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Jesse Goins, a miner who appeared on the Discovery reality series Gold Rush: Dave Turin’s Lost Mine, passed away on August 18, 2020, at the age of 60. He was found unconscious on the set of the show in Colorado and later pronounced dead at a hospital. His fans and co-stars mourned his loss and paid tribute to his kind and generous personality. But what was the cause of his death? Here are some facts and details about Jesse Goins’ life and death.
Who Was Jesse Goins?
Jesse Goins was a gold miner and a gold room operator who joined the cast of Gold Rush: Dave Turin’s Lost Mine in 2019. He worked with host Dave Turin in 15 episodes of the show, which follows a group of miners searching for gold in abandoned mines in Arizona and Montana. Jesse was responsible for sorting and cleaning the precious metals in the gold room. He also appeared on the series’ after-show, Gold Rush: The Dirt.
Jesse was born in 1960 and grew up in Oregon. He had a brother, Larry Goins, who shared the news of his death on Facebook. Jesse was married and had two children and several grandchildren. He was a devout Christian who loved his family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles.
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Jesse Goins Cause of Death: How Did Jesse Goins Die?
According to TMZ, who first reported his death, Jesse Goins is believed to have suffered a heart attack while on location for the show. The outlet said that he was found unconscious by a crew member on Tuesday night in Colorado, and a medic who was on site administered CPR.
Emergency medical technicians transported him to the hospital, where he could not be revived. The cause of Goins’ death is currently unknown, though TMZ reported that he suffered a heart attack. However, his brother Larry Goins told Variety that Jesse had a history of heart problems and had undergone a quadruple bypass surgery a few years ago.
He also said that Jesse had been feeling unwell the day before his death and had visited a doctor, who cleared him to work. Larry said that Jesse was happy and excited to be on the show and that he loved his Gold Rush family.
Gold Rush Star Jesse Goins Dead After Possible Heart Attack:
‘Gold Rush’ Star Jesse Goins Dead After Possible Heart Attack On Set https://t.co/SruXH69ht5
— TMZ (@TMZ) August 19, 2020
How Did the Gold Rush Community React to Jesse Goins’ Death?
Jesse Goins’ death shocked and saddened the Gold Rush community, who remembered him as a gentle and caring person. His co-star Nathan Clark shared several photos of Jesse on Twitter and wrote, “I’m truly lost for words right now. We lost the man that I trusted with my future and my kid’s future. Jesse Goins was the kindest soul you could ever have met. Love you brother! Jesse would give up his meal for the man next to him that was not as hungry.”
I’m truly lost for words right now. We lost the man that I trusted with my future and my kid’s future. Jesse Goins was the kindest soul you could ever have met. Love you brother!
Jesse would give up his meal for the man next to him that was not as hungry. #dtlm #goldrush pic.twitter.com/hBkQyKuM4q
— Gold Rush Nathan (@GoldRushNathan) August 19, 2020
A rep for Discovery told PEOPLE, “We are heartbroken to hear this news.” “Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.”
Jesse Goins was a beloved member of the Gold Rush family who touched many lives with his generosity and faith. His fans and co-workers will greatly miss him. May he rest in peace.
