In 2009 “Pawn Stars” premiered on the History Channel featuring Richard “Old Man” Harrison, his son Rick and grandson Corey, breaking the network’s audience records at the time.Īlthough the show’s concept was appealing and items shown in it fascinated audiences interested on America’s history, the show was ‘lacking something’ in Chumlee’s words. In the search of a fitting, established family business ideal for their idea, they found The Gold and Silver Pawn Shop.įor years Rick Harrison had been trying to produce a series featuring his shop, so he enthusiastically accepted the proposal made by Gaines and Montgomery. In 2008 producers Colby Gaines and Brent Montgomery visited Las Vegas, and struck by local pawn shops aesthetic and eclecticism, both producers considered creating a show centered in one of those shops, thinking it would be successful. Although Harrison only counted a capital of $5,000 to fund his business, it quickly became a local success, as an increasing number of customers with valuable items to pawn or sell visited the shop. The Gold and Silver Pawn Shop was founded in 1989 by Richard Harrison and his son Rick. Although his main occupation was testing and loading objects, his knowledge of history and passion for sneakers and video games led Chumlee to specialize in the pop culture’s collectible items, valuating shop’s objects in these categories. Career Pawn ShopĪlready acquainted with business’ work dynamic, Chumlee became an employee of The Gold and Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas when he was 21 years old. #chumlee #positivequote #sunnyday #energy #goodenergy #sunset #positiveenergy #healthythoughts #positive #pawnstars #motivation #positivethinking #positivemind #witcherystyle #positivity #darkselfiechallenge #positivevibesonly #love #positivequotes #quotes #inspiration #instagood #flowers #happythoughts #positivevibes #hope #AYF702 #photography #goodvibes #2020willbeouryearĪ post shared by Chumlee on at 10:28am PDTĪs a result of his close friendship with Corey Harrison, in his youth Chumlee spent countless hours in his friend’s family owned business- The Gold and Silver Pawn Shop – and steadily learned about the business of antique objects and jewelry, even if just pawned. “He was my hero, he was my idle… RIP Chumlee.You could have everything you want, if you can put your heart and soul into everything you do. “That fat retard died from pawn stars died – this is bad” – anonymous Tweet Although the recent weight loss had been an inspiration to many fans across the country, many will now be left with the empty memory of the man that was – and then was less – and then died. “Rapid weight loss can be harmful to your health when mixed with meth,” according to doctor Jonathon Livingston of Seattle Washington. His low ambitions drove him to become the shows most popular character. A Detroit native who moved the Las Vegas at the age of 21 to pursue his life long goal of being pawned. He became more-a-less an indentured servant who lived in the spare close in the warehouse of the pawn shop.Many people don’t realize the person behind the camera – who was Austin Russell. Chumlee came to fame in the 2nd season when he arrived at the pawn show and ultimately pawned himself for a small collection of tennis shoes and a pack of non-rare baseball cards from the 1980s.  Chumlee was well known on the show for his well below average IQ, slow wit, and meaningless camera time. News of Chumlees death has hit home with many fans of the hit reality show and many have voiced their opinions via social media outlets such as facebook, twitter, and snap chat. Many fans were shocked since Chumlee recently lost nearly 70 pounds in the last year through a healthy diet, exercise, and meth. History Channel’s “Pawn Stars” actor Austin Russell, also known as Chumlee has died from an apparent heart attack sources confirmed to Global Weekly News.
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