‘Pawn Stars’ Lead Rick Harrison Blames Border Crisis as Son’s Cause of Death Unveiled as Fentanyl Overdose

The reality show star said his son died by overdosing on fentanyl, which is now the leading cause of death for Americans between 18 and 45.

Rick Harrison poses during a photo call for the TV series "Pawn Stars" in Cannes, France, on Oct. 17, 2016. Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images

“Pawn Stars” lead Rick Harrison on Monday tore into the narcotic trafficking crisis coming through the nation’s southern border, revealing that his son had fallen victim to it.

His son, Adam “Wax” Harrison, was found dead in Las Vegas last Friday at the age of 39. His heartbroken father on Monday confirmed that the tragedy was caused by overdosing on fentanyl.