‘Deadliest Catch’ Star Dies After Shock Medical Emergency: Nick Mavar Was 59

The former sailor appeared in nearly 100 episodes of the popular reality series.

Deadliest Catch Former student Nick Mavar died of an “undisclosed medical emergency” on June 13. According to E! News, the former FV Northwestern sailor had no cause of death and an investigation into his death remains open.

Chief Jeffrey Elbie of Bristol Bay told media that Mavar became ill while at the Nanek Shipyard and that authorities took him to Camai Medical Center after a 911 call. observed at the health center after his arrival. Medical personnel attempted to take life-saving measures.

Mavar appeared in 98 episodes of Deadliest Catch between 2005 and 2021, serving on Captain Sig Hansen’s popular ship as a maintenance worker for mechanical equipment. He was forced to leave the show after health issues related to his appendix. The end of his time on Northwestern was not a very happy time and he found himself engaged in a legal battle with Hasen over his departure and medevac.

According to TMZ, Mavar was working in Alaska’s Bristol Bay, captaining his own salmon boat. We will update when more information becomes available on Mavar’s death. Rest in peace.