How Richard Benjamin Harrison Died: Cause of Death, Age at Death, and More!

Richard Benjamin Harrison reached the respectable age of 77 years. Find out the cause of death and more exciting information regarding the death of this famous reality star.

Biography - A Short Wiki

Businessman and reality television star best known as one of the stars of the History Channel reality series Pawn Stars. He is the the co-owner of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, which opened in 1989. 

As a teenager, he was ordered to enlist in the military rather than go to jail for stealing a car. 

His show Pawn Stars became the History Channel’s highest-rated show within ten weeks of its debut. 

He married JoAnne Rhue Harrison in 1960. His son Rick Harrison is the co-owner of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop. 

He and employee Austin Russell, a.k.a. Chumlee, are both known for their appearances on Pawn Stars. 

How did Richard Benjamin Harrison die?

Richard Benjamin Harrison's death was caused by Parkinson's Disease.

Death. Harrison died on June 25, 2018, after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. Harrison was survived by wife Joanne, three sons, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Harrison placed his son Rick in charge of his estate.
Information about the death of Richard Benjamin Harrison
Cause of deathParkinson's Disease
Age of death77 years
ProfessionReality Star
BirthdayMarch 4, 1941
Death dateJune 25, 2018
Place of deathLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
Place of burialN/A