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- Latest on Rick Harrison’s health and hospital update
- What led to the emergency bypass
- How the family described his recovery
- Rick Harrison’s role on Pawn Stars and the shop’s history
- Personal life: marriage and recent celebrations
- Family matters: Corey Harrison’s accident earlier this year
- Public reaction and fan messages
Rick Harrison of Pawn Stars has left the hospital and is recuperating at home after emergency heart bypass surgery. The reality star’s family says he is resting and on the road to recovery, and fans have flooded social media with well-wishes.
Latest on Rick Harrison’s health and hospital update
Doctors performed an unexpected bypass after Rick arrived for what was meant to be a simpler procedure. A family representative confirmed he was discharged and is now recovering at home.
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Hospital sources and the Harrison family say Rick is “doing great” and resting comfortably. He expressed gratitude for the medical team and the support of close family during the episode.
What led to the emergency bypass
Rick, 61, went in for a less invasive operation. Medical staff discovered that additional intervention was necessary.
- Initial plan: a routine procedure.
- Discovery: conditions requiring a bypass during the same admission.
- Outcome: successful bypass and stable discharge.
How the family described his recovery
The Harrison family spokesperson told reporters the team at the hospital had provided excellent care. They also noted Rick was thankful to have his wife and family close by.
Rick Harrison’s role on Pawn Stars and the shop’s history
Rick is a familiar face on Pawn Stars, the History Channel series that follows the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. The store opened in 1989 and became a TV fixture when the show premiered in 2009.
The shop has been run by members of the Harrison family for decades. Rick originally worked alongside his father, Richard “Old Man” Harrison, before Richard’s retirement in 2017 and passing in 2018.
Show facts fans often ask about
- Series debut: 2009 on the History Channel.
- Current run: airing into its 24th season.
- Main cast: Rick, his son Corey, and Austin “Chumlee” Russell.
Personal life: marriage and recent celebrations
This year Rick married Agripina “Angie” Polushkin. The couple wed in Las Vegas in January at the Little White Chapel. They later held a destination wedding in Cancún.
Polushkin called the beach ceremony a dream come true and praised Rick as loving and supportive on social media following the second ceremony.
Rick’s marriage history at a glance
- Kim Harrison (1982–1985)
- Tracy Harrison (1986–2011)
- DeAnna Burditt (2013–2020)
- Amanda Palmer (2021–2023)
- Agripina “Angie” Polushkin (married 2026)
Family matters: Corey Harrison’s accident earlier this year
Shortly before Rick’s weddings, his son Corey suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash in Mexico. Corey posted that he broke multiple ribs and spent nights in the hospital.
He promised fans he would share details on his own show and apologized that injuries might keep him from attending his father’s wedding.
Public reaction and fan messages
After news of the surgery spread, fans and colleagues sent messages of support across social platforms. Many praised Rick’s resilience and wished him a full recovery.
Fellow cast members and viewers celebrated his release from the hospital. The family’s updates emphasized optimism and appreciation for the medical care received.
