Richard’s son, Rick Harrison who also co-starred with his father on the series, announced on Instagram that his father died surrounded by those he loved.
“He was my hero and I was fortunate to get a very cool Old Man as my dad, Rick writes, adding, “He lived a very full life and through the History television show, Pawn Stars, touched the lives of people all over, teaching them the value of loving your family, hard work and humor.”
A statement issued today by the History channel who also mourns the TV star says: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend Richard ‘The Old Man’ Harrison, a beloved member of the HISTORY and ‘Pawn Stars’ family. He will be greatly missed for his wisdom and candor. Our thoughts are with the Harrison family during this difficult time.”
Richard, a former navy man, moved his family to Vegas in the hopes of creating a new beginning and opened the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in 1988.
Pawn Stars debuted in 2009 and documented the day-to-day happenings of the family-run Nevada store. Harrison’s grandson, Corey Harrison, and his friend, Austin Lee Russell, known as Chumlee, are also cast members.
