Deadliest Catch
star Nick Mavar has tragically passed away. The former deckhand was 59.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Police Chief Elbie of the Bristol Bay Borough Police Department in Alaska said they have confirmed the passing of Nick Mavar Jr. on June 13th, 2024.
The statement continued, The Bristol Bay police department received a call for a medical emergency at a boatyard in Naknek. Medics responded and transported Nick Mavar Jr. to Camai medical center where they attempted life-saving measures.
Mr. Mavar was later pronounced deceased, and next of kin has been notified. The Bristol Bay Borough Police Department noted that it is still waiting to speak to witnesses that were present.
Mysterious Medical Emergency
There aren’t any details available at this time about the nature of the medical emergency Mavar suffered from in Alaska.
Longtime Presence on Deadliest Catch
From 2005 to 2021, Mavar served as a deckhand on the F/V Northwestern, featuring in 98 episodes of the popular Discovery Channel show. He also made appearances on spin-off shows such as Deadliest Catch: Siberian Winter and Deadliest Catch: The Bait.
Health Scare and Lawsuit
In 2020, Mavar decided to leave the Discovery Channel show because of a health scare involving a ruptured appendix while aboard the Northwestern, which was seen in his final episodes. There was also drama that formed after Mavar’s health scare. According to Deadline, he sued Sig Hansen and the owners of F/V Northwestern and alleged there wasn’t a proper health care plan for him to get medical treatment during the coronavirus pandemic.
A Family Connection
Nick was also the uncle of captain Jake Anderson. On “Deadliest Catch,” Mavar was often seen helping his nephew through his alcohol and drug addiction problems.
In 2021, Anderson shared a tribute to Mavar, thanking him for his help throughout their time on the show:
I love you uncle Nick Mavar you are the embodiment of fisherman. Thank you for pulling me out of the mire so many years ago.
The passing of Nick Mavar marks a significant loss for fans of Deadliest Catch, who remember him not just as a skilled fisherman but as an integral part of the series’ emotional core.
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