Jim Tom Hedrick, a popular former star of the Discovery Channel reality series Moonshiners, has died at age 82.
Hedrick died on Wednesday morning in Robbinsville, North Carolina, according to a family member.
Who was Jim Tom Hedrick?
Jim Tom Hedrick is a prominent TV star and moonshiner
Born Jim Marvin Hedrick on the 25th December 1940, in Robbinsville, North Caroline USA, details about his early life remain unknown,
since he has quite successfully hidden all the most important details, including the names of his parents and whether he has any siblings.
He started working at an early age, and held several jobs before he ventured into moonshining.
He began his moonshining career at 15 and has held other jobs such as a plumber, electrician, and ham radio operator.
He became a part of the Discovery Channel series “Moonshiners” and has his own product, ‘100 Proof Unaged Rye’.
His net worth is estimated to be $200,000 as of early 2019.
Little is known about Jim Tom Hedrick’s personal life, including whether he is married or has children.
Jim Tom Hedrick cause of death
Jim Tom Hedrick died on Wednesday morning in Robbinsville, North Carolina, according to a family member.
The cause of Hedrick’s death isn’t yet known, but he had been suffering from kidney cancer recently, a family member told TMZ.
Jim Tom Hedrick had reportedly been living in a nursing home in the final year of his life.
A post from a cousin of Hedrick’s posted to the Facebook page of fellow Moonshiners stars Mark and Dugger revealed that he was ‘comfortable and resting with no pain right now,’ as of a few days before his death.
Jim Tom dedicated much of his life to the art of moonshining, becoming a legend in Appalachia along the way,’ read an Instagram statement from Sugarlands Distilling Co.
‘Jim Tom’s well-earned reputation as one of the most skilled moonshiners in the South earned him a role on the hit television program Moonshiners, where his colorful personality endeared Jim Tom to the hearts of millions.’
Sugarlands president and founder Ned Vickers added: ‘Jim Tom was one of the first veteran moonshiners to truly embrace Sugarlands when we opened our doors.
‘Gaining the stamp of approval from Jim Tom was instrumental in shaping the authenticity of Sugarlands, and we’re forever indebted to his support and friendship,’ he wrote.
They said he gave them his ‘stamp of approval,’ which helped to considerably legitimize their business.
In photos posted to Facebook announcing his death, Hedrick was seen shirtless in a hospital bed while receiving visitors at his nursing home.
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