Mahlon Reyes
Mahlon Reyes
Reyes’ death at 38 ‘completely shocked’ the family as he did not suffer from any known pre-existing health problems.
He was pronounced dead at a hospital in his hometown of Whitefish, Montana, shortly after suffering a “massive heart attack” on July 25.
Reyes, who last appeared on Deadliest Catch in 2015, was reportedly in the process of recovering from a broken Achilles tendon he suffered while crabbing.
He was planning to return to Alaska for the start of the next fishing season.
To honor his memory, Reyes’ wife revealed that she and her Deadliest Catch crew made plans to spread some of their ashes in the Bering Sea.
Blake Painter
Blake Painter
Before Reyes, ex-Deadliest Catch captain Blake Painter was found dead at his home in Astoria, Oregon, in May 2018.
The authorities never disclosed a specific cause of death to the painter, but TMZ reported that a number of drugs were found near his body, including heroin, methamphetamine and the pain reliever Tramadol.
There were rumors that his death was due to accidental overdose, after the police found no evidence of a crime.
Joe McMahon
Joe McMahon
Joe McMahon, who served as an associate producer on nine episodes of Deadliest Catch in 2013, was shot and killed at age 24 near his parents’ California home in July 2015.
The LA Sheriff’s Office determined that he was killed in a suicide homicide after the alleged sniper was found dead in his car with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Reports at the time suggested that McMahon had gone out to investigate a noise coming from the street when he was shot.
Witnesses reported hearing seven shots followed by the sound of a car driving away.
Later, investigators identified McMahon’s killer as Brandon Rafiepour, 24. They did not say how the pair knew each other.
Tony Lara
Tony Lara
Tony Lara, a former Cornelia Marie captain, died at age 50 after suffering a heart attack while sleeping in Sturgis, South Dakota, in August 2015.
Although he only appeared in six episodes of Deadliest Catch, his death was deeply felt by cast and crew members.
– No conversation was interrupted. No return calls, ‘Lara’s crew said in a statement after his death. ‘When Cornelia Marie needed him, he responded quickly with a’ When ‘and a’ Where ‘.
‘He offered his support and advice. He taught and educated. At the end of the day, Tony made us all a little better.
Justin Tennison
Justin Tennison
Justin Tennison, a Time Bandit sailor, died at the age of 33 in 2011 in a hotel room in Homer, Alaska, just four days after returning from the sea.
His death was considered to result from complications with sleep apnea.
“Justin was tough as a bull and a good hand in every way,” said the ship’s crew in a statement announcing the news.
‘The captains and crew appreciated their hard work and many contributions in the past year. We will miss him very much and wish all the best for his family during this difficult period. ‘
Keith Anderson
Keith Anderson
Keith Anderson, the father of Deadliest Catch star Jake Anderson, disappeared in 2010 and his remains were found two years later in rural Washington state.
His death was considered homicide, but eight years later no one was arrested.
Deadliest Catch cameras captured the moment when Jake Anderson learned that his father had disappeared, providing some of the scariest scenes in the entire series.
After Keith Anderson’s body was recovered, his son spoke openly on the show about how trauma motivated him to be the best fisherman possible.
Phil Harris
Phil Harris
Phil Harris, captain of Cornelia Marie, died at age 53 in 2010 – ten days after suffering a stroke while unloading a crab in Alaska.
Immediately after the stroke, Harris was transported to a hospital in Anchorage, where he underwent surgery and was placed in an induced coma.
Just over a week later, he emerged from a coma and was pronounced dead.
Harris’ son Josh spoke about his father’s death in an interview with People at the time, revealing the comfort his family found in his final days.
“We had a total of nine days to spend a few moments with him,” said Josh. ‘We had our closest people there, and it was incredible.’