Searxng/Todd Meadows Celebrity Tragic loss of Deadliest Catch crew member Todd Meadows at 25. Captain Rick Shelford pays tribute to the devoted father and beloved fisherman. March 8, 2026 AceShowbiz - Todd Meadows, one of the newest cast members of the Discovery Channel series Deadliest Catch, has tragically passed away at the age of 25. The heartbreaking news was shared publicly by Captain Rick Shelford, who paid tribute to the young crew member on his social media account, expressing deep sorrow over the loss.