'Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison's son dies at age 39

Adam Harrison, also known as "Wax," was not part of the cast of the History Channel hit series.

Published: January 21, 2024 11:14am

"Pawn Stars" celebrity Rick Harrison's son, Adam Harrison, died in Las Vegas, a family representative said. He was 39.

Adam Harrison, one of Rick Harrison's three sons, passed away Friday from a suspected drug overdose, family spokesperson Laura Herlovich said Saturday, according to The Las Vegas Review-Journal.

"Our family is extremely saddened by the death of Adam," the family said. "We ask for privacy as we grieve his loss."

Adam Harrison, also known as "Wax," was not part of the cast of the History Channel hit series.

"You will always be in my heart! I love you Adam," father Rick Harrison posted Saturday on Instagram as a caption to a photo of him with his son.

Adam Harrison's brother, "Pawn Stars" cast member Corey Harrison, posted a photo, dated 1988, of him and his brother in the bathtub as children. "I will always love you bubba," Corey Harrison captioned the picture.

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