Pawn Stars: Deaths, Chumlee Arrest, Marriage & Shop Status

Show premiered: 2009 ·
Episodes: 600+ ·
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada ·
Main cast members: 4 (Rick, Corey, Chumlee, Old Man) ·
Deceased cast: 1 (Richard “Old Man” Harrison, d. 2018) ·
Pawn shop status: Open to the public

Six key facts provide a snapshot of the franchise’s evolution.

Which Pawn Stars Cast Members Have Died?

Richard “Old Man” Harrison’s death

• Richard “Old Man” Harrison died on June 25, 2018, at age 77. He had retired from the show the year before, in 2017 (TV Insider).

His death marked the first major loss for the cast and left a gap that the show never tried to fill with another older figure.

Did Rick Harrison die?

• Rick Harrison is alive as of the article’s publication. He appeared in the most recently aired episodes and remains the face of the show (TV Insider).

Are any other cast members deceased?

• In January 2024, Rick’s son Adam Harrison died at age 39 from a fentanyl overdose. Corey Harrison’s brother was not a regular on-camera cast member but was known to fans (TV Insider).

Two deaths in six years — one filmed, one behind the scenes — have reshaped the Harrison family narrative on and off camera.

Why Did Corey Leave Pawn Stars?

Corey’s reduced role after 2021

• Corey Harrison stepped back from full-time filming around 2021 to focus on personal projects, according to entertainment commentary (YouTube). He has not officially left the show but appears less frequently.

What Corey Harrison does now

• Corey currently runs a business outside the pawn shop and stays active on social media. He occasionally posts about off-screen ventures like merchandise and appearances (YouTube).

Is Corey still on Pawn Stars?

• He is still listed as a main cast member on the show’s official pages, though on-camera time has dropped significantly since 2021 (IMDb News).

The implication: Corey’s departure — even if unofficial — signals a generational shift that the show is navigating without clear resolution.

What Was Chumlee Accused Of?

Chumlee’s 2016 arrest

• Austin “Chumlee” Russell was arrested in Las Vegas in 2016 on felony charges of drug possession and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Police found methamphetamine and marijuana during a search of his home (CBS News).

Chumlee’s legal outcome

• He reached a plea deal that allowed him to avoid jail time. The terms were not fully disclosed, but he remained on the show (CBS News).

Is Chumlee still on Pawn Stars?

• Yes — Chumlee is still a main cast member and appears regularly in new episodes as of 2025 (TV Insider).

Chumlee’s legal trouble didn’t kill his job, but a 2014 death hoax did briefly fool fans — he publicly denied rumors then (IMDb News). The pattern: the show has weathered both real and fake crises without major cast turnover.

How Old Is Rick Harrison’s New Wife?

Rick Harrison’s marriage to Angie

• Rick Harrison married Angie Polushkin on January 3, 2026 at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas (Taste of Country). He proposed in March 2025 (TMZ).

Age difference between Rick and his wife

• Angie Polushkin is a Las Vegas nurse. Reports place her age around 40 at the time of marriage, making her roughly 16 years younger than Rick, who is 56 (entertainment news coverage) (TV Insider).

Rick Harrison’s family life

• This is Rick’s fifth marriage, according to entertainment reporting (IMDb News). He has three sons: Corey, Adam (deceased), and Jake.

The catch: Rick’s personal life remains tight-lipped. While the marriage is public, his previous divorce — and the exact timeline — have never been officially detailed.

Is the Pawn Stars Shop Still Open?

Gold and Silver Pawn Shop status

• The Gold & Silver Pawn Shop at 713 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, remains open to the public as of 2025 (TV Insider). It operates as both a working pawn shop and a tourist destination.

Has the shop closed?

• No confirmed closure. Some low-credibility YouTube commentary claimed in 2025 that the show had no active contract, but higher-tier sources (such as TV Insider) show the shop open and filming still possible (YouTube).

Can visitors still tour the shop?

• Yes. The shop is open daily, though filming schedules may limit access to certain areas at certain times (TV Insider).

What this means: the physical location — a key pillar of the show’s authenticity — remains intact. For now, the shop is the one constant in a cast that’s been steadily shrinking.

“The shop is open and we’re still here. The rumors about closing are just that — rumors.”

— TV Insider (citing the shop’s official statement)

“Chumlee has been a part of the show since day one. His arrest was a shock, but he’s been clean and focused ever since.”

— CBS News (interview with production source)

For the Harrison family and the Pawn Stars brand, the past five years have been a test of resilience. One death, one arrest, one marriage, one reduced role — yet the shop still opens its doors. The show’s future remains uncertain, but the pawn shop remains a constant.