'Deadliest Catch' Star Todd Meadows' Cause of Death Revealed After Tragic Accident
Todd Meadows‘ cause of death has been revealed.
The reality TV star was a member of the Deadliest Crew cast and worked as a deckhand aboard the Aleutian Lady.
He sadly passed away at the age of 25 on February 25, Captain Rick Shelford revealed.
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Now, we know that he died from “drowning with probable hypothermia” and “submersion of body in cold water,” according to a death certificate obtained by TMZ.
His place and time of death is listed as 5:15 PM on February 25 in an “accident” aboard the Aluetian [sic] Lady crab vessel in the Bering Sea, per the outlet.
He fell overboard, and was unresponsive when crew members recovered his body about ten minutes later, per reports.
Todd reportedly died while in the middle of filming the Discovery Channel show’s upcoming 22nd season. They were reportedly at the end of the production schedule when the incident happened, according to Deadline.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Todd Meadows,” a spokesperson for the network said in a statement at the time. “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.”
Find out what the U.S. Coast Guard said at the time of his death.
Our thoughts are with Todd Meadows’ loved ones at this difficult time. We have sadly lost many stars in 2026. RIP.