Reports revealed Fudge 'died unexpectedly' on July 19.
In honor of the late National Geographic Channel star, the show had a moment of silence on Twitter during Sunday evening’s episode.
The reality star's obituary reads, 'After becoming one of the top sport fishermen in the country, he earned a place on the National Geographic reality show Wicked Tuna for multiple seasons. Nick also treasured the environment and he took seriously his responsibility to protect it.'
Fudge would have turned 29 on August 1.
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