Cause of death of Adam Harrison, son Pawn Stars star Rick Harrison, it was established.
Rick’s representative, Laura Herlovich, tells PEOPLE that Adam’s death was the result of a fentanyl overdose.
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TMZ first broke the news of Adam’s death at the age of 39 on January 19. At the time, it was only reported that Adam had overdosed.
Las Vegas police also confirmed to TMZ that there is an open investigation into his death.
At the time, Herlovich shared a statement with the Las Vegas Review-Journal on behalf of Harrison, saying, “Our family is extremely saddened by Adam’s death. We ask for privacy as we grieve his loss.”
Adam Harrison, son of Pawn Stars Rick Harrison, died of an overdose at 39
In a statement on Instagram, Rick shared a photo of the father-son duo and wrote: “You will always be in my heart! I love you Adam. 💔.”
Rick also shared some throwback photos with his son on Tuesday, writing alongside the images: “Amazing memories”
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Adam was the second child of Rick and his ex-wife Kim. He is the younger brother of Corey Harrison. Rick remarried his second wife, Tracy, and the couple had one son, Jake.
Adam did not appear on Pawn Stars along with Rick and Corey. However, Adam reportedly worked at Gold & Silver Pawn before the unscripted program premiered in 2009.
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