Deadliest Catch star Todd Meadows’ cause of death revealed amid his mother’s pleas for network to not air footage
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Key Points:
- Todd Meadows, a 25-year-old star of Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, died on February 25 after falling overboard while filming on the Aleutian Lady fishing boat in Alaskan waters; his death was ruled an accidental drowning with probable hypothermia.
- Todd’s mother, Angela, has requested that Discovery Channel not air any footage of the accident or profit from his death, emphasizing that no parent would want such footage broadcasted.
- The U.S. Coast Guard found Meadows unresponsive about 10 minutes after the fall and was unable to revive him; an investigation into the incident was initiated to determine the cause and corrective actions.
- Captain Rick Shelford and Discovery Channel both expressed deep sorrow over Todd’s passing, highlighting his strong work ethic, love for his family, and impact on the crew.
- Filming for the 22nd season of Deadliest Catch concluded shortly after Todd’s death, with the vessel being the last still at sea; the premiere date for the new season has not yet been announced.
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