Duane Ollinger, star of ‘Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch,’ dies at 68

Duane Ollingerthe star of Discovery Channel’s “Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch,” has died at age 68, TMZ has learned.

A family source told TMZ that Duane died yesterday at a Texas hospital following a battle with ALS.

The Texas oilman has become a fan favorite on the reality series that follows Duane and his son. Chad as they search for a legendary cache of lost Aztec gold believed to be hidden beneath their sprawling Utah property.

The show premiered in 2021 with Duane leading the charge to uncover the treasure he spent years searching for.

Management moved to Josh Feldman at the start of the sixth season, which premiered last week – the move comes after Duane fell ill.

Duane’s Blind Frog Ranch became famous for its mysterious underground cave system, local tales of a curse, and his unrelenting belief that something valuable was buried beneath.

He was 68 years old.

RIP