Rick Harrison, widely known as the star of the popular show “Pawn Stars,” has spoken out about the tragic loss of his 39-year-old son, Adam Harrison. Adam’s death, which occurred earlier this week, has been attributed to a suspected drug overdose. Rick has now confirmed that fentanyl was the cause.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Rick shared, “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.”
TMZ was the first to report Adam’s death, but details about the circumstances, including the time and location of the overdose, remain unclear. The Las Vegas Metro Police Department has launched an investigation into the incident.
A representative for the Harrison family, Laura Herlovich, released a statement on their behalf, expressing their grief: “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 Harrison, making him the younger brother of Corey Harrison. Rick later married his second wife, Tracy, with whom he shares a son named Jake.
Although Adam did not appear on “Pawn Stars,” which features both Rick and Corey, he reportedly worked at the family’s business, Gold & Silver Pawn, before the show began airing in 2009. Recently, however, he had not been actively involved in the pawn shop.
Following the heartbreaking news, Rick posted a touching tribute to his son on Instagram. Alongside a photo of them smiling together at a bar, he wrote, “You will always be in my heart! I love you, Adam. 💔”
Disturbing statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, increased by 56.6% from January 2020 to 2021. The Drug Enforcement Agency classifies fentanyl as a Schedule II controlled substance, noting that it is approximately 100 times more potent than morphine. Shockingly, just two milligrams of fentanyl (less than a grain of salt) can be lethal, depending on the person’s body size.
Rest in peace, Adam Harrison. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rick and the entire Harrison family during this difficult time.
