'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets suicide note mentions cyberbullying
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Darrell Sheets, star of "Storage Wars," died by suicide at age 67 on April 22, with authorities finding a note referencing Facebook bullying near his body.
- The Lake Havasu City Police Department investigated allegations of cyberbullying, interviewing a man identified as the alleged online bully who denied involvement and was uncooperative.
- Sheets' girlfriend reported he was upset by texts accusing her of theft and described him as stressed, unable to sleep, and emotionally distressed before his death.
- Sheets was known for his 13 seasons on "Storage Wars" and later operated an antiques store in Arizona; A&E expressed condolences to his family and fans.
- Resources for those struggling with suicidal thoughts, including the 988 hotline and Crisis Text Line, were highlighted for support and crisis intervention.
