Nick McGlashan’s death could be related to drug use, according to police officers present at the scene in a hotel room in Nashville.
The 33-year-old Deadliest Catch star was reportedly found unanswered in a Holiday Inn room on Sunday and died that night.
Nick, whose real name is Bruce, is believed to have traveled from his home in Seattle to meet an unknown friend in Nashville.
The Sun reported that his Discovery Channel castmates said he was “in a great mood” in the days before the trip,
The father of two had spoken openly about his battle with alcohol and drug addiction for several years and sources said he may have “slipped” before his death.
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Police were reported to have responded to an appeal “in relation to a man who was found unanswered by a friend in one of the hotel rooms” at 12:30 pm.
In a statement released by police in Nashville, they said: “The individual, Bruce McGlashon, 33, was killed on arrival by paramedics and police [sic].
“Death is not classified at the moment, pending a report of the results of the autopsy of the Office of the Medical Examiner.
“The evidence indicated the possibility of drug involvement. The toxicological test is part of the autopsy process ”.
A friend of Nick’s told The Sun that his death was a “tragedy” and that it is “all very difficult now” as there is “a lot of drama surrounding his death”.
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Deadliest Catch star Clayton Gore told The Sun that Nick was “in a great mood” and was looking forward to filming the new reality show season.
Clayton added, “I believe he was going out with a friend, that’s what he told me the night he was flying out of Seattle. I heard that there is an investigation.”
Nick was “the light in the dark for people,” according to Clayton, in revealing that Nick would help others stay sober.
Cast member Landon Cheney also told The Sun that he is “completely shaken now” after hearing the news.
He said his last words, just days before Nick’s death, were “I love you, brother”.
Landon said it gave them “an unparalleled bond” and that Nick had “introduced me to sober life four years ago”.
Landon continued: “He has been fighting ever since, but at his high points during that time, he helped a lot of people.
“He loved to help others and teach them to be a better version of themselves when he was doing well.”
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