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Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets has sadly died aged 67 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to reports. According to a statement from Lake Havasu City Police Department, obtained by The Sun, officials responded to reports of a deceased person at Darrell's home on Wednesday (April 22) at 2am. The outlet claims he was pronounced dead at the scene, and his family was notified.

The statement read: "This incident remains under active investigation and additional information will be released as it becomes available." Darrell appeared on Storage Wars from 2010 to 2021 and was best known as 'The Gambler' for his high-risk, high-reward purchases on the show.

The A&E series followed professional buyers bidding on abandoned storage units in the hopes of discovering valuable items inside. He also made several appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Rachel Ray's cooking show. After retiring from Storage Wars, the broadcaster moved over to Lake Havasu in the heart of Arizona, where he operated an antique show called Show Me Your Junk.

Before his death, he had suffered from various health issues, including a heart attack in 2019 that required surgery to recover from. The TV star was open about his health struggles over the years and shared the news of his heart attack on social media at the time.

He wrote at the time: "Well, here we go, I wasn't going to say anything, but you all have been the greatest friends and fans. I've been very sick for 3 months, and two nights ago, I had a mild heart attack, found out I have congestive heart failure, and a severe issue is going on with my lungs.

"All your prayers would be deeply appreciated. Thank you for being there for me. It's been a great ride." Following the news of his death, a spokesperson for A&E told TMZ: "We are saddened by the passing of a beloved member of our Storage Wars family, Darrell 'Teh Gamblre' Sheets. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time."

After his death made headlines, fans flocked to X - formerly Twitter - to share their heartache and fond memories. One user penned: "Please pray for Darrell Sheets' son, Brandon. They were extremely close, on the show all the time. Losing a father this way has to be devastating... RIP Darrell [praying emoji]."

Another posted: "Darrell Sheets - Storage Wars - thanks for the memories [crying emoji]" as a third echoed: "A piece of the childhood of many has left us. You'll always be remembered Darrell 'The Gambler' Sheets [dove emoji, praying emoji]."