Jesse Goins (1960–2020), miner featured in “Gold Rush”

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Jesse Goins was a miner featured in the Discovery reality series, “Gold Rush: Dave Turin’s Lost Mine.”

• Died: August 18, 2020 (Who else died on August 18?)
• Details of death: Died in Colorado at the age of 60.
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Searching for gold

Now in its 10^th season, “Gold Rush” follows modern-day gold miners as they work mines in the U.S. and Canada. “Dave Turin’s Lost Mine” is a spinoff of the original reality series that debuted in 2019, with miners working in Arizona and Montana. Goins worked with host Turin in 15 episodes of the show, working as a gold miner and a gold room operator.

Tributes to Jesse Goins

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

— Nathan Clark Gold Rush: Dave Turin's Lost Mine (@GoldRushNathan) August 19, 2020

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Very sorry to hear about the passing of Jesse Goins. It was a pleasure getting to know him this past season of #TheDirt. Great guy that made the most of his life. RIP Jesse. https://t.co/EdpcOChqo0

— Christo Doyle (@ChristoDoyle) August 19, 2020

Full obituary: Variety