Nick Mavar, who was once a deckhand on the F/V Northwestern from ‘Deadliest Catch’, passed away at the age of 59 after a medical emergency. The ex-Discovery Channel star died Thursday afternoon in Naknek, Alaska.
Details On The Incident
The Police Chief of Bristol Bay Borough Police Department confirmed the tragic news. Although law enforcement refrained from elaborating on the nature of the medical emergency, they assured that Nick’s family has been notified.
According to the personal injury lawsuit, he experienced a “delay in competent and adequate examination, testing, and diagnosis” during the coronavirus pandemic.
From Deckhand To Legal Battles
Mavar appeared in 98 episodes on ‘Deadliest Catch’ from 2005 to 2021, serving as a deckhand responsible for maintaining the Northwestern. One of his last episodes chronicled a health scare involving his appendix, eventually leading to legal action. He sued Captain Sig Hansen for alleged negligence in providing timely medical help during the pandemic.
During this legal battle, Mavar claimed that his ruptured appendix had a tumor attached which he wasn’t aware of. In defense, Hansen pointed to the production company as being responsible.
Captaining His Own Vessel
Despite stepping away from television, Mavar continued working in Alaska. He captained his own salmon boat and was known for his relentless spirit and dedication to fishing.
A Health Scare And Its Aftermath
Mavar’s wife Heather Sullivan shared with TMZ that he had suffered a heart attack in Whitefish, Montana. Though initially surviving, he never regained consciousness and was taken off life support following his hospitalization.
A Legacy Remembered
Mavar’s contribution to ‘Deadliest Catch’ and the fishing community will not be forgotten. His adventurous spirit, captured on screen and carried into his later years, left an indelible mark. Rest In Peace, Nick Mavar.
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