'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets' texts reveal he was 'struggling' before suicide
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Key Points:
- Darrell Sheets, star of "Storage Wars," died by suicide in April, with authorities confirming the cause after reviewing his final text messages and a suicide note found at his Arizona home.
- The handwritten note referenced distress over Facebook bullying, and investigators noted shaky handwriting, indicating Sheets' emotional turmoil.
- Sheets' girlfriend reported he suffered from severe sleep deprivation, recent stress, and family conflicts, including a verbal argument with his son and upsetting text messages from his daughter-in-law.
- Social media bullying was highlighted as a potential contributing factor, with co-star Rene Nezhoda urging law enforcement to investigate the cyberbullying claims.
- The Mohave County Medical Examiner ruled the death a suicide, and the police closed the case with no evidence suggesting foul play.
