Matt Brown, former Alaskan Bush People star, found dead

The search for former "Alaskan Bush People" star Matt Brown has ended tragically, with his death confirmed by his brother, Bear Brown. The 43-year-old's body was discovered in the Okanogan River in Washington state.

Bear Brown announced the confirmation in a social media video on Saturday, May 30, 2026. He stated that a body found in the river had been positively identified as his older brother by another sibling, Noah Brown, who was present when the body was recovered. This development followed days of uncertainty after Bear initially shared unverified reports on Thursday, May 28, that Matt may have taken his own life near a river.

The situation began when the Okanogan County Sheriff's Office received an anonymous call on Wednesday, May 27, reporting a man in the shallow waters of the Okanogan River near Oroville. The caller stated that after looking away briefly, they saw the man face down and being swept away by the current. Authorities conducted a search of the area, but no body was found at that time.

In his initial statements, Bear Brown expressed grave concern, noting that witnesses had reported seeing Matt at a river. He also discussed his brother's long-standing...