Marvin “Jim Tom” Hedrick, who starred in Discovery‘s distillery-themed actuality present Moonshiners for 5 seasons, died of kidney most cancers at age 82, in accordance with TMZ.

Based on a supply near the outlet, Hedrick had been on dialysis for months and had been in a nursing dwelling for the final 12 months.

Moonshiners launched in 2012, and it follows the lives of people who produce unlawful moonshine within the Appalachian mountains. Hedrick joined the solid in Season 2 and remained with the present for 5 years, by way of Season 6. Jim Tom was one of many veteran moonshiners within the space for Sugarlands Distilling Co., which embraced them when it opened their doorways.

“Jim Tom’s well-earned repute as one of the vital expert moonshiners within the South earned him a task on the hit tv program Moonshiners, the place his colourful character endeared [him] to… thousands and thousands,” Sugarlands Distilling Co sassist in an announcement on-line. “Jim Tom touched the lives of numerous people and was particularly desirous to cross alongside his lifetime of moonshining data to a brand new technology of distillers, making certain the craft would endure.”

“Jim Tom was one of many first veteran moonshiners to actually embrace Sugarlands after we opened our doorways,” added Sugarlands president and founder Ned Vickers. “Gaining the stamp of approval from Jim Tom was instrumental in shaping the authenticity of Sugarlands, and we’re perpetually indebted to his assist and friendship.”

Shine in Peace perpetually Jim Tom 🙏🔥#moonshinersforever #jimtom pic.twitter.com/SCy6fEsMGX

— Moonshiner Tim Smith (@TimSmithSpirits) September 6, 2023

Co-star Tim Smith tweeted, “shine in peace perpetually Jim Tom,” alongside a screenshot of his tribute on Fb. Try the tweet above.

Jim Tom was identified for his quirky character, colloquial speech, knack for storytelling, and making home made alcohol out in nature. Try an instance of his character beneath.