Liputan6.com, Jakarta - "Alaskan Bush People" star Matt Brown passed away in late May 2026.
His body was found in the Okanogan River, Washington State, United States, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the age of 43.
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Initial suspicions point to suicide, although the official cause of death is pending the coroner's autopsy.
The Brown family, through a statement from his brother, Bear Brown, revealed that the injuries found on Matt's body appeared to be self-inflicted.
The discovery of Matt Brown's body ended a distressing search after concerns arose about his whereabouts.
His brothers, Bear and Noah Brown, were the first to announce the sad news and were directly involved in the identification process.
Timeline of the Discovery of Matt Brown's Body
Matt Brown's body was found in the Okanogan River, Washington State, on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
The discovery was made by a group of civilians who volunteered to search after Matt was reported missing.
The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office received the report and later confirmed the discovery.
Matt's brother, Noah Brown, joined the search team and helped recover the body from the water and make a positive identification.
Authorities also found a firearm in the area where Matt Brown was last seen, adding to the initial suspicions of a possible suicide.
This situation further strengthened the family's suspicions of a possible suicide.
Suspected Suicide and Struggle with Addiction
Matt Brown's cause of death remains under official investigation, but the family, particularly Bear Brown, has publicly suspected that Matt died by suicide.
Bear stated in a video that "the injuries appear to be self-inflicted," although he never suspected Matt would harm himself.
Matt Brown had a long history of struggles with alcohol and drug addiction.
He had entered rehab in 2016 and returned to rehab in 2018 after a relapse.
Most of his family members had cut ties with him about five years before his death, no longer able to support his struggle with addiction.
Only Gabe Brown maintained occasional contact with him.
Before his death, Matt had posted a livestream on YouTube in May 2026 that raised concerns.
Matt Brown's Traces in 'Alaskan Bush People'
Matt Brown is best known for his role in the Discovery Channel reality show "Alaskan Bush People."
He starred in the show from 2014 to 2019, appearing in approximately 79 to 80 episodes.
The show followed the lives of the Brown family, who chose to live in the Alaskan wilderness, far from modern civilization.
Their unique lifestyle and the challenges they faced in the wilderness captivated many viewers.
Matt Brown's passing has left his family, colleagues, and loyal fans of "Alaskan Bush People" deeply saddened.
The family asks for privacy and understanding during this difficult time, and to refrain from negative comments.