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Rick Harrison of ‘Pawn Stars’ reportedly undergoes emergency bypass surgery
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dorothy Sedovic , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· September 5, 2026
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Key points Harrison is 61 years old and a well-known figure from the show "Pawn Stars". A medical procedure for Rick Harrison took an unexpected turn.
A medical procedure for Rick Harrison took an unexpected turn. He is now recovering from bypass surgery. Harrison's family says he initially went to the hospital for a less complex operation, but doctors decided a bypass was necessary.
Harrison is 61 years old and a well-known figure from the show "Pawn Stars". His family has confirmed that he is expected to recover fully. He is currently resting in the hospital, where his wife and family are with him.
Further details about Harrison's condition are available from his family's spokesperson, who has been providing updates on his recovery and expressing gratitude for the medical care he has received.
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Published: September 5, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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