Rick Harrison's Son Passes Away at 39
Adam Harrison, the son of "Pawn Stars" creator and star Rick Harrison, has tragically died at the age of 39, as reported by CBS affiliate KLAS.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Rick Harrison memorialized his son, expressing his love and stating that Adam will always be in his heart. The post was accompanied by a broken-heart emoji.
The news of Adam's passing drew tributes from various stars, including Donald Trump Jr. The son of former president Donald Trump expressed his condolences, saying, "I'm so sorry man." Rick Harrison had previously shown his support for Trump by appearing at a get-out-the-vote rally in Las Vegas in 2016.
Adam's older brother, Corey Harrison, also shared a childhood photo of the two of them in a bathtub, reminiscing about their time together.
According to KLAS, the Harrison family released a statement expressing their deep sadness over Adam's death. Laura Herlovich, a representative for the Harrison family, confirmed to the Las Vegas Review-Journal that Adam's passing was a result of an overdose. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time of grieving.
Rick Harrison has been a prominent figure in the television show "Pawn Stars" since 2009. Alongside his father Richard, who passed away in 2018, Rick opened the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas back in 1988. The reality series showcases the shop's operations, including sales and purchases, among other things. Corey Harrison and Austin Lee Russell, also known as Chumlee, are childhood friends of Rick and have also appeared on the show.
Adam Harrison did not make any appearances on the show.
Corey and Adam Harrison are Rick's children from his first marriage to Kim Harrison. They got married in 1982 but divorced in 1985. Rick also has another son named Jake with his second wife Tracy Harrison, whom he married in 1986 but divorced in 2011. Currently, Rick is happily married to Amanda Palmer.