After becoming sober, he used his platform as an advocate for those hoping to get clean. Nick McGlashan was born in Alaska and began crabbing on the Bering Sea when he was 13, following in the footsteps of a great uncle and two aunts, including one who was lost at sea while crabbing.ĭuring the 13th season of “Deadliest Catch,” McGlashan entered rehab after struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.”Ī representative for the medical examiner’s office in Tennessee’s Davidson County was unable to provide any information. “He also had a sharp sense of humor even in the most difficult conditions. Nick came from a long line of crabbers and was known for his great depth of knowledge,” the “Deadliest Catch” network Discovery said in a statement. “Our deepest sympathy goes out to Nick’s loved ones during this difficult time. Please hold your loved ones tight,” she wrote.Īlso Read: Mahlon Reyes, 'Deadliest Catch' Deckhand, Dies at 38 This is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to go through. His sister Lydia also posted on Twitter on Sunday about the news of his passing. McGlashan died on Sunday in Nashville, TMZ reported, but no cause of death was given. McGlashan appeared on 78 episodes of the Discovery documentary series spread out across seven years, beginning with an appearance working on the Cape Caution before graduating to deck boss on the Summer Bay. Nick McGlashan, a seventh-generation fisherman who was a regular on Discovery’s “Deadliest Catch,” has died, his family told TMZ.
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