Deadliest Catch star, the ship’s deckhand Todd Meadows, died on February 25 at age 25. Meadows died due to a fishing-related incident, according to a GoFundMe started by his family. Meadows, “left us far too soon while doing what he loved—crabbing out on Alaskan waters” the GoFundMe read. Sources tell TMZ the reality star’s death occurred while filming for the show. Captain Rick Shelford called it “the most tragic day in the history of the Aleutian Lady” in a Facebook post that announced the deckhand’s death. “Todd will forever be part of this boat, this crew, and this brotherhood. Though we lost him far too soon, his legacy will live on through his children and in every memory we carry of him,” the statement said. Meadows was the newest crew member aboard the crabbing vessel featured on the Deadliest Catch, which follows crabbers as they set off on their dangerous profession of fishing off the Bering Sea.Meadows is survived by his children’s mother, Kennady Harvey, and three sons. “Not only were you my children’s father but you were my best friend,” Harvey posted on Facebook. Meadows’ family has started a GoFundMe to “help ease the financial burden in the months ahead” that includes expenses for the late 25-year-old’s funeral.
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