‘Alaskan Bush People’: How Did Billy Brown Die?

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Discovery’s Alaskan Bush People Season 14 premiered on Sunday, October 2, 2022, with a key family member missing. As fans know, the Brown family patriarch, Billy Brown passed away on February 2021, at the age of 68. Given how his health had been deteriorating for quite some time, fans are wondering how he died. Keep reading to find out!

Billy Brown Was Advised By Doctors To Stay Away From High Altitude

For several years, Billy had been suffering from heart problems and had been in and out of the hospital. Given how feeble his heart condition was, the doctor had advised him to stay away from high-altitude areas. Despite the warning, he chose to live the life he wanted with his family in the mountain. Ultimately, the father of seven suffered a fatal seizure at the North Star Ranch.

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On October 31, the Discovery crew even documented the 911 call made by the family in an episode of Alaskan Bush People. Later on, the series showed the family as they bid farewell to their beloved patriarch & attempted to honor his legacy.

Bear Brown Confirmed The News Of His Father’s Death On Instagram

Bear Brown, his son, confirmed the news of his father’s demise on Instagram.

He wrote, “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. And, he lived his life on his terms, off the grid, and off the land, and taught us to live like that as well. We plan to honor his legacy going forward and to continue with his dream. We ask for privacy and prayers during this painful time! God bless everyone!”

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A Discovery representative also tweeted the news and wrote, “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.”

Rain Brown Grieving Her Father Through Gold Mining

As per Sportskeeda, the loss devastated the Brown family and especially Bear Brown. His father was his best friend and hero and Billy’s death was very sudden and unexpected, especially given the fact that he had health issues in the past but nothing went so wrong. However, Ami Brown, the family’s matriarch, has been the strongest support system for the Brown family after Billy passed away.

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While the family is together leaning on one another as they grieve, Billy’s daughter, Rain, has her own way of grieving. Moreover, Rain channeled her grief into gold mining around the ranch. This was one of the last things Billy and she talked about.

Did you watch the latest episode of Alaskan Bush People? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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