Sheets rose to fame on Storage Wars,<\/a> a reality series in which participants bid on storage units without knowing what\u2019s inside.<\/p>\n Nicknamed \u201cThe Gambler\u201d, he appeared on the popular US show from 2010 to 2023, often alongside his son, Brandon.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are saddened by the passing of a beloved member of our Storage Wars family, Darrell \u2018The Gambler\u2019 Sheets,\u201d a spokesperson for US network A&E said in a statement to People magazine.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cOur thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n His co-star Ren\u00e9 Nezhoda paid tribute on social media, writing: \u201cRIP Darrell Sheets! Our prayers are with you and your family. It\u2019s been an honor to share the stage with you the last 15 years.\u201d<\/p>\n In a video accompanying the post, Nezhoda addressed rumours the pair \u201chated each other\u201d due to their on-screen rivalry.<\/p>\n \u201cDeep down, me and Darrell were friends. We talked every now and then,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Nezhoda also raised concerns about alleged cyberbullying Sheets had experienced prior to his death.<\/p>\n \u201cHe had a guy really, really tormenting him lately,\u201d Nezhoda said.<\/p>\n \u201cDarrell has been posting a lot about the guy that\u2019s been cyberbullying him and tormenting him, and I really hope [law enforcement] look into that guy and it\u2019s just not a pass.\u201d<\/p>\n Sergeant Kyle Ridgway told Entertainment Weekly:<\/a> \u201cThe Lake Havasu City Police Department [of Arizona] is aware of the cyberbullying accusations and it is a part of the current active investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cGuys, just because you watch us on television doesn\u2019t mean you know us,\u201d Nezhoda added in the video.<\/p>\n \u201cIt doesn\u2019t mean you know what we\u2019re about. Also, it doesn\u2019t entitle you to bully somebody … you shouldn\u2019t cyberbully at all.\u201d<\/p>\n Police said Sheets\u2019 family has been notified and the case remains under active investigation.<\/p>\n If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.<\/p>\n For further information about depression contact beyondblue on 1300 224 636 or talk to your GP, local health professional or someone you trust.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Veteran radio host James Valentine dies aged 64 after health battle<\/p>\n 2 min read<\/p>\n![\"Storage](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/42afceb3fb6b9c22a09aa53f05ed1e6a33bd0e80.jpg\")
Storage Wars stars (L-R) Barry Weiss, Laura Dotson, Dan Dotson, Brandon Sheets and Darrell Sheets in 2012. Credit: FilmMagic\/Paul Archuleta<\/p>\n