Roy Garber dead, confirms girlfriend: 'Shipping Wars' star dies of heart attack at 49, A&E and fans offer emotional condolences after sudden death

Reports confirm that Roy Garber - the popular star of A&E's hit reality show "Shipping Wars" - died of a heart attack on Friday, January 17. He was just 49-years-old.

Garber's longtime girlfriend tells TMZ that he was rushed to a hospital in Texas after experiencing a heart attack. Garber could not be saved, and he passed away shortly after.

Family members reveal that Garber has suffered from a heart condition for quite some time now.

A rep for "Shipping Wars" tells the infamous gossip webloid that "[We are] deeply saddened by the loss of a member of the A&E family."

Several fans have also offered their condolences on Twitter:

@pstevens727: "RIP Roy Garber you will be sadly missed. #ShippingWars."

@TylerPetka: "Wow just found out Roy Garber died! Rest in peace man!"

@ricky_stgwrz: "My condolences to Roy Garber's family and friends! Shipping Wars will not be the same without him. @AETV #RIP."

@djscream702: "#silverjesus RIP Roy Garber thoughts and prayers with his family."

@tangled30: "'Nickel holding up a dollar.' RIP Roy Garber Shipping Wars will not be the same without him."

@Diehard14Fan: "Rest in peace, Roy Garber. You were my favorite one on #ShippingWars. Still in shock."

Garber was one of the most beloved personas on "Shipping Wars" -

The show follows six independent carriers who have discovered that fortunes can be made transporting items that traditional carriers either cannot or will not haul. The series also features uShip, the world’s largest online auction house for independent truckers.

Garber's girlfriend claims that his longtime feline companion (pet cat Muffy, also a fixture on the show) was by Garber's side when he passed away. Muffy will be shipped back to Garber's home state of New Hampshire to live with his mom.

RIP, Roy Garber.