Police have confirmed that Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets left a suicide note blaming Facebook bullies before his death in April 2026. The 67-year-old reality TV personality died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, and newly released police documents reveal a handwritten note was found hidden inside a black basket in a bathroom closet near his body.
Details of the Suicide Note
The note, written in shaky handwriting, reportedly stated: "I could not take anymore the Facebook bulling, f*** you [redacted]." Sheets, who appeared on 163 episodes of Storage Wars between 2010 and 2021, had been experiencing stress, sleepless nights, and family turmoil in the days leading up to his death, according to police reports.
Final Moments and Family Conflict
Sheets' girlfriend told police that the couple had a heated argument over "family drama" following a visit from his son, Brandon Sheets. She said Sheets told her to "go back to bed" just moments before his death and expressed that he did not want to be alone with his son. She described him as "sad as hell" after the confrontation.
Son's Emotional Tribute
Brandon Sheets shared an emotional statement on Instagram following his father's death, saying: "My heart is so broken. I love you, Dad, and I will do my best to live in your honor and respect our family. Let's all continue to build those memories and keep the legacy that is Darrell (The Gambler) Sheets." He also spoke at a memorial service for his late father.
Police Investigation
The Lake Havasu Police Department in Arizona confirmed in a release: "On April 22, 2026, at approximately 0200 hours, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1500 block of Chandler Drive in reference to a reported deceased individual. Upon arrival, officers located a male subject who suffered from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The male was pronounced deceased on scene." The body was turned over to the Mohave County Medical Examiner's office, and the investigation remains active.
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