Deadliest Catch star Todd Meadows has sadly died at the age of 25. Meadows appeared as a deckhand on the long-running Discovery Channel series.
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Facebook tribute, Captain Rick Shelford confirmed that the Deadliest Catch deckhand had passed away. Meadows reportedly passed away on February 25."February 25, 2026, was the most tragic day in the history of the Aleutian Lady on the Bering Sea," he wrote. "We lost our brother,
Todd Meadows. Todd was the newest member of our crew, he quickly became family. His love for fishing and his strong work ethic earned everyone's respect right away. 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."Shelford focused on the Meadows family and loved ones.
"Todd's love for his children, his family, and his life was evident in everything he did," Shelford added. "He worked hard, loved deeply, and brought joy to those around him. Right now, our hearts are broken in a way that words can't fully express. We ask that you lift Todd's children and family in prayer and keep them in your thoughts as they face the days ahead without him."
'Deadliest Catch' Star Dies
Reportedly, Meadows died after an incident while filming the Deadliest Catch. Exactly what happened is unknown at this time. But it's a tragedy for the cast and crew.
A spokesperson from the Discovery Channel shared a statement after the death.
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Todd Meadows," the statement says. "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."
After his tragic passing, Meadows' family launched a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs and support his three kids.
"We are heartbroken to share the sudden passing of Todd Morgan Meadows, a beloved 25-year-old father, son, brother and friend, who left us far too soon while doing what he loved — crabbing out on Alaskan waters," the fundraiser page reads. "He was a determined dad to three amazing little boys who were his entire world. Everything he did was for them — their smiles, their futures, and the memories they will carry with them."
