Rick Harrison, widely recognized as the face of the popular show “Pawn Stars,” has spoken out about the tragic death of his 39-year-old son, Adam. Reports earlier confirmed that Adam Harrison passed away due to a suspected drug overdose, and his father has now revealed that fentanyl was the cause.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, Rick Harrison confirmed, “Yes, I can confirm Adam died from a fentanyl overdose.” He emphasized the severity of the fentanyl crisis in the country, expressing concern that it is flowing across borders without adequate intervention. He urged for more serious attention to be given to this pressing issue.

Adam’s death was initially reported by TMZ, and details about the circumstances, including when and where the overdose occurred, remain undisclosed. The Las Vegas Metro Police Department has initiated an investigation.

Laura Herlovich, a representative of the Harrison family, issued a statement on behalf of Adam’s loved ones, requesting privacy as they grieve his loss. Adam was Rick Harrison’s second child from his first marriage to Kim Harrison, and he was the younger brother of Corey Harrison. Rick later married his second wife Tracy, with whom he shares a son named Jake.

While Adam did not appear on “Pawn Stars,” he reportedly worked at the family’s business, Gold & Silver Pawn, before the show premiered in 2009. However, he had not been actively involved in the pawn shop in recent times.

After the news of Adam’s overdose broke, Rick posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, sharing a photo of himself with Adam and expressing his love for his son.

The incident brings attention to the alarming rise in overdose deaths, particularly those involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl. The Drug Enforcement Agency classifies fentanyl as a Schedule II controlled substance, emphasizing its potency compared to morphine. The statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal a significant increase in overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids from January 2020 to 2021.