With profound sorrow, Rick Harrison, the star of ‘Pawn Stars’, has announced the passing of his son. On February 16, 2025, following the untimely death of his 39-year-old son Adam, Rick has publicly expressed his grief.
In a heartfelt tribute shared on Instagram, he confirmed the tragic news that Adam died from an overdose in Las Vegas, leaving the family in deep shock and mourning. ‘You will always be in my heart! I love you Adam. 💔,’ Rick captioned a photo of them together at a bar.
A family representative, Laura Herlovich, had earlier confirmed Adam’s death to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, stating, ‘Our family is extremely saddened by the death of Adam. We ask for privacy as we grieve his loss.’
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Rick disclosed that Adam’s death was caused by fentanyl, stating, “I can confirm that Adam passed away due to a fentanyl overdose. The fentanyl epidemic in this nation requires more serious attention. It appears to be entering the country unchecked, and action is urgently needed. We must improve our response to this crisis.”
Fans and several of Rick’s celebrity acquaintances promptly expressed their condolences. Donald Trump Jr. conveyed his sorrow, stating, ‘I’m so sorry man.’ Additionally, Adam’s brother, Corey Harrison, honored his deceased sibling on Instagram by sharing a nostalgic baby photograph of the two of them in a bath.
He captioned the image, ‘Wax wtf I will always love you bubba.’ Adam was Rick Harrison’s second child from his first marriage to Kim Harrison. Subsequently, Rick married his second wife, with whom he has a son named Jake.
Although Rick and Corey were prominently featured managing the Gold & Silver Pawn and appearing on the show, Adam was less involved, though reports indicate he did collaborate with his father.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a 56.6% increase in overdose deaths, including those caused by synthetic opioids, from January 2020 to 2021.
The Drug Enforcement Administration classifies fentanyl as a Schedule II controlled substance, which is comparable to morphine but approximately 100 times more potent.
For some individuals, even a dosage of two milligrams, which is less than a grain of salt, can be fatal. Our condolences and thoughts are with the Harrison family.
