Todd Meadows’ official death certificate was obtained by TMZ on Monday, April 6. The document reported that he passed away from “drowning with probable hypothermia” and “submersion of body in cold water;” Todd’s death was ruled an accident.
Todd, a 25-year-old Deckhand on the Discovery Channel series “Deadliest Catch,” tragically passed away after falling overboard from a fishing vessel on February 25, 2026. Todd and his crew were crab fishing off the Alaskan coast, 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor, when every fisherman’s worst fear was realized - falling overboard in freezing waters, where hypothermia can set in in just a few minutes.
After Todd had fallen overboard, the Coast Guard and the Arctic District command center received notification from the fishing vessel. Todd was recovered approximately 10 minutes after falling overboard and was found unresponsive. While it has been reported that film crews were aboard the vessel to film the upcoming season of the series, it is unclear whether they were currently filming.
At GLP Attorneys, we extend our deepest and sincerest condolences to Todd Meadows’ loved ones, family, and friends during this incredibly difficult time.
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