Darrell Sheets dies at 67

Darrell Sheets, known from the popular A&E reality series Storage Wars, died on April 22, 2026, at the age of 67. Sheets was found in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and according to local police records, his death occurred in the early hours of that day.

Circumstances of the death

The Lake Havasu City Police Department received a report of a deceased person in the 1500 block of Chandler Drive around 2:00 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a man with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The police department’s Criminal Investigations Unit has taken over the case for further investigation.

Medical history and rumors

In 2019, Sheets suffered a heart attack, but it is unclear whether he was dealing with other health issues at the time of his death. There have also been claims that Sheets was the victim of cyberbullying before his death. The Lake Havasu City Police Department is aware of those allegations and says they are part of the ongoing investigation.

Career and life after Storage Wars

Darrell Sheets was a prominent figure on Storage Wars, where he was known as “The Gambler.” He appeared on the show for 15 seasons, with teams of buyers competing to secure the most valuable items from various storage units. After leaving the series in the summer of 2023, Sheets spent his retirement in Arizona and continued his passion for antiques by opening his own shop, Havasu Show Me Your Junk.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is currently ongoing. More information will be released as the investigation progresses.