CAPTAIN Mark Howard was a star cast member on Below Deck Mediterranean who tragically passed away on October 29, 2021.

At the time of his death, he was only 65 and his cause of death has finally been revealed.

What was Captain Mark Howard's cause of death?

According to TMZ, Captain Howard passed away in Florida at some point towards the end of October.

"Our thoughts and sincerest sympathies are with the family and friends of the respected Captain Mark Howard," Bravo said in a statement.

"As the captain of the first season of Below Deck Med, he will always be remembered for his many contributions and mentorship and will forever remain part of the Bravo family."

Howard's co-star, Tiffany Copeland, also remembered his life at the time, tweeting: "RIP Captain Mark Howard. You were a joy to be around 💕."

On December 13, the medical examiner's report revealed that Howard passed away after suffering from hypertensive cardiovascular disease with chronic alcoholism, a form of natural death.

What did people say about Captain Mark Howard's death?

Fans of Below Deck took to social media to express their grief over Howard's passing.

"Rest in Peace to the first captain Mark Howard on Below Deck Mediterranean," one fan wrote.

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"I am so saddened to hear of Captain Mark Howard’s passing. He was very kind," another penned.

"Noooooo!!! I love Capt. Mark! I wish Bravo had kept him as Captain on #BelowDeck," another posted.

When did Captain Mark Howard appear on Below Deck Mediterranean?

Howard appeared on 13 episodes of the show's first season in 2016.

During the debut of Below Deck Mediterranean, Howard was announced as the captain of the Ionian Princess yacht.

The show was an instant success for Bravo, as a second season was quickly picked up, but there was no sight of Howard when the series returned.

According to his Bravo profile, the Michigan native spent almost 30 years as a yacht captain.

His captain resume includes international experiences ranging from sailing South Pacific to the Mediterranean and Caribbean on private and charter boats.

"Mark also has his pilot license and enjoys flying helicopters as a hobby," his Bravo profile reads.

"His advice to aspiring yachties is to be honest, work hard, and pay attention to senior crew members while never forgetting the golden rule of yachting: 'The guest is always right.'

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