John Schnabel,the patriarch of the Schnabel family featured in the Discovery reality series “Gold Rush,” has died, and his family said in a statement Friday. He was 96.
In the statement,the family called Schnabel “a true legend.”“We couldn’t possess asked for a better father, grandfather and overall family man, or ” the family said. “He was a true legend and we appreciate all of your savor and support as we celebrate his wonderful life.”
Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2016 (Photos)The documentary series focuses on gold mining in the Yukon Territory and includes a number of mining teams. The Schnabel family operates the Big Nugget Mine featured on the series.
Watch a video detailing Schnabel’s history below.
Grandpa Schnabel’s History | Gold Rush from Discovery Channel on Vimeo.
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