Gold Rush: White Water Star Dakota Fred Hurt Dies at 80

Dakota Fred Hurt, the reality TV star who was known for his work on the Discovery Channel show Gold Rush: White Water, has died. He was 80 years old.

Hurt's family announced his death on his Facebook page on Tuesday. They said that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer in March and had been in hospice care since then.

Hurt was born in Texas in 1942 and grew up in Alaska. He began his career as a construction worker before moving into the mining industry. He was a pioneer in the use of hydraulic mining in Alaska, and he was known for his expertise in finding and extracting gold from difficult terrain.

Hurt began appearing on Gold Rush in 2011. He was a regular cast member on the show until 2017 when he left to focus on his own show, Gold Rush: White Water. The show followed Hurt and his son, Dustin Hurt, as they mined for gold in the treacherous waters of the Yukon River.

Hurt was a larger-than-life personality who was known for his sense of humour and his love of adventure. He was a popular figure among fans of Gold Rush, and his death is a major loss to the reality TV community.

You must know:

• Hurt was a two-time Emmy nominee for his work on Gold Rush.
• He was also a recipient of the Governor's Award for Excellence in Mining from the State of Alaska.
• Hurt is survived by his wife, Lorrayne, and their two sons, Dustin and Jesse.

Hurt's death is a reminder of the harsh realities of life in the mining industry. It is also a reminder of the importance of family and friends during difficult times. Our thoughts and prayers are with Hurt's family and friends during this difficult time.