A pilot for the National Geographic show Wicked Tuna died in a boating accident.On Sunday night, Charlie Griffin was boating with a friend in the Outer Banks of North Carolina when he went missing.According to the Coast Guard, two boaters who left Virginia Beach were late getting to Wanchese, North Carolina,
where their boat needed repairs on Sunday night at 11 p.m. According to a Coast Guard spokesperson to The Virginian-Pilot, they hadn’t been seen or heard from since 6:15 that night.
Coast Guard members and local first responders found the empty boat on Monday. They went inside and found Griffin and his dog’s bodies.Officials are still looking for the second person who was supposed to be on the trip as of Monday evening.A heartbreaking post on Griffin’s Facebook page, Reels of Fortune, confirmed that he had died.A photo of Griffin smiling and getting some sun was posted with the words, “It is with the deepest sadness that we report that Charlie Griffin and his beloved dog, Leila, have died in a boating accident today.”“Please keep family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.”Griffin started working as an actor in North Carolina in Season 2 of Wicked Tuna and stayed until Season 5.The ongoing reality TV show on National Geographic follows experienced fishermen who make a living by catching huge fish that can be worth tens of thousands of dollars.
At the end of the season, the fisherman who did the best is called the winner, which guarantees them bragging rights for life.The fourth season ended with Griffin winning.Celebrity fans shared their condolences and heartbreak over the terrible news on social media.A fan wrote, “One of my all-time favorite guys.”“Rest easy Griff.”Others said, “This is very sad for all show fans.”“He will forever be one of my favorites.”Some fans shared a heartbreaking picture of Charlie and Leila that they said they met last summer on a boat ride.“Charlie was very knowledgable and friendly, a great captain,” a fan wrote.
Lisa, Leila was a great dog. Familie and friends of him are in our thoughts and prayers.An organization that supports commercial fishermen called NC Watermen United also said that Griffin was “well loved and will be missed by many.”An organization said in a statement, “We will always be grateful for the difference he made in our lives.”
Taylor Swift is teaming up with someone who inspired her as a child: actress Jennifer Lopez
During her electrifying 2013 concert in Los Angeles, Taylor Swift gave her fans a heartfelt throwback to her childhood days as she sang into a hairbrush. While recalling her impromptu solo performances, Taylor playfully introduced what she called her “hairbrush song”, setting up a surprise that sent the audience into a frenzy: the performance of R&B legend Jennifer Lopez.
Together, Taylor and Jennifer delivered a spirited rendition of Lopez’s classic hit “Jenny From The Block”, delighting the audience, who enthusiastically joined in and documented every moment on their phones. The performance quickly became a sensation, racking up over 12 million views on Taylor’s YouTube channel, while fans worldwide enjoyed the joyful collaboration between the two stars.
While this unexpected duet garnered widespread attention, it was just one of many surprises during Taylor’s “The Red Tour” in 2013. During the tour, she welcomed a number of respected artists, including Ellie Goulding, Nelly, Ed Sheeran and Fall Out’s Patrick Stump Boy, each of them brings their unique charm to their spectacular concerts.
Relive the magic of Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez’s unforgettable stage synergy by watching the full video below.
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