Todd Meadows, known for his role as Deckhand on Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch,” died on February 25, 2026 following a tragic incident at sea while he and his crew were crab fishing off Alaska’s coast on the Bering Sea. Todd was only 25 years old.
TMZ reports that a film crew was aboard the vessel at the time. It is not known whether cameras were rolling when the incident occurred.
At Injury at Sea, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Todd Meadows’ family and friends.
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