Jim Tom Hedrick Dies: ‘Moonshiners’ Star And Master Distiller Was 82

Jim Tom Hedrick Dies: ‘Moonshiners’ Star And Master Distiller Was 82

Marvin “Jim Tom” Hedrick, the colorful master distiller from Discovery’s Moonshiners, passed away this morning, according to his co-stars Eric “Digger” Manes and Mark Ramsey. He was 82. Hedrick was on Moonshiners almost since the show’s inception. He joined the cast for Season 2 in 2012 and remained with the show through Season 6. He […]

Jim Tom Hedrick, star of 'Moonshiners,' dead at 82

Jim Tom Hedrick, a star of the Discovery Channel docudrama "Moonshiners," has died at the age of 82 following a kidney cancer battle, according to reports.

Jim Tom Hedrick, Star of Discovery’s ‘Moonshiners,’ Dies at 82

Jim Tom Hedrick, star of Discovery Channel’s “Moonshiners,” died Sept. 6 of kidney cancer. He was 82. “Jim Tom dedicated much of his life to the art of moonshining, becoming a legend in Appalachia along the way,” Sugarlands Shine Distillery, the moonshine distillery company featured on “Moonshiners,” said in a statement. “Jim Tom’s well-earned reputation as one of the most skilled moonshiners in the South earned him a role on the hit televisio…

'Moonshiners' Star Jim Tom Hedrick Dead at 82

Jim Tom Hedrick of "Moonshiners" has died ... TMZ has confirmed. A family member of JT's tells us he passed away Wednesday morning in Robbinsville, NC -- although the exact circumstances are unclear. What we do know, per the relative, is that JT…

Jim Tom Hedrick, Moonshiners Star, Dead at 82

Longtime 'Moonshiners'star Jim Tom Hedrick has died of kidney cancer

'Moonshiners' Alum Jim Tom Hedrick Dead At 82

Moonshiners alum Jim Tom Hedrick, aka Rye Daddy is dead. The long-time moonshine veteran who loved to tell a great story and sing a song has passed away at the age of 82. Here are the latest details on the death of this beloved Discovery star. Moonshiners Alum Jim Tom Hedrick Has Died On Wednesday, the Mark & Digger Shiners Club Facebook page shared the news. “Prayers for our buddy Jim Tom’s family, he passed this morning! I’m sure he’s catching…