On June 13, 2024, Deadliest Catch alum and former Northwestern deckhand Nick Mavar died of natural causes in Naknek, AK, Bristol. His tragic death reminds us of commercial fishermen who head out into the Bering Sea during crab season. They regularly put their lives on the line to do the most dangerous job amid stormy and impulsive waters off the coast of Alaska.
First premiered in 2005, the Deadliest Catch reality show trails crab fisherman’s high risks of their work during the fishing seasons. Discovery Channel’s audience absolutely loves it. Wretchedly, many cast and crew members of the show have passed away over the year due to work-related accidents, health issues, or addiction issues.
Deadliest Catch cast
The following is a concise list of the Deadliest Catch cast who have been a part and parcel of Discovery Channels’ ultimate commercial fishing series. This list includes:
The Northwestern crew: Captain Sig Hansen, Clark Pederson (Greenhorn), Karl Rasmussen (Greenhorn), Mandy (Hansen) Pederson (Captain-in-training), Matt Bradley (Deckhand), Nick Mavar (Deckhand), and Norman Hansen (Engineer/Deckhand)
The Wizard crew: Captain Keith Colburn, Freddy Maugatai (Deckhand), Gary Soper (First Mate), Monte “Mouse” Colburn (Relief Captain), Pascual Ganuelas (Deckhand), Roger Schlosstein (Deckhand), Todd Gateman (Greenhorn), and Tyler Gateman (Deckhand)
The Saga crew: Captain Jake Anderson, Cameron Meyer (Deckhand), Jack Bunnell (Engineer), James Jones (Deckhand), Robert McNeese (Deckhand), and Sean Dunlop (Deck Boss)
Deadliest Catch Deaths
Since the first release of Deadliest Catch, Discovery audiences have been missing some of the cast and crew members who left this world for different reasons. Look at the concise list of the Deadliest Catch Deaths to know who will be always missed.
Captain Phil Harris — The fan-favorite Harries passed away in 2010. He suffered a massive stroke. He was 53 years old when he left the world.
Tony Lara — The former captain of the Cornelia Marie was 50 years old at the time of his death. He suffered a massive heart attack in 2015 when he was sleeping.
Blake Painter — Blake was the captain of the F/V Maverick. He appeared on Deadliest Catch in 2006. He was found dead in his own home at the age of 38.
Justin Tennison — The 33-year-old Tennison was found dead in his hotel room in Alaska. He had returned from the seas four days ago. According to an autopsy, the cause of Justin’s death was determined to be difficulties from sleep apnea.
Nick Mavar — The 59-year-old deckhand on the fishing vessel Northwestern died after suffering a medical emergency at a boatyard in Naknek. He died of natural causes. He departed the Deadliest Catch series after his appendix ruptured onboard in December 2020.
Mahlon Reyes — Mahlon Reyes’ death was announced in July 2020. The cause of his death was acute cocaine intoxication. Reyes was 38 years old at the time of his death.
Nick McGlashan — Nick was 33 years old when his body was discovered in a Nashville hotel room. He died from an overdose in December 2020. He left behind two kids.
Ross Jones — The popular Deadliest Catch star passed away in June 2022. He has a young son from a relationship with his partner, Chloe.
The crew of the Eagle III — The Eagle III appeared on Deadliest Catch: Dungeon Cove. It sank and resulted in the killing of Blaine Steinmetz, Josh Paulus, and Danny Matlock in 2016.
Todd Kochutin — Kochutin was a member of the F/V Patricia Lee crew. He died in February 2021 after being crashed into a crab pot onboard the vessel. He was 30 years old at the time of his death.
to be continued…