Rick Harrison, creator of Pawn Stars, is mourning the unexpected death of his son, Adam Harrison, who passed away on Friday, January 19. Adam, 39, tragically died from an overdose, according to a confirmation from the family’s representative, Laura Herlovich, to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

The news, first reported by TMZ, has left many details surrounding the overdose still unclear, including when and where it occurred. The Las Vegas Metro Police Department has begun an investigation into the incident.

In a statement, the Harrison family expressed their deep sorrow: “Our family is extremely saddened by the death of Adam. We ask for privacy as we grieve his loss.” Adam was Rick’s second child from his first marriage to Kim, making him the younger brother of Corey Harrison. Although Adam did not appear on the hit series Pawn Stars, he worked at the family business, Gold & Silver Pawn, before the show’s debut in 2009, though he hadn’t been involved with the shop recently.

Following the heartbreaking news, Rick shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, posting a photo of him and Adam together at a bar, accompanied by the words: “You will always be in my heart! I love you Adam. 💔”

Corey Harrison, Adam’s older brother, also shared his grief on Instagram, posting a poignant image of himself holding a childhood photo of the two in a bathtub. He captioned it: “Wax wtf I will always love you bubba.”

Adam’s sudden death has deeply affected both the Harrison family and Pawn Stars fans, shedding light on the devastating toll of substance abuse on families. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Harrison family during this incredibly difficult time.