love you bubba.”

Adam’s passing has sent shockwaves through the Pawn Stars family and its fans. His death serves as a stark reminder of the tragic effects of substance abuse and its devastating impact not only on the individual but also on their loved ones.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Harrison family as they navigate this difficult time.