Tom Oar is an inspiring personality who finds joy in nature in today’s materialistic world. He was born in 1943 in Illinois and got the major spotlight from the show ‘Mountain Men’. From his early childhood, he was always passionate about exploring and always looked up to his father, who also taught him horse riding skills. Details about Tom Oar’s Fake obituary and what caused his death rumors.
The fan-favorite Mountain Men cast has also mastered a variety of traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, woodworking, hunting, and many more. Oar is the oldest cast member of ‘Mountain Men’ and has been there in the show since 2012 along with his wife Nancy Oar.
He and his wife, Nancy, live in the isolated Yaak Valley of Montana, where they rely on fishing, hunting, and their self-sufficiency skills to survive.
Tom Oar is 81years old and Alive as of 2024
Because Oar is the eldest member of the ‘Mountain Men’, enjoys challenges, and normally lives in a remote location, fans are often concerned about his safety. With his age, surviving the long winter in the river valley can be challenging as wilderness can be unforgiving at times. Also, since the beginning of the winter, nothing from the couple was heard or seen.
Due to these reasons, fans became extremely worried, and the rumors regarding his death started spreading.
But the couple just announced that they are safe and alive through their Facebook post where they were seen holding the calendar of the year 2024. The couple announced that they’ve been hibernating as the temperature has gone down to -35 to -60. This post provided clearance that they are alive and sound.
Tom Oar’s fake Obituary:
‘The Arts of Entertainment’ broke the news regarding Tom Oar’s death on March 31, 2020. They also posted an obituary explaining Tom’s life, Journey as a ‘Mountain Men’, and achievements in detail.
They also posted the same news on Facebook channel which caused the rumor to spread even more quickly. All his fans and friends offered heartfelt condolences and were saddened by the event which later was found to be a rumor.
Health Issues and current update:
Despite Tom being healthy his entire life, he’s been facing some serious health issues while coming to the 11th season of ‘Mountain Men’. Oar woke up in the middle of the night and was unable to catch a breath. After getting checked, the cardiologist discovered that his heart wasn’t functioning well and fluid was settling in his lungs. A doctor has provided some medicine and has suggested to wear a heart rate monitor.
Since then, he has been doing great and the couple is getting ready to get back in action again after their winter rest.
References:
- https://www.distractify.com/p/tom-oar-health-mountain-men#:~:text=After%20undergoing%20a%20series%20of,keep%20track%20of%20his%20condition.
- https://www.fresherslive.com/latest/articles/is-tom-oar-still-alive-1000027536
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMtFI-gTcn0