Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets dies

The reality TV community is in mourning following the sudden passing of Darrell Sheets.

Sheets, who rose to fame for his high-stakes bids on abandoned storage lockers, had reportedly been struggling with 'cyberbullying' in the days leading up to his death.

His co-stars, including Mary Padian and Brandi Passante, have shared emotional tributes, remembering him as a larger-than-life character who defined the show's early years.

A final photo of Sheets smiling was shared on social media just hours before the tragedy, leaving fans and family searching for answers.