McGlashan was 33 years old.
No cause of death or other information has been reported, and his death is currently under investigation.
Discovery, the home network of its series, released a statement to CNN.
“Our deepest sympathy is addressed to Nick’s loved ones at this difficult time,” the statement said. “Nick came from a long line of crabs and was known for his deep knowledge. He also had a harsh sense of humor even in the most difficult conditions. He will deeply miss everyone who knew him.”
The show recounts the lives of crews working on fishing vessels in the Bering Sea.
Born in Alaska to a veteran commercial fisherman, McGlashan began working on a boat at the age of 13.
“It was named after his great uncle Nick McGlashan, who worked on the first boat that was rumored to be a pioneer in the American crab industry, F / V Deep Sea, built in 1947,” the bio reads. “Two of Nick’s aunts were also crabs; one was lost at sea when the boat sank in 1986.”
McGlashan worked as a bridgehead at “Deadliest Catch” and has appeared in the series since 2013.
McGlashan wrote that he abused alcohol, heroin and methamphetamine, overdosing three times before entering treatment in September 2016 and became sober.
“My life went very fast from the villains of the Bering Sea to the lively darling. Hidden from me was the passion I had for life,” he wrote. winner “.
McGlashan was kicked out of the boat for a period of season 13 to cope with his addiction.
“Although he has had ups and downs, Nick has fought endlessly to stay sober and embrace a new sober lifestyle and is now so committed to his recovery that he inspires others in their own right,” according to his bio Discovery Go.