Darrell Sheets was found dead at 67 in a residence in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., in April.

Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets’ official cause of death confirmed

Darrell Sheets was found dead at 67 in a residence in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., in April.

By Sharareh Drury

on May 5, 2026 1:52 p.m. ET

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Darrell Sheets in New York City in 2012. Credit:

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- Darrell Sheets was found dead at 67 in a residence in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., on April 22. - His cause of death has been ruled a suicide. - Nicknamed "The Gambler," Sheets appeared across the first 15 seasons of the competition series.

Authorities have announced the cause of death of *Storage Wars* star Darrell Sheets.

The Mohave County Medical Examiner's Office in Arizona has ruled Sheets' death as a suicide, TMZ reports. Sheets died April 22 at age 67.

Authorities found Sheets at a Lake Havasu City, Ariz., residence from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

The cast of 'Storage Wars' in season 3;.

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Sheets appeared across the first 15 seasons of A&E's competition show, often alongside his son Brandon, as an avid buyer. He earned the nickname "The Gambler" and was known for his catchphrase, "This is the WOW factor!"

The show follows professional buyers who bid on storage lockers up for auction, attempting to nab the most lucrative and valuable items hidden within. Among Sheet's top finds was letter from President Abraham Lincoln that reportedly sold for $15,000.**

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A&E shared in a statement to **, "We are saddened by the passing of a beloved member of our *Storage Wars* family, Darrell 'The Gambler' Sheets. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time."

Sheets retired from *Storage Wars* in 2023 and opened an antique shop in Arizona called Havasu Show Me Your Junk.

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