Rick’s Favorite Appraisers Who Actually Died
Not everyone left the shop alive. Take “Danny the Gun Guy”, aka Danny Maldonado. He wasn’t a main cast member, but he was a recurring firearms expert who could spot a Civil War musket from a water gun. He died in a car accident in 2018, leaving behind a legacy of “that’s a rare Parker shotgun.” His death hit hard because he was the only guy on the show who didn’t try to sell you a fake sword.
What Happened to the Old Man on 'Pawn Stars'? Details of His Death
Then there’s “Megan the Gold Buyer”, who isn’t dead but left the show. I know, I know—mixed signals. But for the record, she’s alive and running a jewelry store in Colorado. Whew.
The Curious Case of the “Ghosts” on Set
One surprising fact: the show has seen more death off-camera than on. The shop’s security guard once had a heart attack during a filming break. He survived, but barely. And let’s not forget the infamous “Rose Bowl” episode where a 100-year-old woman died two days after pawning her late husband’s collection. Talk about bad timing—she didn’t get the final price, but her ghost probably still argues with Rick.
