William Joseph “Willbilly” Hathaway, 36, called his wife right after the accident on Saturday in Salisbury, MD and told her another driver made a sudden turn in front of him forcing him into a ditch, but that he was OK, Another motorist called police after seeing the car in the ditch, when EMS arrived Hathaway was not breathing. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. MORE STORY: HERE
National Geographic and Pilgrim Media Group were saddened to hear of the unexpected passing of our friend William Hathaway, a Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks cast member. Our sincerest condolences go out to William’s family and friends at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/BGURlX5cQu
— Wicked Tuna (@WickedTuna) December 18, 2018
National Geographic Channel’s ‘Wicked Tuna’ is a reality show about commercial tuna fisherman. July 19th, 2018 another cast member died unexpectedly Nicholas ‘Duffy’ Fudge, he was only 28, no cause of death was released.
#WickedTuna: Outer Banks cast member William 'Willbilly' Hathaway, 36, dies following car crash https://t.co/QHBwCW6LF5 pic.twitter.com/tlZSDcq0kK
— Yahoo Entertainment (@YahooEnt) December 18, 2018
#WickedTuna's William "Willbilly" Hathaway was involved in a fatal car accident and has passed away at the age of 36. https://t.co/Lx9iAbvWSN
— E! News (@enews) December 17, 2018