Tony Lara who appeared on the Discovery show 'Deadliest Catch' has died. He passed away in his sleep Saturday in Sturgis, South Dakota. Lara was only 50 years old.

Family and friends shared their condolences on social media.


The cause of Lara's death is unknown. Authorities are hoping an autopsy will shed light on how Lara died.

Lara took over the helm of the Cornelia Marie, after captain Phil Harris died from a massive stroke in 2010.


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