What happened to Deadliest Catch’s Todd Kochutin?
TODD Kochutin was one of the stars of the long-running series Deadliest Catch.
He became the latest Deadliest Catch member to die after passing away on February 26, 2021, at the age of 30.
What happened to Deadliest Catch’s Todd Kochutin?
Deadliest Catch fans were shocked to learn of Kochutin’s death in April 2022, seeing as he had died over a year prior.
At this time, details surrounding the circumstances of his death are still vague, but we know it came after he sustained injuries while on board the F/V Patricia Lee.
In footage that was released by Discovery UK, fans were able to get an idea of what happened to the television personality.
In the clip, crew members learned that one of their own needed medical attention, and Captain Sig Hansen later revealed that someone might have been crushed by a crab pot, which can weigh up to 800 pounds, according to PEOPLE.
Hansen called the incident a “scary, scary thought.”
While onboard, the medic said that the injured party- who was later identified as Kochutin- was in a “lot of pain.”
Was Todd Kochutin married?
Kochutin was a devoted fisherman who often spent his summers and winters catching crabs and fish.
To him, the Bering Sea was a “very special place,” according to his obituary.
He ultimately died doing what he loved but didn’t appear to have any immediate family members at the time of his passing.
His obituary states that he was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and sister and it made no mention of a wife or child.
However, he will be remembered by Deadliest Catch fans as well as “his numerous cousins and extended family.”
Who else has died from Deadliest Catch?
Since the show premiered in 2005, several stars have died.
To date, eight former cast members have passed away, including Kochutin.
The other stars are:
- Phil Harris
- Justin Tennison
- Joe McMahon
- Tony Lara
- Blake Painter
- Mahlon Reyes
- Nick McGlashan
Captain Jake Anderson’s dad, Keith Anderson, also died.
He was reported missing in January 2010 and his remains were then found in June 2012, according to KOMO News, but at this time, it is unclear what his cause of death was.