'Alaskan Bush People' Star Matt Brown's Cause of Death Confirmed
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Key Points:
- Matt Brown, star of the Discovery Channel’s “Alaskan Bush People,” died by suicide at age 42, according to authorities who confirmed his cause of death on Wednesday.
- Brown was found in a Washington river with an unspecified injury, and methamphetamine use along with immersion in water were contributing factors, per the Okanogan County coroner’s office.
- Brown had a history of mental illness and substance abuse, and was estranged from his family at the time of his death; his brother Bear Brown confirmed the injury appeared self-inflicted.
- The family released a statement honoring Matt’s intelligence, creativity, and love for nature, while acknowledging his struggles with mental health and addiction over many years.
- Matt Brown was a cast member on “Alaskan Bush People” from its 2014 premiere until 2019, and the family emphasized that his life should not be defined solely by his challenges and lowest moments.