Long Time Deckhand Succumbs To Heart Attack

Nick Mavar, Deadliest Catch Star, Dies at 59

Long-time Deckhand Succumbs to Heart Attack

A Tragic Loss for the Fishing Community

Nick Mavar, a longtime deckhand on the popular Discovery Channel series Deadliest Catch, has passed away at the age of 59. Mavar, who appeared in 17 seasons of the show, died of a heart attack while working in Alaska. Mavar's death comes just a few months after his fellow deckhand, Mahlon Reyes, also died of a heart attack. Mavar and Reyes were both highly respected members of the Bering Sea fishing community, and their untimely deaths have left a deep void. Mavar began his career as a commercial salmon fisherman and was known for his tenacity and resourcefulness. He joined the Deadliest Catch crew in 2006 and quickly became a fan favorite. Mavar's nephew, Jake Anderson, told a local newspaper that his uncle had a heart attack while working on a fishing boat. "He was doing what he loved," Anderson said. "He was a fisherman through and through." Mavar's death is a tragic reminder of the dangers faced by fishermen every day. Despite the risks, Mavar and his fellow deckhands continued to work the treacherous waters of the Bering Sea, providing a valuable food source for the rest of the world.