UPDATE: Rick Harrison has confirmed his son’s cause of death.
In a statement shared with TMZ, Harrison, through his camp, confirmed his son, Adam, overdosed on fentanyl. He then went on to blame the border crisis.
“Yes, I can confirm Adam died from a fentanyl overdose. The fentanyl crisis in this country must be taken more seriously. It seems it is just flowing over the borders and nothing is being done about it. We must do better.”
Fans of Pawn Stars are devastated over recent news. During the early morning hours of January 20, Rick Harrison, the beloved star of Pawn Stars, made a heartbreaking announcement.
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Rick’s 39-year-old son, Adam, has passed away. Rick’s representative, Laura Herlovich, confirmed the news of his passing, revealing that Adam was discovered deceased on January 19.
Herlovich shared a statement on behalf of the Harrison family. “Our family is extremely saddened by the death of Adam. We ask for privacy as we grieve his loss.”
Rick later took to Instagram to share a photo of himself with his oldest son:
“You will always be in my heart! I love you Adam.” And his brother Corey did the same…
Initial reports believe Adam died of a drug overdose, though the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. An investigation has been opened.
This is a developing report. Mamas Uncut will report updates as they become available.
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