The Pawn Stars team have paid tribute to star Richard Harrison after his death aged 77.
Harrison, who was known as ‘The Old Man’, passed away on Monday after a battle with Parkinson’s disease.
He was the founder of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, the focus of Pawn Stars which airs on the History Channel.
The cast of the reality TV show, including Harrison’s son and grandson have shared their memories of him on social media.
Rick, his son, wrote a tribute on Instagram and asked fans for privacy.
‘Richard Benjamin ‘The Old Man’ Harrison passed away this morning surrounded by those he loved. He will be tremendously missed by our family, the team at Gold & Silver Pawn and his many fans the world over. He was my hero and I was fortunate to get a very cool ‘Old Man’ as my dad.
‘That I got to share him with so many others and they got to see what a great family man he was is something I am grateful to have experienced with him.
‘He lived a very full life and through the History television show ‘Pawn Stars’ touched the lives of people all over, teaching them the value of loving your family, hard work and humor. We appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers and ask that we are provided some privacy at this time.’
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Rick later posted a photo of his dad in the Navy with the message: ‘Today I lost a friend, a father, a teacher, and so much more. The Old Man lost his long battle with Parkinson’s this morning. Love you Dad. See you on the other side.
Richard’s grandson Corey said: ‘I was lucky enough to spend 15 years of my life working with the old man. He wasn’t just a grandfather, he was truly a best friend as well. I’m truly blessed to have had him as a mentor. He will be missed everyday at this time we thank you for all of the kind words and we ask for privacy as we mourn his passing.’
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Austin Russell, who started working at the pawn shop in 2004, tweeted: ‘It’s hard to believe he is gone. He was such a big part of my life and treated me like family. I will miss him greatly and carry the lessons he taught me throughout my life. You could always count on him to straighten you out or make you laugh and both of those things I need.’
Steve Grad, an expert who has appeared on the show extended his ‘heartfelt sympathies’ to Harrison’s family.
Another expert, Dr Phineas T. Kastle, posted on Facebook: ‘My heart goes out today to my Pawn Stars family with deepest sympathy in the passing of “the old man” Rick Harrison’s dad Ross.
‘I always enjoyed doing shows with him and he was so witty and fun in his frankness about life. Thanks for the good times Ross and we will all miss you! Doc Phineas.’
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