Rumors That Chumlee From 'Pawn Stars' Died Are Not True

If you're a fan of The History Channel's hit reality show Pawn Stars, you were probably upset to see recent headlines about fan-favorite character Chumlee's death.

But despite what you may have read about Chumlee suffering a fatal heart attack, or a "marijuana overdose," the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop worker is alive and well. It seems like Chumlee was just another target of those celebrity death hoaxes that spread from person to person on the internet. But the stories made us wonder: what is Chumlee really up to these days?

Chumlee - whose real name is Austin Lee Russell - started working at the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas when he was just 21. He was a childhood friend of store owner Rick Harrison's son Corey. While he was mostly known as the shop's "comic relief," he proved his expertise on subjects like pinball machines and video games.

But while Chumlee's appearance on the show made him a huge star - he continues to sell more merchandise than any other character on the show - fame has taken its toll on Chumlee's personal life.

Last year, his Las Vegas home was raided during a sexual assault investigation. Police found meth, marijuana, and an illegal firearm inside the home, and Chumlee was forced to take a plea deal for possession charges. Thankfully, things have been better for Chumlee this year.

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