Celebrity Celebrity Deaths Watch the 'Deadliest Catch' Crew Learn About Nick McGlashan's Death: It's 'a Huge Loss' The fisherman died last December at 33 years old By Dory Jackson Dory Jackson Dory Jackson is a Staff Editor for PEOPLE's TV News team. Upon joining the brand in March 2021, she has had the opportunity to interview a long list of celebrities, from Kate Hudson to Pierce Brosnan to Billy Porter. She has also helped recap popular TV shows like 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' 'Sister Wives' and 'Vanderpump Rules.' The New York-based Maryland native graduated from Randolph-Macon College in May 2016 with a focus on Communication Studies and Journalism. She came to PEOPLE in March 2021 after working at a number of major news companies, including Newsweek and Us Weekly. People Editorial Guidelines Published on June 15, 2021 12:00PM EDT This week's episode of Deadliest Catch will pay tribute to the late Nick McGlashan, who died last December from a drug overdose. The fisherman was 33. In an exclusive sneak peek, one of the crew members announces they just "got the weirdest text" informing them of Nick's death. The news of the "huge loss" sends shockwaves through the cast. "Wow," Captain Johnathan Hillstrand says. "[Just] like that, Nick's gone." "I've got text messages and words going around that Nick McGlashan passed away," Captain Sig Hansen says. "Nick was a part of Summer Bay and pretty much every boat Bill [Wichrowski]'s been running lately. Bill, you know, treated him as family." Sig adds, "I couldn't imagine what he's going through right now, but hopefully Bill will make this season happen, assuming he even comes up at all. I don't know the status and where Bill's head is at." Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Nick McGlashan. Nick Mcglashan/Twitter Remembering the Late Deadliest Catch Stars, from Phil Harris to Blake Painter Nick had been a part of the Discovery Channel series since 2013. "Our deepest sympathy goes out to Nick's loved ones during this difficult time," a spokesperson for the network told PEOPLE after his death. "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." Deadliest Catch airs Tuesdays (8 p.m. ET) on Discovery and is streaming on discovery+. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please contact the SAMHSA substance abuse helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.