Todd Meadows, 'Deadliest Catch' star dies during fishing expedition
By Anna Kaufman
Published on March 3, 2026.
Todd Meadows, a deckhand on the Discovery Channel's reality series "Deadliest Catch," has died at the age of 25 during a fishing expedition. Rick Shelford, the captain of the Aleutian Lady, confirmed the death on social media. She praised Meadows' love for fishing and work ethic, and pledged that his legacy will live on through his children and family. A GoFundMe to support Meadows' three sons has raised over $26,000.
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