Neal James, Animal Planet’s 'Banjo Man' on 'Call of the Wildman', dead at 55

Neal James, who appeared on Animal Planet’s "Call of the Wildman," has died at 55, according to People and The Wrap.

Deputy Coroner Freddie Carey of the Washington County Coroner’s Office confirmed the Feb. 1 death to the news sites, saying James died in his Kentucky home.

Carey added that James died of natural causes, but that he had been battling heart issues.

James was known as “The Banjo Man” on the reality TV series, which ran from 2011 to 2014.

In a statement to The Wrap, Animal Planet reacted to the news.

"We’re saddened to learn of Neal James – The Banjo Man’s passing and we share our sincerest condolences with his wife, family and friends," the statement read.