Todd Meadows, Latest “The Deadliest Catch” Deckhand, died February 25 while fishing off the coast of Alaska. He was 25 years old that year.

Capt. Rick Shelford called Meadows’ death “the most tragic day in the history” of his ship, the Aleutian Lady, in a statement shared on social media.

The exact circumstances of his death are unclear.

“The Deadliest Catch” star Todd Meadows died at sea on February 25. He was 25 years old that year. (Todd Meadows/Facebook)

“Todd is the newest member of our team and he has quickly become part of our family,” Shelford wrote online. “His love of fishing and strong work ethic immediately earned everyone’s respect.”

“His smile was contagious and his laughter from the cheers on the wheelhouse stairs or on deck will be something we will carry with us forever.”

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Shelford continued, “Todd’s love for children, family and life was evident in everything he did. He worked hard, loved deeply, and brought joy to those around him. Right now, our hearts are broken in ways that words cannot fully express.”

The captain asked followers to pray for the late fisherman’s children and family “and to keep them in your hearts as they face the days ahead without him.”

“Todd will always be a part of this ship, this crew and this brotherhood,” Shelford added. “While we lost him far too soon, his legacy will live on through his children and every memory we have of him. Rest easy, brother, until we meet again.”

Captain Rick Shelford confirmed Meadows’ death on social media. (Discover)

A crowdfunding campaign launched to support Meadows’ children noted that the angler died “while doing what he loved – crabbing in Alaskan waters.”

“He was a devoted father to his three amazing little boys who were his world,” the campaign said. “Everything he did was for them – their smiles, their futures, and the memories they would carry with them.”

Todd Meadows died while building the Aleutian Lady. (Discover)

A representative for the Discovery Channel show also confirmed Meadows’ death in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.

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“We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Todd Meadows. This is a devastating loss and our thoughts are with his loved ones, his crew and the entire fishing community during this extremely difficult time.”

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