Captain Charlie ‘Griff’ Griffin of National Geographic’s Wicked Tuna has sadly died this March. The late fisherman rose to fame on Wicked Tuna: Outerbanks season 2 which first aired in 2015. Charlie appeared in seasons 2-5. The Captain lost his life in a boating accident unrelated to the Outer Banks spin-off show.
Griff last appeared on the National Geographic show in 2018 as a full-time cast member. The Wicked Tuna star continued fishing outside the show. He died at sea in a boating accident on the Outer Banks, North Carolina, reports PEOPLE.
Wicked Tuna’s Griff dies
Many Wicked Tuna fans will recall seeing Charlie ‘Griff’ Griffin in his element on the reality TV show.
Veteran tuna fisherman Charlie operated the Reels of Fortune boat alongside his son, Jake Griffin, and their dog, Renegade, was often on board, too.
Sadly, Griff lost his life on Monday, March 4 in a boating incident.
Griff’s boat ‘capsized’
Outer Banks Voice states the “US Coast Guard received a report of an overdue vessel traveling from Virginia to Wanchese, NC.”
The report adds: “…the body of Charles Griffin Jr (Charlie Griffin) of Wanchese, NC and his dog (deceased) were recovered onshore near the same. The vessel appears to have capsized somewhere near Oregon Inlet.”
Griff was reportedly traveling with another person on board the boat who “officers are still searching for.”
Both he and his dog, Leila, lost their lives.
It is with the deepest sadness we report that Charlie Griffin and his beloved dog, Leila, have passed away in a boating…
Posted by Reels Of Fortune Wicked Tuna on Monday, March 4, 2024
Tributes pour for Wicked Tuna star
Taking to the Reels of Fortune Wicked Tuna Facebook page, many people paid tribute to Griff.
Fans commented their condolences on the post, with one writing: “The man, the legend and his beloved dog! RIP Charlie, calm seas and fair winds my friend!!”
Another said: “Rest easy Captain,” and more wrote: “RIP Griff.”
More commented how they are “devastated” by the tragic news, and others said: “My prayers are with his loved ones!”
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