Darrell Sheets, the reality television personality known as "The Gambler" on the A&E series Storage Wars, has died at the age of 67. His body was discovered in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, on Wednesday, with authorities treating the death as an apparent suicide.
Co-star speaks out about cyberbullying
René Nezhoda, a fellow cast member on the show, claimed that Sheets had been subjected to intense online harassment in the days leading up to his death. In a social media post, Nezhoda wrote: "Rest in peace Darrell Sheets. Also I know Darrell would want something positive out of this, so he had a guy that [was] really really tormenting him lately. Cyberbullying."
Nezhoda urged the public to show more kindness, stating: "You never know what demons somebody faces and what they go through and what you might push them through. ... It's just not right, guys. Be better."
Police investigation ongoing
The Lake Havasu City Police Department confirmed that they are aware of the cyberbullying allegations and are investigating them as part of their active inquiry into Sheets' death. No further details have been released at this time.
Sheets appeared on 15 seasons of Storage Wars between 2010 and 2023. He had previously suffered a heart attack in 2019 and later retired to Arizona.
Mental health resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing distress or struggling to cope, help is available. In the UK and Ireland, contact Samaritans in confidence on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org. In the US, call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a free, confidential service available 24/7. For other countries, visit www.befrienders.org to find a helpline near you.
