Jul. 12 2023, Published 9:Fifty four a.m. ET
Fans of Gold Rush and its many spin-offs are in mourning following news that "Dakota" Fred Hurt, one of the stars of Gold Rush: White Water, died on July 11, 2023. The gold miner, who hailed from North Dakota in the beginning, used to be a part of the Gold Rush universe for greater than a decade. Many fans want to know what took place to Fred prior to his loss of life.
Fred had recently taken some day without work from the display, however his son Dustin is still a significant a part of White Water, and is anticipated to continue to be a significant phase transferring ahead.
Just a couple of months in the past, the scoop broke that Fred had been identified with stage 4 brain most cancers. The information was a shock to Fred when he came upon. Thrill of the Hunt Entertainment, LLC, which Fred co-owned, launched a press liberate pronouncing the news, pronouncing that Fred was once "hit with a bolt from the blue upon hearing the diagnosis."
At the time, Fred stated that he remained in excellent spirits, and his docs had been coming up with a number of probabilities for treatment.
"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," he stated at the time.
Fred stepped away from the show following the prognosis, and have been scuffling with his cancer out of the general public eye.
Fred in the long run misplaced his fight with cancer, as a post on his legitimate Facebook web page made clear.
"'Dakota' Fred Hurt passed away this morning surrounded by family," the submit learn. "He fought courageously in his battle against cancer. Fred touched many lives and was loved and supported by many. 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," the post endured.
The publish additionally famous that the request for donations to the root was the one donation request to come from Fred's family.
After 80 years, the comments beneath the Facebook put up made it clear that Dakota Fred had touched various other folks.
"RIP Fred! You’re an incredible example! I’m Thankful to have gotten to know and respect you throughout the Gold Rush series. Many Fans, I’m one too!," one particular person wrote.
"RIP Fred I’ve followed you from the inception of Gold Rush. Dustin and family my heart is with you, keep digging for that gold, our prayers are with you," another added.
It's unclear what Fred's loss of life would possibly imply for the way forward for White Water, but Dustin and the rest of Fred's circle of relatives will most likely take some time clear of the highlight to mourn Fred's death within the months ahead.
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