Billy Brown, the lead and father of the Discovery Channel reality program Alaskan Bush People, passed Sunday after having a seizure, according to his son Bear Brown, who also stars on the show. He had died at the age of 68 years.
Billy Brown’s cause of death
“We are devastated to hear of Billy Brown’s sudden passing. He has been part of the Discovery family for years — a trailblazer, a lovely man, and most definitely one of a kind. Our heart is with his family and those that knew him and loved him as they deal with this devastating loss.” according to a tweet from a Discovery representative.
“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved patriarch Billy Brown passed away last night after suffering from a seizure. He was our best friend — a wonderful and loving dad, granddad, and husband and he will be dearly missed. He lived his life on his terms, off the grid, and the land, and taught us to live like that as well. We plan to honor his legacy going forward and continue with his dream. We ask for privacy and prayers during this painful time! God bless everyone!” Bear Brown posted on Instagram.
Who is Billy Brown?
Alaskan Wilderness People chronicles a journey deep into Alaska’s bush, where naturalist and explorer Billy Brown, together with his wife, Ami, and their seven children, decides to live life on his own terms, linked to untamed nature and tied to one another, according to the series logline.
Brown had been a part of the show from its inception in 2014. On October 29, the show’s 12th season came to an end.
We are devastated to hear of Billy Brown’s sudden passing.
He has been part of the @Discovery family for years – a trailblazer, a lovely man, and most definitely one of a kind. Our heart is with his family and those that knew him as they deal with this devastating loss. pic.twitter.com/23Kaz67ekz
— Alaskan Bush People (@AlaskanBushPPL) February 8, 2021
