Darrell Sheets’ ‘Storage Wars’ Co-Star Reveals What Happened Before Tragedy

For years, viewers knew Darrell Sheets as the swaggering risk-taker of Storage Wars—the bidder who walked into auctions like he expected to win and often did. On screen, he was loud, fearless, and larger than life, the kind of reality TV presence built for memorable lines and big reveals. But the story that has emerged after his death is far more painful and far more human. Darrell Sheets, 67, was found dead at his home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, on April 22. Police have said he appeared to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and the investigation remains active. Authorities have also said they are aware of allegations of cyberbullying and are looking into them as part of that .