‘Alaskan Bush People’ Star Matt Brown Dies Tragically At 43
Matt Brown, a star of 'Alaskan Bush People,' has died at the age of 43, with his death being reported as an apparent suicide. His brother, Bear Brown, confirmed the news on social media, expressing shock and sadness over the loss. The family is awaiting autopsy results to determine the official cause of death.
- ▪Matt Brown was found deceased in a river, and his death is suspected to be self-inflicted.
- ▪Bear Brown announced the news on TikTok, revealing his concern for Matt's well-being prior to his death.
- ▪Matt appeared in 79 episodes of 'Alaskan Bush People' from 2014 to 2019.
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Entertainment ‘Alaskan Bush People’ Star Matt Brown Dies Tragically At 43 (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images) Leena Nasir Entertainment Reporter June 01, 2026 11:22 AM ET June 01, 2026 11:22 AM ET Leena Nasir Entertainment Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); “Alaskan Bush People” star Matt Brown died by apparent suicide at the age of 43, according to his brothers. His brother, Bear Brown, announced his death Saturday on TikTok.
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