With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Rick Harrisonâs son from âPawn Stars.â
On February 16, 2025, Rick Harrison, the renowned star of âPawn Stars,â has publicly addressed the tragic loss of his 39-year-old son, Adam, confirming the heartbreaking news that many had feared. It is advisable to take a moment before reading the comments below.
In the wake of Adamâs unexpected and tragic death, Rick Harrison shared a touching tribute on Instagram. Adam passed away from an overdose in Las Vegas on Friday, leaving his family in deep shock and sorrow.
âYou will always be in my heart! I love you Adam. đ,â Rick expressed, accompanying his message with a photo of himself and Adam smiling together at a bar.
Laura Herlovich, a family representative, had previously confirmed Adamâs death to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, stating, âOur family is extremely saddened by the death of Adam. We ask for privacy as we grieve his loss.â
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Rick disclosed the cause of Adamâs death, attributing it to fentanyl. âYes, I can confirm Adam died from a fentanyl overdose,â the reality television star stated. âThe fentanyl crisis in this country must be taken more seriously. It seems to be flowing over the borders unchecked, and we need to do better.â
Fans and several of Rickâs celebrity acquaintances quickly expressed their condolences. Donald Trump Jr. wrote, âIâm so sorry man.â
Corey Harrison, Adamâs brother, also honored his late sibling on Instagram by sharing a nostalgic baby photo of them together in a bath. He captioned the image, âWax wtf I will always love you bubba.â
Adam was Rick Harrisonâs second child from his first marriage to Kim Harrison. Rick later remarried and has a son named Jake with his second wife. While Rick and Corey were prominently featured running the Gold & Silver Pawn and appearing on the show, Adam was less involved, although reports indicate he did work alongside his father.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that overdose fatalities, particularly those involving synthetic opioids, surged by 56.6% from January 2020 to January 2021.
According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, fentanyl is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance, comparable to morphine but approximately 100 times more powerful. For some individuals, as little as two milligramsâan amount smaller than a grain of saltâcan be fatal.