Editor's Pick Manner of Hard Hat Man's death 'undetermined,' and his father has questions TOM LOEWY Apr 5, 2023 Apr 5, 2023 Updated Mar 28, 2024 0 Troy Harrington Sr. is searching for answers in the death of the son who bears his name. TOM LOEWY Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save TOM LOEWY Troy Harrington Sr. is a father with questions. 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