'Pawn Stars' Richard Harrison, known as 'The Old Man,' has died at 77

[Faygo Kid]

Source: USA Today

Richard Harrison, who was referred to "The Old Man" on the television series "Pawn Stars," has died. Harrison's son and co-star for the History channel series, Rick Harrison, made the announcement to more than 245,000 Instagram followers on Monday, attributing his father's death to Parkinson's.

A rep for the Harrisons confirmed news of the patriarch's passing to USA TODAY, and issued the statement Rick shared to Instagram.

In a statement obtained by USA TODAY, the History channel also mourned the TV star.

"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," the statement reads. "He will be greatly missed for his wisdom and candor. Our thoughts are with the Harrison family during this difficult time."

Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2018/06/25/pawn-stars-richard-harrison-old-man-death/730665002/

[marble falls]

1. Hmmmm .... the network only offered thoughts but no prayers....

I wonder what that means.

[JustAnotherGen]

2. Wasn't something I watched regularly

My husband more of a fan of this because of their connections to the restoration guy . . .

But the best part of the dang show was the Old Man. Zero tolerance for stupidity! Enjoy the next phase Mr. Harrison!

[LuvNewcastle]

8. I agree. He was the best one.

I'm sorry for the family left behind. Even though they get into arguments often, you can see that those guys really care for each other. I watch the show with my dad when I go visit over there. It's not bad.; we always learn something.

[vi5]

3. He was only 77?

Would have pegged him for much older than that.

[TheCowsCameHome]

5. Maybe he pawned off his younger parts.

He was cool, though.

[brush]

4. Damn! R.I.P. Richard Harrison (Old Man). I watch that show all the time.

[RKP5637]

6. I always thought he was what helped make the show, did a great job!!! RIP n/t

[lagomorph777]

7. Me too. He knew how to entertain.

[JI7]

9. Yeah, didn't care for the others much. And stopped watching after too much

focus on Chumlee.

Was the old man a right winger like the others also ?

[OnlinePoker]

12. According to Open Secrets, the only Dem he ever gave money to was Harry Reid

https://www.opensecrets.org/donor-lookup/results?name=richard+harrison&cycle=&state=NV&zip=&employ=&cand=

On edit, he's Richard B Harrison.

[Faygo Kid]

10. I think I need to buy a pie or chicken wings in his honor.

He deserved every bit of junk food that he loved so much. Thank you for your service, sir! P.S, can I have your classic car collection?

[dameatball]

11. I used to watch the show years ago. Always liked "The Old Man." Thought Rick and "Big Hoss" were

sort of whiny and spoiled.

[Bengus81]

13. Guess he won't be asking Chumlee to add 2+2 and give me the answer in ten minutes.....

[LiberalLovinLug]

14. Boo hoo. Another Trumpee bites the dust. So what?

I have no way of knowing who he voted for, but we can only guess when his son goes out of his way to go on Fox News, and speak at Trump rallies. The character of the family was also shown when grandson was investigated for sexual assault, meth possession, and illegal weapons charges.

The apples can't fall too far from the tree. Here the other grandson stands proudly with his Trump humping dad.

[vi5]

15. Ugh...I didn't know that...

..I was happier not knowing their politics. Oh well, another show I can't enjoy any more.

[LiberalLovinLug]

16. sorry

[stopbush]

17. They love guns, motorcycles, tattoos and never miss a meal.

They own a business which depends in large part on people down on their luck selling them their possessions at fire sale prices.

What about them doesn’t scream Right Wing Assholes?

[vi5]

18. I love motorcycles and tattoos....

...as do a lot of the people I know and hang out with, none of whom are right wing assholes, most of whom are pretty far left in fact.