Justin Tennison, one of the crew members aboard the fishing vessel Time Bandit in the Discovery Channel series 'Deadliest Catch', has died. He was 33.
The Associated Press reports that Tennison was found dead in a Homer, Alaska hotel room.
The results of an autopsy have yet to be released.
The Wrap.com reports that Andy Hillstrand, co-captain of the Time Bandit, wrote on his Facebook page: "It is with great sadness that the Time Bandit family announces the death of crew member, Justin Tennison. Justin died peacefully in his sleep the night of February 21, 2011...
"He worked on the Time Bandit, alongside his second cousin, Eddie Uwekoolani, Jr., serving as engineer during the tendering seasons, and joined the Time Bandit crew as a deckhand fishing the Red King 2010 and Opilio 2011 seasons."
Hillstrand described his late colleague as "tough as a bull and... an all-around good hand".
He added: "We will miss him terribly and wish his family all the best during this most difficult time... Justin is survived by a son, daughter, sister, father and grandparents."
Last year 'Deadliest Catch' star Captain Phil Harris died after suffering a stroke.
In a statement, the Discovery Channel said: "Discovery Channel is saddened by the passing of Time Bandit crew member Justin Tennison. We send our sympathies to his entire family and fellow crew members during this most difficult time."
