Famous for “Wicked Tuna,” Charlie “Griff” Griffin passed away on the Outer Banks following the disappearance of his boat on Sunday night close to Oregon Inlet. He was not alone; someone was still missing on Monday night.
Charlie Griff Griffin cause of death
Captain Charlie “Griff” Griffin, a cast member of Outer Banks, passed earlier this week following an unrelated shipwreck.
On his official Facebook profile, his death was also verified, along with the information that his dog, Leila, perished in the collision.
Charlie Griff Griffin obituary information
His obituary information is not available. Charlie, who fished alongside his only child, Jake, on Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks seasons two through five, was the captain of the fishing boat Reels of Fortune. Everyone knew Charlie as a passionate fisherman with a huge heart.
Social media pages on the Outer Banks were overflowing with memories and tributes to Griffin by late Monday afternoon.