Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets dead aged 67 following cyberbullying claims

Reality TV star Darrell Sheets, best known for his role on Storage Wars, has died aged 67.

According to reports citing the Lake Havasu City Police Department, officers were called to a residence in Arizona on April 22, where they found Sheets’ body.

In a statement shared by TODAY, police said Sheets had taken his own life.

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Sheets rose to fame on Storage Wars, a reality series in which participants bid on storage units without knowing what’s inside.

Nicknamed “The Gambler”, he appeared on the popular US show from 2010 to 2023, often alongside his son, Brandon.

“We are saddened by the passing of a beloved member of our Storage Wars family, Darrell ‘The Gambler’ Sheets,” a spokesperson for US network A&E said in a statement to People magazine.

“Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”

Storage Wars stars (L-R) Barry Weiss, Laura Dotson, Dan Dotson, Brandon Sheets and Darrell Sheets in 2012. Credit: FilmMagic/Paul Archuleta

His co-star René Nezhoda paid tribute on social media, writing: “RIP Darrell Sheets! Our prayers are with you and your family. It’s been an honor to share the stage with you the last 15 years.”

In a video accompanying the post, Nezhoda addressed rumours the pair “hated each other” due to their on-screen rivalry.

“Deep down, me and Darrell were friends. We talked every now and then,” he said.

Nezhoda also raised concerns about alleged cyberbullying Sheets had experienced prior to his death.

“He had a guy really, really tormenting him lately,” Nezhoda said.

“Darrell has been posting a lot about the guy that’s been cyberbullying him and tormenting him, and I really hope [law enforcement] look into that guy and it’s just not a pass.”

Sergeant Kyle Ridgway told Entertainment Weekly: “The Lake Havasu City Police Department [of Arizona] is aware of the cyberbullying accusations and it is a part of the current active investigation.”

“Guys, just because you watch us on television doesn’t mean you know us,” Nezhoda added in the video.

“It doesn’t mean you know what we’re about. Also, it doesn’t entitle you to bully somebody … you shouldn’t cyberbully at all.”

Police said Sheets’ family has been notified and the case remains under active investigation.

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