A tragic entry on Griffin’s Facebook page, Reels of Fortune, verified his passing.

Posted with the caption, “It is with the deepest sadness that we report that Charlie Griffin and his beloved dog, Leila, have died in a boating accident today,” a photo of Griffin beaming and soaking some sun appeared.

Keep family and friends in your thoughts and prayers, please.

Starting in Season 2 of Wicked Tuna, Griffin worked as an actor in North Carolina until Season 5.

The continuing reality television series on National Geographic tracks seasoned anglers who earn a living by catching large fish worth tens of thousands of dollars.

The news of Charlie Griffin’s tragic death has left fans of the reality TV show Wicked Tuna devastated. Griffin, a beloved star of the show, was known for his passion for fishing and his charismatic personality. His untimely passing in a boating accident