Matt Brown, ‘Alaskan Bush People’ Star, Dies at 43
The Story
Matt Brown, star of the Discovery docudrama series “Alaskan Bush People,” has died at age 43. His death was announced by his brother Bear in a TikTok video posted Saturday night. Bear said his sibling’s body was found in a nearby river and that the cause of death appeared to be suicide. Bear stated that Noah Brown was with Matt and helped pull him out of the water, and that Noah identified him. Bear said he had not suspected Matt would hurt himself, noting that Matt had struggled for a long time but he had been more concerned about a possible overdose. Matt Brown appeared in 79 episodes of the series from 2014 to 2019. Bear urged viewers to be respectful to his family and to watch the comments they leave, noting that negative comments had been posted on Matt’s social media.
Key Facts
- Matt Brown was 43 at the time of his death.
- His brother Bear announced the death in a TikTok video on Saturday night.
- Bear said the body was found in a river and positively identified as Matt by Noah Brown.
- The cause of death appears to be a self-inflicted injury, pending coroner examination.
- Brown starred in 79 episodes of “Alaskan Bush People” from 2014 to 2019.
- Bear asked for respect for the family and urged viewers to be mindful of their comments.
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
The official cause of death has not yet been determined by the coroner.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- Matt Brown – deceased star of “Alaskan Bush People”
- Bear Brown – brother, announced death via TikTok
- Noah Brown – brother who identified the body
Sources: Variety
