Shark Tank Season 13 Episode 13 welcomed Kettle Gryp founders Daniel “Dan” Sheppard and Andrew “Andy” Thomas. While their pitch got the deal, the show's end credit left viewers heartbroken and shocked.Thomas, 47, passed away last month due to cancer. ABC and Shark Tank paid tribute at the end of Episode 13. Shark Lori Greiner took to her Twitter handle to pay tribute to the co-founder.Lori Greiner@LoriGreinerHere’s to you Andrew! A true American hero, beloved husband, father & friend to so many. Ur hard work & dedication to @KettleGryp & your partner Daniel will live on. Happy to be partners & to help fulfill ur legacy w/ Kettle Gryp lori.gr/3ua7aHC #SharkTank @ABCSharkTank07:31 AM · Jan 29, 202213315Here’s to you Andrew! A true American hero, beloved husband, father & friend to so many. Ur hard work & dedication to @KettleGryp & your partner Daniel will live on. Happy to be partners & to help fulfill ur legacy w/ Kettle Gryp lori.gr/3ua7aHC #SharkTank @ABCSharkTank https://t.co/upQleltaCeWhile people were searching for the reason behind his untimely demise, a local publication named Shawangunk Journal covered the news. A fan shared the report on social media.The Goof!™@MetsFanInPhillyTook me a while to find Andrew Thomas' obituary. But here it is. He died last month @ age 47 due to cancer. RIP! #SharkTank #KettleGryp #CancerSucks07:47 AM · Jan 29, 2022192Took me a while to find Andrew Thomas' obituary. But here it is. He died last month @ age 47 due to cancer. RIP! #SharkTank #KettleGryp #CancerSucks https://t.co/MeqyXvgP5TIt stated that the United States Marine Corps (Ret.) Major Thomas died due to cancer on December 16, 2021, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He is survived by his wife and son.His bio on Kettle Gryp’s site proved he loved flying. It read:“Andy is Chief Executive Officer of Pangolin Design Group and co-creator of Kettle Gryp®. An aviation enthusiast, Andy spent 20 years as a United States Marine Corps helicopter pilot. Andy has a passion for fitness and travel which is why he has dedicated himself to bringing Kettle Gryp® to you.”Sheppard and Thomas were school friends View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAfter Thomas retired, he joined Sheppard’s small business, Pangolin Design Group, as the chief executive officer. The high school friends always wanted to create something together, but before that, Thomas worked together.After multiple business ideas, the duo decided to go with Kettle Gryp. Sheppard drew a sketch on a napkin and Thomas, who is a self-taught graphic designer, used Google 3D design software to get a rough sketch.Here’s how ‘Shark Tank’ fans reacted to Thomas’ demiseViewers loved Thomas’ personality on the show and were heartbroken by the news. Here’s how they reacted:AliGorman@AliGormanTV@LoriGreiner @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank So sad… I love their product and he brought so much energy to the pitch. You could tell he was just in the zone & enjoying the experience. to his family.07:48 AM · Jan 29, 20224@LoriGreiner @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank So sad… I love their product and he brought so much energy to the pitch. You could tell he was just in the zone & enjoying the experience. ❤️🙏 to his family.Neil@sopnilbKettle grip marine died? That was unexpexted. Really liked him too. #SharkTank07:36 AM · Jan 29, 20222Kettle grip marine died? That was unexpexted. Really liked him too. 😔#SharkTankNicole Hare@nicolehare93@LoriGreiner @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank was not expecting to see that at the end of the show tonight. He seemed soo young. May he rest in peace. Prayers to his family and friends.07:46 AM · Jan 29, 20229@LoriGreiner @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank was not expecting to see that at the end of the show tonight. He seemed soo young. May he rest in peace. Prayers to his family and friends.Elsa❤️🇺🇸💚🐕💛🦋🧡⚾️💙🇵🇷🤍@Elsa050467@MetsFanInPhilly OMG!!!!!!!!! Mi amor, this is SO Heartbreaking!!!!!!!!!!! 🏼 May Andrew Thomas be Resting In Eternal Peace. And that God Blesses his Family, Friends and his Business Partner. 🏼 @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank #SharkTank07:57 AM · Jan 29, 20225@MetsFanInPhilly OMG!!!!!!!!! 😱 Mi amor, this is SO Heartbreaking!!!!!!!!!!! 💔😩😭🙏🏼 May Andrew Thomas be Resting In Eternal Peace. And that God Blesses his Family, Friends and his Business Partner. ❤️🙏🏼❤️ @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank #SharkTankcountertenor@countertenor49@LoriGreiner @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank It’s very sad that he lost his battle with cancer after winning so many for our country. Good to see that he was awarded medals for his service. He deserved much more than medals. I hope sales blow up in his honor!08:45 AM · Jan 29, 20221@LoriGreiner @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank It’s very sad that he lost his battle with cancer after winning so many for our country. Good to see that he was awarded medals for his service. He deserved much more than medals. I hope sales blow up in his honor!Maha Kapageridis, Realtor®, Associate Broker, MBA@soldbythebest@LoriGreiner @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank So sad to hear. Just finished watching his presentation and so enjoyed it - he was so likeable and upbeat. I'm so sorry. May he rest in peace.08:55 AM · Jan 29, 20221@LoriGreiner @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank So sad to hear. Just finished watching his presentation and so enjoyed it - he was so likeable and upbeat. I'm so sorry. May he rest in peace.Stefanie Gracia@SGracia98@LoriGreiner @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank I’m so sad. I was so intrigued by this product and his energy and excitement was what did it! So sorry for his family and friends.07:41 AM · Jan 29, 20224@LoriGreiner @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank I’m so sad. I was so intrigued by this product and his energy and excitement was what did it! So sorry for his family and friends.Tracyloooo@RealCoconutzoo@LoriGreiner @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank That was such a shock! He had such great energy and presence. My condolences to his family and friends09:25 AM · Jan 29, 2022@LoriGreiner @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank That was such a shock! He had such great energy and presence. My condolences to his family and friends❤kim sanderson@loonlover1960@LoriGreiner @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank I’m so sorry to hear this. His enthusiasm was so exciting.May he R.I.P.08:45 AM · Jan 29, 2022@LoriGreiner @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank I’m so sorry to hear this. His enthusiasm was so exciting.May he R.I.P.Leslie Tysinger Herrion@stelladotleslie@LoriGreiner @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank Heartbreaking. What an incredible spirit. Sincerest condolences to his family and all who knew him. May he Rest In Peace. 🏽08:26 AM · Jan 29, 2022@LoriGreiner @KettleGryp @ABCSharkTank Heartbreaking. What an incredible spirit. Sincerest condolences to his family and all who knew him. May he Rest In Peace. 💔🙏🏽The business was apparently thriving even before they appeared on Shark Tank. Their episode was featured on January 28, Friday, on ABC at 8.00 pm Eastern Time (ET).The portable weight grip product got a deal from shark Lori Greiner for $300,000 for 15% stake. Apart from Kettle Gryp, the sharks/investors gave a deal to Calm Strips, while the remaining two — The Blowzee and OverEZ Chicken Coops — didn’t get any deals.