GREENLAND, N.H. (WHDH) – Nicholas “Duffy” Fudge, who starred on the reality show ‘Wicked Tuna,’ died unexpectedly last week.
Born in Topsfield, Fudge, 28, was the first mate on Captain Tyler McLaughlin’s fishing vessel, Pinwheel, on the National Geographic Channel television show.
He died Thursday, July 19, according to his obituary.
Fudge grew up in Greenland, N.H. and graduated from Portsmouth High School. He enjoyed fishing, hockey, lacrosse, skiing, snowboarding, and surfing.
.@NatGeoChannel and @Pilgrim_Studios were saddened to learn that Wicked Tuna cast member Nicholas “Duffy” Fudge passed away this week. Duffy was the first mate on Captain Tyler McLaughlin’s fishing vessel, Pinwheel. We join his family and friends in mourning his untimely loss. pic.twitter.com/Cw8Q8JKQHn
— Wicked Tuna (@WickedTuna) July 23, 2018