Gold Rush White Water star Dakota Fred Hurt is battling stage 4 brain cancer.
His entertainment company Thrill of the Hunt Entertainment LLC confirmed the news, and said the 80-year-old reality star is assessing all possible treatment options.
Fred is said to be in “good spirits” despite the blow.
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In a statement, the star told worried fans: “I’ve lived a full 80 years of an interesting life. If I emerge from this dark diagnosis, I’ll have another adventure to share with you folks.”
Fred rose to fame on reality TV show Gold Rush White Water, searching for gold as he was followed by a camera crew. His most recent adventure took place in Alaska.
Fred is also the co-owner of Thrill of the Hunt, and currently involved in a range of filming projects.
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Worried fans reached out via Facebook to wish Fred the best, with one writing: “I am so sad to read this! My husband always watches Discovery & I saw an episode many years ago of Gold Rush, I adored you & continued to watch religiously because of you!
“My thoughts, prayers & love are with you on this journey. Enjoy what time you have & make any memories you can! My best friend just passed from lung/brain cancer 3 weeks ago.”
Someone else wrote a lengthy – and poignant – tribute to Fred, penning: “Fred I’ve been a fan for a long time. I’m not going to be like many and say false things like ‘you’ll beat this’.
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“I know from patients I work with that people who say that cause a diagnosed person to feel very lonely since you know the reality of your diagnosis.
“Let me instead say I hope you receive top notch end of life care, love, support and empathy from all who you love and who love you. Your life has been lived with meaning, adventure, inspiration and creativity.
“My hope for you is that you feel all the amplitude of the meaningful life you have lived.
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“May your death be a noble one, a peaceful one, and may your last experiences be surrounded by love and family and the joy of knowing your fans are going to miss you. Travel well good and kind adventurer.”
Another Gold Rush fan echoed: “So sorry to hear that Fred. I am praying that you can beat it. You are a fighter and have always been hard working. I love watching your shows and was sad when you stepped down last season.”
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