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“Deadliest Catch” Star Has Passed Away

Heartbreaking news to report today as a “Deadliest Catch” star has been found dead. TMZ is reporting Blake Painter, 38, was found deceased on Friday in his home in Oregon….

“Deadliest Catch” Star Has Passed Away

Heartbreaking news to report today as a "Deadliest Catch" star has been found dead.

TMZ is reporting Blake Painter, 38, was found deceased on Friday in his home in Oregon.

Painter appeared in Season 2 and 3 of "Deadliest Catch."

A call came in to the local police department that same day from one of Painter's friends.

The friend told authorities he had not heard from Painter in a few days.

When police arrived at the home, they determined Painter had passed away a few days earlier.

Authorities noted that there was prescription medication and other substances found inside the home.

It is not known at this time if those substances played a role in his death.

Autopsy and toxicology tests are pending.

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