Surprisingly Business Minded
He made this decision because he wanted to focus on his merch. It seems like he is not entirely a bumbler no matter how he might seem on the show. He clearly has business sense!
Time To Make A Change
That was not the only change he made in his life. Chumlee also began to show an interest in self-improvement. Only two weeks before the show went on air, his dad passed away after combating pancreatic cancer. He died at the age of 54. Russell was not healthy whatsoever, so he decided to turn his life around for the better by improving his diet and exercise regimen.