An autopsy on late Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets has revealed that he had no traces of drugs in his system when he tragically took his own life last month. The reality star was found dead on April 22 at the age of 67 at his Lake Havasu City, Arizona residence. The Lake Havasu City Police Department reported that his death resulted from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Toxicology Results and Medical Findings
A toxicology analysis on Sheets came back negative for cocaine, fentanyl, benzodiazepines, and all other narcotic substances, according to Us Weekly, which reviewed the findings from the Mohave County Medical Examiner's Office. Officials also stated that the ink from Sheets' tattoos, which included a checkered flag, a joker, a female figure, and the number 58, had no impact on his health. Examiners described his body as that of a well-developed, well-nourished adult male and officially ruled his death a suicide.
Cyberbullying Investigation
Police are continuing to investigate cyberbullying claims in connection with Sheets' death. The late TV personality had posted on Facebook indicating he had trouble with a cyberbully stalker in the months before his passing. Lake Havasu City Police Department Sergeant Kyle Ridgeway confirmed to Page Six that investigators have incorporated these allegations into their probe.
Son's Tribute
Earlier this month, Sheets' son Brandon posted images of his late father enjoying time with loved ones on what would have been his 68th birthday. In an emotional Instagram post on May 13, Brandon wrote, 'Happy Birthday @darrellgambler thank you for raising me to be the man I am today. Wish that I could spend just one more day with you ... I love you dad and Happy Birthday 5/13/1958 to 4/22/2026.' He added the ZZ Top song Just Got Paid to the post.
In a previous Instagram Stories post, Brandon shared a clip from a prior birthday celebration for his father, saying, 'I know it's early but I always called the night before… Happy Birthday Big-D.' Brandon earlier this month expressed his heartbreak over his father's death and vowed to continue living in a way that would have made him proud. He wrote, 'I love you Dad and I will do my best to live in your honor and respect our Family. Let's all continue to build those memories and keep the legacy that is "Darrell (The Gambler) Sheets."'
Brandon acknowledged that he could not answer everyone's questions or concerns at that time, adding, 'I think we all just need time to process and remember all the good that my Father was and will continue to be through my Son and I. The love we all have for this man and all his kindness is only a small portion of who he truly is.'
Support from Co-Stars
Storage Wars co-star Brandi Passante sent kind sentiments to Brandon, writing, 'I'm truly so sorry for the incredibly painful loss that you and your family have to endure ... sending you love and hugs from afar.' Brandon also posted a series of family pictures on May 2, writing, 'Missing you hard today Dad.'
Background
According to the Lake Havasu City Police Department, Sheets' body was transported to the Mohave County Medical Examiner's Office pending further investigation. In the weeks before his death, Sheets said he had been dealing with a cyberbully stalker who had tried to steal his identity. Sheets appeared on a total of 163 episodes of Storage Wars on A&E from 2010 to 2023. A bio on the show's website touted his business skills, stating, 'Boasting a big game, Darrell is quick to tell you about the four Picassos and the world's most lucrative comic book collection that he has scored through storage auctions.'
Sheets had suffered a heart attack in 2019 and ran a shop called Havasu Show Me Your Junk in Arizona in subsequent years. He had been candid about his past battle with depression, calling it 'the Devil's way of attacking us in a powerful' June 2018 Instagram post. He wrote, 'It knows no mercy, it takes our smiles it comes and goes, it ruins our relationships, it takes away our happiness, it leads to suicide in some cases, it destroys all thoughts of positivity, it is a 24/7 battle and allows no rest for the suffering. It's a very real deal.' He advised his followers, 'So please next time someone tells you they have Depression, be kind and know that they spend every minute they have breathing, suffering!!!'
If you or someone you know needs help, please call or text the confidential 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the US on 988. There is also an online chat available at 988lifeline.org.
