The cause of death forAdam Harrison, the son ofPawn StarsstarRick Harrison, has been determined.
Rick’s representative, Laura Herlovich, tells PEOPLE that Adam’s death was due to a fentanyl overdose.
TMZwas the first to report the news of Adam’s death at age 39 on Jan. 19. At the time, it was only reported that Adam had overdosed.
The Las Vegas Metro Police Department also confirmed to TMZ that there was an open investigation into his death.
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In a statement on Instagram, Rickshared a photoof the father-son duo andwrote, “You will always be in my heart! I love you Adam. 💔.”
Rick also sharedsome throwback photoswith his son on Tuesday, writing beside 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 ofCorey Harrison. Rick remarried his second wife, Tracy, and the couple welcomed one son, Jake.
Adam did not appear onPawn Starsalongside Rick and Corey. However, Adam reportedly worked at Gold & Silver Pawn before the unscripted program’s 2009 premiere.
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source: people.com