'Storage Wars' Star Darrell Sheets' Cause of Death Officially Revealed

Exactly two weeks after he was found dead at his home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets' cause of death has officially been ruled a suicide.

According to People magazine, the ruling comes from the Mohave County Medical Examiner's Office in Arizona, confirming prolonged beliefs that the 67-year-old's death was self-inflicted.

Sheets' body was first found at his residence from what police believed to be an apparent suicide at around 2 a.m. on April 22, with first responders investigating a call related to "a reported deceased individual."

"The male was pronounced deceased on scene, and the Lake Havasu City Police Department's Criminal Investigations Unit was notified and responded to the scene to assume the investigation," the police release at the time read.

Previously, Sheets was known as one of the most popular stars on A&E's TV show Storage Wars, the premise of which followed professional buyers looking to purchase abandoned storage lockers.

Dubbed "the Gambler," Sheets remained well-known for his aggressive bidding strategies at auction, frequently appearing alongside his son Brandon on the show.

Originally appearing in the first season of Storage Wars back in 2010, Sheets eventually left the series in 2023 after the conclusion of its 15th season. He would go on to retire from the show entirely, opening an antique store in Arizona called Havasu Show Me Your Junk.

Following the death of the TV star, several of Sheets' co-stars and a spokesperson for A&E shared tributes to The Gambler, expressing their thoughts and sentiments to Sheets' family.

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

If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available 24 hours a day through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

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This story was originally published May 6, 2026 at 6:29 AM.