‘Deadliest Catch’
Deckhand Todd Meadows Useless at 25
Revealed
A rookie deckhand on a fishing vessel featured in “Deadliest Catch” is lifeless … and it occurred at sea.
Todd Meadows died Wednesday aboard the Aleutian Girl on the Bering Sea … in line with a Fb publish from “Deadliest Catch” star Captain Rick Shelford.
Our sources say the deckhand died in a fishing-related incident throughout filming, although it is unclear if the cameras caught the incident on tape.
Captain Shelford known as the deadly incident the “most tragic day” on his boat … and he says Todd earned everybody’s respect instantly together with his love for fishing and a powerful work ethic.
He says Todd’s “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.”
Captain Shelford provides … “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.”
Our sources say after Todd’s loss of life, a memo was despatched to “Deadliest Catch” producers informing them concerning the incident and offering sources to assist take care of grieving.
Captain Shelford says … “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.”
He provides … “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.”
In an announcement, a spokesperson for Discovery Channel tells TMZ … “We’re deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Todd Meadows. This can be a devastating loss, and our hearts are together with his family members, his crewmates, and the complete fishing neighborhood throughout this extremely troublesome time.”
Todd was solely 25.
RIP