In the glittering world of reality television, where fortunes are made and lives are laid bare, do the cameras ever truly capture the full spectrum of human experience, including its inevitable end? The passing of Richard Benjamin "The Old Man" Harrison, a cornerstone of the hit History Channel series "Pawn Stars," serves as a stark reminder that even those who appear larger than life on our screens are ultimately subject to the same mortality as the rest of us.
The news rippled through the entertainment world and beyond on June 25, 2018, when it was announced that Richard Harrison had died at the age of 77. For years, he had been a familiar face, dispensing gruff wisdom and shrewd business acumen within the walls of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. His presence, along with his son Rick Harrison, grandson Corey Harrison, and family friend Austin "Chumlee" Russell, had turned the everyday transactions of a pawn shop into captivating television. But beneath the surface of on-screen banter and historical artifacts lay a life lived fully, with its own share of triumphs and tribulations. The question on many fans' minds, however, immediately became: what exactly caused the death of this beloved television icon?
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Richard Benjamin Harrison |
| Nickname | The Old Man |
| Date of Birth | March 4, 1941 |
| Date of Death | June 25, 2018 |
| Age at Death | 77 |
| Place of Death | Las Vegas, Nevada (unofficial, not disclosed) |
| Cause of Death | Parkinson's Disease |
| Occupation | Businessman, Reality Television Personality, U.S. Navy Veteran |
| Known For | Co-owner of Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, Star of "Pawn Stars" |
| Spouse | Joanne Rhue Harrison |
| Children | Rick Harrison, Joseph Kent Harrison, Chris Harrison, Sherry Joanne Harrison (deceased) |
| Grandchildren | Corey Harrison, Adam Harrison (deceased) |
| Military Service | U.S. Navy (20 years) |
| Business Ventures | Gold & Silver Pawn Shop |
| Website | Gold & Silver Pawn Shop Official Website |
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