Deadliest Catch star Mahlon Reyes died of a cocaine overdose, an inquest has heard.
The reality star died at the age of 38 on July 27 of last year, with his cause of death listed as cocaine intoxication by Flathead County Sheriff and Coroner Brian Heino.
Mahlon rose to fame as one of the deckhands on the popular Discovery Channel reality show Deadliest Catch, which sees fishermen experience extreme dangers in the Bering Sea.
In July, he suffered a heart attack, and was subsequently put on life support but failed to regain consciousness.
Mahlon’s ashes were to be scattered in the Bering Sea by his co-stars – fellow deckhands – from Deadliest Catch.
Mahlon’s cause of death was confirmed as a cocaine overdose (Image: TWITTER)
Coroner Heino told TMZ his death had been ruled as accidental.
His wife Heather Sullivan also added the young reality star had no known existing health conditions, leaving the family blindsided by his death.
At the time of his death, Mahlon’s family released a statement paying tribute to the late star, adding he was surrounded by his loved ones in his final days.
It read: “On Sunday night our family together made the hardest choice we’ve ever made and that was to remove him from life support.
The reality star died at the age of 38 on July 27 of last year (Image: TWITTER)
“Mahlon’s body was tired and had put up an amazing fight. He was the strongest guy we knew.
“He was surrounded by so much love.”
Five months later, on December 28, his co-star Nick Glashan died at the age of 33.
Discovery Channel paid tribute to the late star, saying: “Our deepest sympathy goes out to Nick’s loved ones during this difficult time.
“Nick came from a long line of crabbers and was known for his great depth of knowledge. He also had a sharp sense of humor even in the most difficult conditions.
“He will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
