Storage Wars icon dies after suffering 'self-inflicted gunshot wound'
(Warning: Distressing content) Just awful news
www.express.co.ukI don’t have live access to trusted sources right now, but here’s what appears to be the latest reported information:
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Recent reports (April 2026) indicate Darrell Sheets, known from Storage Wars, has died at age 67 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. This has been widely circulated by multiple outlets, with initial details pointing to authorities responding to a residence call and confirming death at the scene. Note that these reports are breaking and should be treated as developing; official confirmations from local authorities or family statements are best for final facts. [reported by multiple outlets in 2026: see headlines such as Mirror and Express coverage]
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Prior reporting in 2019–2023 covered health events including a mild heart attack in 2019 and subsequent health updates, with Sheets continuing to be active in the storage auction scene and running a business in Arizona. These past health notes are often cited to contextualize his career and ongoing activities rather than as current status updates. [historical health and career context commonly cited in entertainment outlets]
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