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Todd Meadows - who worked as a deckhand on the fishing vessel featured on reality show Deadliest Catch - has passed away at 25.
The star of the Discovery Channel reality show Captain Rick Shelford made the sad announcement on his Facebook page on Monday morning.
Meadows had passed away aboard the Aleutian Lady on the Bearing Sea on Wednesday in what Captain Shelford has called 'the most tragic day in the history' of the vessel. He was a father to three boys.
A representative for the Discovery Channel provided a statement to Daily Mail over Meadows' death which read: 'We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Todd Meadows.
'This is a devastating loss, and our hearts are with his loved ones, his crewmates, and the entire fishing community during this incredibly difficult time.'
The reality star revealed that Meadows was the newest member of the crew and quickly became family through his strong work ethic earning the respect of everyone on the team quickly.
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Todd Meadows - who worked as a deckhand on the fishing vessel featured on reality show Deadliest Catch - has passed away at 25
Captain Shelford continued his tribute by writing: 'His smile was contagious, and the sound of his laughter coming up the wheelhouse stairs or over the deck hailer is something we will carry with us always.
'Todd’s love for his children, his family, and his life was evident in everything he did. He worked hard, loved deeply, and brought joy to those around him.'
Meadows had passed away in a fishing-related incident during filming as it remains unclear if cameras had caught the incident on tape according to sources for TMZ on Monday
A GoFundMe - organized by Paige Knutson - has been set up to help ease the financial burden put on his family
'As the family navigates this heartbreaking time, we are raising funds to help support his three boys, assist with funeral expenses, and help ease the financial burden in the months ahead. Any donation, no matter the size, will go directly toward honoring his life and ensuring his boys are cared for in the way he would have wanted.'
