Austin Lee "Chumlee" Russell is a cast member of the reality television show Pawn Stars, which depicts day-to-day business at the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas where he works. He has had some legal issues over the years, including being arrested in 2016 after his apartment was searched during a sexual assault investigation. The police found drugs and guns in his home, many of which were unregistered, and he ultimately had to surrender the firearms. He was ordered to stay clean and follow other rules until 2019. Chumlee was able to keep himself out of trouble, and the charges against him were eventually downgraded to misdemeanors, which remained on his public record.

As of April 2023, Chumlee is alive and well. He has been keeping a low profile since his legal troubles and has been focusing on his personal and professional endeavors. He owns a novelty candy store called Chumlees Candy On The Blvd, which opened in 2017. He has also lost a significant amount of weight, revealing a 160-pound weight loss in 2021. Despite his limited television appearances on Pawn Stars over the years, he remains a popular figure on the show and has a large fan base in many countries.