Medical examiner confirms suicide in death of Darrell Sheets at 67
Officials are also looking into claims of cyberbullying as part of the ongoing investigation into his death
Darrell Sheets’ manner of death has been officially confirmed nearly two weeks after the reality TV star was found dead at the age of 67.
The Storage Wars alum died by suicide, the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office in Arizona confirmed on May 5, following earlier reports that he was discovered deceased in Lake Havasu City on April 22.
According to a prior statement from the Lake Havasu City Police Department, officers responded to a call regarding a deceased individual at around 2 a.m. local time.
Sheets was pronounced dead at the scene, and the department’s Criminal Investigations Unit took over the case.
Authorities have said the investigation remains ongoing, and officials are continuing to gather details surrounding the circumstances of his death.
Sheets, widely known by his nickname “The Gambler,” became a fan favorite for his high-risk bidding style on Storage Wars, which follows buyers competing for abandoned storage units.
He appeared on the long-running A&E series from its debut in 2010 through season 15, before stepping away in 2023.
Following his passing, A&E paid tribute to the late star, calling him a “beloved member” of the Storage Wars family and extending condolences to his loved ones.
In the days since his death, tributes have also poured in from fans and former co-stars.
Fellow cast member René Nezhoda reflected on Sheets’ life in a video message, while also raising concerns about alleged cyberbullying the reality star may have faced prior to his death.
Local authorities later acknowledged they are aware of those claims, confirming that the allegations form part of the ongoing investigation.
Sheets’ son, Brandon Sheets, also shared an emotional tribute on social media, expressing heartbreak over the loss of his father and asking for privacy as the family processes the tragedy.