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entertainment1 month ago•18 min saved

Matt Brown’s Death Ruled a Suicide by Coroner

Matt Brown, a member of Discovery’s Alaskan Bush People, died by suicide; autopsy found a single penetrating gunshot wound to the head, with immersion in a river and methamphetamine use listed as contributing factors. His body was recovered May 31 from the Okanogan River near Oroville, WA. Bear Brown had previously identified the body, and Matt had long struggled with drugs and alcohol. The piece notes a call for respectful online conduct and cites suicide-prevention resources.

via Deadline|

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entertainment1 month ago•35 min saved

Twila Byars slams 'self-serving' tributes to Matt Brown after his death

Twila Byars, the stepsister of Matt Brown from Alaskan Bush People, criticized tributes following his death as “self-serving” and shared a brief photo montage in her post. Brown’s body was recovered on May 30 from Washington’s Okanogan River. Bear Brown indicated the death appeared self-inflicted amid Matt’s long history with mental health challenges and addiction. The Brown family had previously issued a statement praising Matt’s outdoorsman talents and kindness, noting his period of stepping back from the spotlight after leaving the show in 2019. Resources for mental health support were highlighted in coverage of the case.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|

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entertainment1 month ago•12 min saved

Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown found dead after river recovery in Washington

Matt Brown, the eldest son from Discovery's Alaskan Bush People, was confirmed dead after his body was recovered from the Okanogan River in Washington. The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office identified him and handed the case to the coroner; Bear Brown spoke about Matt's long battle with addiction and a recent relapse. The coroner is investigating the cause of death. Matt left the show in 2019 and later built a following on YouTube; he is survived by his family, including his mother Ami and his siblings, while his father Billy Brown died in 2021.

via MyNorthwest.com|

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obituaries1 month ago•16 min saved

Alaskan Bush People Star Matt Brown Found Dead in Washington River

Matt Brown, a former star of Discovery Channel’s Alaskan Bush People, has died at age 42. His body was recovered from the Okanogan River in Washington state and identified by authorities with help from his brother, Bear Brown. The cause of death is under investigation by the county coroner, with Bear saying Matt had long battled addiction and that the family fears it may have been self-inflicted. Matt appeared on the show from 2014 to 2019 before his departure.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment1 month ago•2 min saved

Matt Brown’s body recovered from Washington river; investigation underway

The body of Matt Brown, a former star of Alaskan Bush People, was recovered from the Okanogan River in Washington and identified by the county coroner; authorities will determine the cause of death, and his brothers posted tributes, with a gun found near the scene and indications that the death may be self-inflicted.

via NBC News|

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obituaries1 month ago•15 min saved

Matt Brown of Alaskan Bush People Dies at 43 in Apparent Suicide

Matt Brown, longtime member of Discovery’s Alaskan Bush People, has died at 43. Bear Brown announced that a body found in the Okanogan River in Washington was positively identified as Matt, with the death described as self-inflicted after a prolonged struggle with drugs and alcohol. Noah Brown helped pull him from the water, and authorities recovered a firearm; the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office noted the investigation and coroner’s review. Matt’s death follows the family’s prior losses, including father Billy Brown in 2021.

via Deadline|

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entertainment1 month ago•39 min saved

Search for Alaskan Bush People’s Matt Brown called off as river dangers impede recovery

Authorities in Okanogan County suspended the search for a man believed to be Matt Brown of Alaskan Bush People after witnesses reportedly saw him in the Okanogan River and a firearm was recovered; the man’s identity has not been confirmed, and Bear Brown had previously claimed witnesses believed Matt had taken his own life. The search was halted due to dangerous river conditions and pending information to refocus efforts, with Bear noting Matt had struggled with addiction.

via Yahoo|

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local1 month ago•1 min saved

Crews press on in multi-agency search for man missing after river sighting near Oroville

A man was reported missing after being seen face-down in the Okanogan River south of Oroville. Authorities conducted a multi-agency search with boats, personal watercraft, divers, a drone and an aerial unit; a firearm was recovered near the last known location. Search efforts continued until evening and resumed the next morning but were suspended due to severe weather and hazardous runoff conditions; the man's identity has not been released.

via Source ONE News|

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