November 4th, 2010
05:56 PM ET
'Storm Chaser' remembered with 'Dedication' episodeThere was unexpected news folded into last night’s episode of the Discovery channel reality show, “Storm Chasers.” After watching meteorologist Matt Hughes triumphantly track down a tornado in the fourth episode of the season, viewers learned that Hughes had passed away in Wichita, Kansas, on May 26. According to a statement posted on the network's website, he died "due to an injury unrelated to his chasing activities."
Hughes’ “Storm Chasers” cast mate and fellow meteorologist, Reed Timmer, told CNN that “Matt will be forever missed in Tornado Alley.” Timmer added, “He was a great friend and his passion for storm chasing and meteorology was unmatched by anyone.” The network added, "Our thoughts and prayers are with Matt's family, and we ask fans to kindly respect their privacy. A special memorial fund has been established to benefit Matt's two young sons." To find out more, and to check future listings if you missed last night's episode, head over to the Discovery channel's website.
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Reed Timmer is such a jealous debutante he probabaly cracked this guy in the back of the head with a sledge hammer.
man i just cant belive this to matts family and frends may me rest in peace and may he watch down on us all
What a tragic and sad situation. I've fought with depression most of my life and it's horrible. You can be surrounded by friends and family and still feel like no one understand you or really cares, even if they actually do care. I don't know what was going on with Matt, but I hope his family finds peace in the fact that he brought happiness to a lot of people. You couldn't watch the show and not think he was a genuinely nice guy.
What a sad, tragic loss for his family and all of the viewers who enjoyed his show. His public persona was obviously very different from what really went on his personal life. I have written an article on the less predictable suicides or the "sleepers" here: http://maverickmom.com/wordpress/2010/11/farewell-to-matt-hughes-the-storm-chaser/
Farewell, Matt.
This is very sad indeed, the following is no hoax. After the sad news was displayed on the TV screen last night, one or two regular chasers were looking up into the clouds. Take a look at the last few minutes of this program and look at the clouds, you will see a very good picture of Matt in the clouds. Matt is truly looking back down at us, God bless Matt.
It's sad when someone leading such an exciting and adrenalin charged life, that a lot of us would love to do, dies too early.
We will miss him he wuz so qood to Storm Chasers! iLuv him he is my IDOL!
May the Hughes family be consoled with peace from our loving God. Everyone who watched "Storm Chasers" will miss Matt very much. My heart sank as if I had lost one of my own family members. May God bless you in your time of sorrow.
Kathy, Topeka