Sheets' Note Cites Cyberbullying
TV Personality Darrell Sheets Dies by Suicide at 67; Note Blames Online Bullying
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The suicide note was found tucked inside a black basket in a bathroom closet near where Sheets was discovered, with handwriting described as shaky and references to Facebook bullying.
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Investigators described an unnamed online bully as extremely uncooperative, claiming the person was not near Arizona and had allegedly threatened Sheets, with the bully denying involvement and refusing to answer further questions.
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Authorities reported Sheets was found dead around 2 a.m. local time on April 22 at his Lake Havasu City home, providing a timeline for the final hours.
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The note was written on the back of a February 20, 2026 document, according to police reports.
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Public statements Sheets made about cyberbullying before his death included posts in March describing being hacked by a very evil person and asserting that bullies were ruining him, reflecting a longstanding concern about online harassment.
Darrell Sheets, the 67-year-old star of A&E's "Storage Wars," died by suicide on April 22, 2026, at his Lake Havasu City, Arizona home. A single gunshot wound to the head was the cause of death, and the autopsy found no drugs in his system, according to USA Today.
Police records reveal Sheets left a handwritten note blaming Facebook bullying for his death. The note read, "I could not take anymore the Facebook bullying," according to Extra TV. Investigators described the handwriting as shaky. The note was found tucked inside a black basket in a bathroom closet near where his body was discovered.
Final Hours: Insomnia, a Gunshot at 2 a.m.
In the days before his death, Sheets struggled with insomnia, police records show. Early on April 22, he woke in the middle of the night. His girlfriend told him to go back to bed. Instead, he stood in the doorway of his office. A single gunshot followed. Authorities found him dead around 2 a.m. local time, according to USA Today.
The suicide note was written on the back of a document dated February 20, 2026, according to police reports cited by Extra TV. Family tensions had also been mounting. Police records describe a recent argument between Sheets and his son. His daughter-in-law had also made allegations of theft against him in the period before his death.
An Online Bully Who Refused to Cooperate
Investigators tracked down a person they believed had been harassing Sheets online. That individual was described as "extremely uncooperative," according to USA Today. The alleged bully claimed to be nowhere near Arizona and denied any involvement. The person refused to answer further questions from police.
Sheets had spoken publicly about online harassment for months before his death. In March 2026, he posted about being "hacked by a very evil person" and wrote that bullies were "ruining him," according to Extra TV. Castmates and his girlfriend had also described years of cyberbullying taking a visible toll on him.
Police Report Shapes the Story After His Death
The Lake Havasu City Police Department released its full incident report, giving the public its clearest look yet at Sheets' final days. USA Today and regional outlets published details from the report, including the timeline of the night he died, the contents of his note, and the account from his girlfriend.
The report also confirmed the autopsy finding of no drugs in Sheets' system, ruling out substance use as a factor. The release of the police file has kept the story in the public eye and renewed debate about the real-world consequences of online harassment, Extra TV reported.
Who Was Darrell Sheets?
Sheets was a regular cast member on "Storage Wars," the A&E reality show that follows buyers who bid on abandoned storage units. He was known on the show as "The Gambler" for his bold bidding style. He appeared on the show for multiple seasons and built a following of fans across social media.
If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day by calling or texting 988. You can also chat at 988lifeline.org.
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