Rick Harrison's son dead at 39, heartbroken 'Pawn Stars' reality TV star breaks silence

"Pawn Stars" reality star Rick Harrison broke his silence about the sudden death of his son.

Adam Harrison – the son of the creator of the "Pawn Stars" – died suddenly at the age of 39.

Laura Herlovich – the public relations representative for the reality television star – confirmed the death of Adam Harrison with the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Friday. Herlovich said Harrison's son died from an overdose.

No other details about the sudden death have been made available to the public.

The Las Vegas Metro Police Department’s public information office did not respond to a request for an official report of the overdose death from the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Herlovich issued 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."

A heartbroken Harrison shared a photo of him and his son on Instagram with the caption: “You will always be in my heart. I love you Adam.”

Adam Harrison was known as "Wax," but was not on the "Pawn Stars" TV show like his older brother Corey Harrison.

Corey Harrison – the 40-year-old son of the "Pawn Stars" celebrity – posted a throwback photo of the young brothers in the bathtub on Instagram with the caption: “Wax wtf I will always love you bubba.”

Rick Harrison had two sons – Corey and Adam – with his first wife, Kim. Harrison – nicknamed "Big Hoss" – has a son named Jake with his second wife, Tracy.

He also has three daughters – Sarina, Ciana, and Marissa.

Rick Harrison has starred in "Pawn Stars" since 2009. The History Channel hit series is based on the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas that was opened in 1988 by Harrison and his father, Richard.

Richard Harrison – known as "The Old Man" – died in 2018.

The Vegas pawn shop reality show also featured Corey Harrison and his childhood friend, Austin Lee Russell – better known as "Chumlee."

More than 600 "Pawn Stars" episodes aired since it debuted on July 19, 2009. The 22nd season of the hit TV show premiered on March 15, 2023.

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