Darrell Sheets dead: 'Storage Wars' star was 67
Los Angeles Times • • general
Key Points:
- Darrell Sheets, star of the reality TV show "Storage Wars," was found dead at his home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, at age 67, with police reporting an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- Officers arrived at Sheets' residence around 2 a.m. after reports of a deceased individual, and the Mohave County Medical Examiner's office is conducting further investigation; the incident remains under active investigation.
- Sheets appeared on "Storage Wars" for 15 seasons from 2010 to 2023, often alongside his son Brandon, and was known for his enthusiastic and bold bidding style, claiming to have found valuable treasures including rare artwork and comics.
- Fellow cast member Rene Nezhoda confirmed Sheets' death was by suicide and highlighted that Sheets had been subjected to severe online harassment, urging compassion and calling out cyberbullies.
- Nezhoda emphasized that despite on-screen rivalry, he and Sheets were friends who cared deeply about family, noting Sheets' dedication to his son and granddaughter.
