Adam Harrison, the son of Rick Harrison of the popular reality TV show The Pawn Stars, died of an apparent drug overdose on Friday, according to a report by TMZ.
According to the outlet, the family learned about his death earlier that day. It is not clear where or when he died, and the New York Post is reporting that he had died due to an unspecified substance.
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The Harrison family released a statement to TMZ, saying that they are deeply saddened by the loss of Adam. They asked for privacy during their time of grief. On Saturday, Rick posted a tribute to his son on Instagram.
According to TMZ, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is looking into the incident. The show, which premiered in 2009, follows the three generations of Harrisons as they try to determine what’s real and what’s fake in their pawn shop.
Representatives for the network and Harrison were contacted by the Post.
Adam is not featured in Harrison’s Instagram account, nor is he seen interacting with his family members. According to a report by TMZ, he reportedly worked at the pawn shop, but he never appeared on the show. He is the child of Harrison’s first wife, Kim, and his second wife, Tracy.