Richard Benjamin Harrison

Richard Benjamin Harrison Jr. (also known by the nicknames The Old Man and The Appraiser; March 4, 1941 – June 25, 2018) was an American businessman and reality television personality. He was born in Danville, Virginia, but raised in Lexington, North Carolina. He was best known as the co-owner of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, as featured on the History channel series Pawn Stars.[1][2]

Harrison was usually referred to by his nickname, "The Old Man".[3][4]

Harrison died on June 25, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada from Parkinson's disease at the age of 77.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Katsilometes, John (April 8, 2010). "Pawn shop boys". Las Vegas Weekly. Archived from the original on April 27, 2019. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  2. ↑ Strauss, Gary (February 18, 2010). "From 'Pawn Stars' to 'Pickers,' America's trash is TV's treasure". USA Today. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
  3. ↑ Meet the Pawn Stars: The Old Man "The Appraiser" Archived 2011-07-27 at the Wayback Machine. History. Retrieved February 10, 2011.
  4. ↑ Leach, Robin (February 5, 2013). "Rare $1,000 bill on 'Pawn Stars' becomes Old Man's keepsake". Las Vegas Sun. Archived from the original on February 14, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
  5. ↑ Richard 'Old Man' Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' dead at 77

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