Photo:‘Dakota’ Fred Hurt/ Facebook
‘Dakota’ Fred Hurt/ Facebook
Reflecting on the passion he had for his career that rose to new heights after appearing inGold Rush’sdebut season, his family added, “If you feel inclined to donate on Fred’s behalf, please consider donating to the Mike Rowe Works Foundation in Fred’s honor. Having worked in skilled labor for the majority of his career, Fred was passionate about teaching others these valuable skills.”
His colleagues remembered him as someone who had a “joy for life and adventure,“in a tributeshared on the series' Instagram page.
“TheGold Rushfamily is deeply saddened to learn of Fred Hurt’s passing,” the post read. “His joy for life and adventure was contagious. We share our heartfelt condolences with his family, friends, and all who loved him.”
His stage 4 brain cancer diagnosis was first shared through apress release in Marchthat stated he had stepped into the world of film production as co-owner of Thrill of the Hunt Entertainment LLC and had plans to work on several film projects along with his work in gold mining. The release added that Hurt remained in good spirits and that a “range of options for possible treatment” was being developed.
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A statement from Hurt was also shared in the release, which read, “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.”
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Hurt became a television staple after appearing on multiple spinoffs of the hit series, includingGold Rush: South AmericaandGold Rush: The Legend of Porcupine Creek.He landed his own spinoff alongside his son Dustin through 2018’sGold Rush: White Water. The series aired itsseason finale in June.
source: people.com
