Adam Harrison, one of reality TV star Richard “Rick” Harrison's three sons, has died in Las Vegas at the age of 39
January 20, 2024, 1:24 p.m. ET
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LAS VEGAS – Adam Harrison, one of reality TV star Richard “Rick” Harrison's three sons, has died in Las Vegas, a family representative said Saturday. He was 39.
Harrison family spokeswoman Laura Herlovich confirmed Adam Harrison's death Friday, saying his death was due to a suspected drug overdose and issuing a brief statement.
“Our family is extremely saddened by the passing of Adam,” the statement said. “We ask for privacy as we mourn his loss.”
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that police are investigating the death of Adam Harrison, which was first reported by celebrity website TMZ. Las Vegas police did not immediately respond to messages from The Associated Press on Saturday.
Herlovich said she didn't know where Harrison died or where the substance overdose was.
Adam Harrison did not appear in Pawn Stars. The show stars Harrison's eldest son, Corey Harrison.
Both Richard Harrison and Corey Harrison posted short memorial comments on their Instagram accounts.
The History Channel program began in 2009. It focuses on family relationships and business operations at a store on Las Vegas Boulevard.
Family patriarch Richard Harrison, referred to as “The Old Man” in the series, died in June 2018 at the age of 77.