Fans searching for “Who passed away in Maine Cabin Masters in 2026?” may be relieved to know this first: as of May 27, 2026, there is no confirmed report that any of the main current cast members — Chase Morrill, Ashley Morrill-Eldridge, Ryan Eldridge, Matt “Dixie” Dix, or Jared “Jedi” Baker — has died. The official Maine Cabin Masters site still lists Chase, Ashley, Ryan, Dixie, and Jedi under “Meet The Masters,” and a May 2026 TV Insiderinterview also describes Chase, Ashley, Ryan, Dixie, and Jedi as the core Season 13 group.
But the show’s extended family has faced several real losses over the years. Some were relatives who shaped the crew’s story, some were recurring personalities fans loved, and one was Ashley and Ryan’s beloved dog, Gus, who became a fan favorite in his own right. Here are the confirmed losses connected to Maine Cabin Masters, listed from oldest to newest.
Eric Morrill — Chase and Ashley’s Father, Died in 2014
The first major loss connected to the heart of Maine Cabin Masters came before the show became a national hit. Eric A. Morrill, the father of Chase Morrill and Ashley Morrill-Eldridge, died on July 27, 2014, in Wayne, Maine, after a battle with cancer. His obituary described him as a creative, talented man who spent years building, renovating houses, creating furniture, making metal sculptures, and working on projects around Maine.
Eric was not a regular television cast member, but his influence is all over the show. Chase and Ashley’s love for old Maine camps, practical craftsmanship, and preserving family spaces clearly traces back to the world he helped build around them. His obituary also named Peggy, Ashley, Ryan Eldridge, Chase, Sarah, and the Morrill grandchildren among his surviving family, which makes his connection to the show deeply personal.
In many ways, Maine Cabin Masters feels like a continuation of Eric’s values: save what matters, fix what can be fixed, and treat old places like they still have stories left to tell.
William “Wild Bill” Davenport — Beloved Recurring Personality, Died in 2023
The next confirmed loss fans often ask about is William Forrest Davenport, better known to viewers as “Wild Bill.”His obituary was published in April 2023, and it remembered him as the crew’s friend “Wild Bill,” with a celebration planned at The Woodshed in Manchester, Maine.
Wild Bill was not one of the main five cast members, but he became one of those unforgettable side personalities who made the show feel more local, more real, and more Maine. Fans remembered his humor, his friendship with Ashley and Ryan, and the way the crew treated him with affection and respect. Several guest-book messages specifically mention watching him on Maine Cabin Masters, missing him on the show, and seeing a Season 9 dedication or tribute to him.
A 2024 Central Maine report also identified William Forrest Davenport as “Wild Bill” from the popular television show Maine Cabin Masters and noted that he had died the previous year.
Gus “Gussy” Eldridge — Ashley and Ryan’s Beloved Dog, Died in 2024
For many viewers, one of the saddest Maine Cabin Masters losses was not a human cast member but Ashley and Ryan’s beloved dog, Gus, also known as Gussy Eldridge. The official Maine Cabin Masters announcement said Gus passed away at home on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, surrounded by his “mom, dad, and fur siblings.”
Gus had been around the team from the beginning, and fans loved seeing him appear as Ashley’s loyal shadow. The Kennebec Cabin Company tribute described him as “the best boy,” while Maine Cabin Masters posts and fan reactions remembered him as a beloved part of the cast, crew, and fan community.
That is why his death hit viewers so hard. Gus was not just a background pet. He had become part of the emotional comfort of the show — the dog wandering through work sites, sticking close to Ashley, and reminding fans that Maine Cabin Masters was never just about lumber and cabins. It was about family, home, and the little companions who make those spaces feel complete.
Ginna Dix — Matt “Dixie” Dix’s Wife, Died in 2025
The most recent major confirmed loss connected to the Maine Cabin Masters family was Ginna Dix, wife of cast member Matt “Dixie” Dix. The show announced that Ginna died unexpectedly on February 1, 2025, at age 48. PEOPLE reported that the official Maine Cabin Masters Instagram called her a huge part of the show’s family and asked fans to give the team privacy during that difficult time.
Ginna’s obituary, as reported by PEOPLE and TV Insider, said she died at Maine Medical Center in Portland with family by her side. A public cause of death was not provided. She had worked in nursing, later earning a master’s degree from Purdue University in 2018 and becoming a nurse practitioner.
Her death also led some fans to wonder whether Dixie had left Maine Cabin Masters. A 2026 Distractify report noted that viewers had questioned Dixie’s absence from some episodes, but there was no public statement that he had left the show; the article suggested he may simply have needed time after Ginna’s death.
So, Who Passed Away in Maine Cabin Masters in 2026?
The accurate answer is: no main Maine Cabin Masters cast member has been confirmed dead in 2026. The confirmed losses connected to the show are Eric Morrill in 2014, Wild Bill Davenport in 2023, Gus Eldridge in 2024, and Ginna Dix in 2025.
Rumors about Lance Gatcomb from Maine Cabin Masters passing away appear to be just that — rumors. I found no credible obituary, official show announcement, or reliable report confirming his death. Lance actually stepped away from the show after the early seasons, with reporting noting that he mentioned wanting to focus on raising his young son, and his exit was never treated as a death or tragedy on the series. Since leaving TV, Lance has kept a very low public profile, but available reports say he has continued living privately in Maine and working in building/construction rather than chasing reality-TV fame.
