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R.I.P John Schnapel.
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Discovery Channel's beloved 'Grandpa' passed away at age 96.
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Fans of the show Gold Rush know that John was the mining patriarch of the The Gold Nugget Mine clan in Porcupine Creek in Alaska.
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The show recently wrapped up their 6th season, in which John was a continuous source of advice and support for his grandson, Parker.
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In a statement to
People Magazine, the star's family said, "We couldn’t have asked for a better father, grandfather and overall family man.
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"He was a true legend and we appreciate all of your love and support as we celebrate his wonderful life,” the statement concluded.
Photo credit: Discovery Channel
josh-schnabel-dead-gold-rush
Photo credit: Discovery Channel
josh-schnabel-dead-gold-rush
Discovery Channel's beloved 'Grandpa' passed away at age 96.
Photo credit: Discovery Channel
josh-schnabel-dead-gold-rush
Fans of the show Gold Rush know that John was the mining patriarch of the The Gold Nugget Mine clan in Porcupine Creek in Alaska.
Photo credit: Discovery Channel
josh-schnabel-dead-gold-rush
The show recently wrapped up their 6th season, in which John was a continuous source of advice and support for his grandson, Parker.
Photo credit: Discovery Channel
josh-schnabel-dead-gold-rush
In a statement to
People Magazine, the star's family said, "We couldn’t have asked for a better father, grandfather and overall family man.
Photo credit: Discovery Channel
josh-schnabel-dead-gold-rush
"He was a true legend and we appreciate all of your love and support as we celebrate his wonderful life,” the statement concluded.
Photo credit: Discovery Channel
