Alaskan Bush People Star Matt Brown Dies: Family Ties and Addiction Struggles

Matt Brown, 43, known from Alaskan Bush People, has been confirmed dead after being found in a river. His brother Bear suspects suicide.

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Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown, 43, has passed away after his body was retrieved from a river in Washington state. His brother Bear Brown confirmed the news, stating that authorities had identified the body discovered in the Okanogan River as belonging to Matt.

Bear expressed his concerns that Matt may have taken his own life, citing his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, as well as 'other issues' he had kept to himself.

According to family sources, the majority of the Brown family severed their connections with Matt approximately five years ago due to his persistent struggles with addiction.

Bear Brown denied allegations that his family had ostracized him, stating that Matt 'didn't want anything to do with the family' and was dealing with a challenging breakup.

Matt featured in 79 episodes of 'Alaskan Bush People' from 2014 to 2019, showcasing his parents, Billy and Ami, along with his siblings.