Category: John Schnabel

GOLD RUSH Grandpa John Schnabel passes away at 96

Asa Hawks March 19, 2016 Gold Rush, John Schnabel, Parker Schnabel

We have some very sad news to report for viewers of Gold Rush, as fan favorite Grandpa John Schnabel has died. The warm-hearted, always-smiling grandad of Parker Schnabel reportedly passed away in his sleep last night at the age of 96. Keep reading to watch the memorial video posted by Discovery, and read Parker and brother Payson's loving messages.

GOLD RUSH Happy 96th birthday Grandpa John Schnabel!

Asa Hawks February 11, 2016 Gold Rush, John Schnabel, Parker Schnabel

Today is a very special day as one of our favorite reality TV stars ever, Gold Rush's grandpatriarch John Schnabel, turns 96 years young! The ALWAYS good-natured Grandpa John took the opportunity to answer some fan questions and share some of his wisdom and advice from his more than nine decades.

VIDEO Gold Rush Season 6 preview trailer and premiere date

Asa Hawks September 2, 2015 Gold Rush, John Schnabel, Parker Schnabel, Todd Hoffman, Tony Beets

Christo Doyle, Gold Rush Executive Producer and host of The Dirt, ended months of speculation by taking to Twitter and Periscope to announce the Gold Rush Season 6 premiere dates for the US and the UK! Plus, he revealed a two-minute preview trailer for what looks to be yet another dramatic season chock full of drama, blunders–and, of course, GOLD!

Facebook fans interview Gold Rush’s Grandpa John Schnabel

Asa Hawks December 19, 2014 Gold Rush, John Schnabel, Parker Schnabel

Gold Rush’s Parker Schnabel says Grandpa John Schnabel is cancer free

Asa Hawks November 23, 2014 Cancer, Gold Rush, John Schnabel, Parker Schnabel

GOLD RUSH What Happened to Dakota Fred?

Ruby Turpin March 5, 2012 Christo Doyle, Dakota Fred Hurt, Gold Rush, Jack Hoffman, John Schnabel, Parker Schnabel, Todd Hoffman

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