Matt Brown’s tragic passing has been confirmed by the Okanogan County coroner. At 42, he succumbed to suicide, with “subsequent immersion in water” and influences of methamphetamine contributing to his death, according to People.

On social media, his brother Bear Brown announced that authorities had recovered Matt’s body from a river in Washington State. Bear shared, “They found a body in the river a few hours ago, and it was positively identified as being Matt.” His brother Noah confirmed the identification.

“I would have never suspected he would have hurt himself, honestly,” Bear commented, expressing concern over Matt’s long struggle with addiction. “I worried he was going to end up, like, OD’d or something like that. I didn’t think he would hurt himself.”

Matt, known for his role on “Alaskan Bush People” from 2014 to 2019, dealt with significant challenges regarding addiction. Bear mentioned, “It does look as though the injury is self-inflicted.” However, investigations continue.

The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office responded following a 911 call. A witness reported seeing a man in the river before a sound indicated he was face down and swept by the current, according to Page Six. A firearm was found nearby.

On Sunday, Matt’s family expressed their heartbreak in a statement: “It is with broken hearts that we share the loss of our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Matthew Brown. To millions of viewers, Matt was known as one of the original stars of Alaskan Bush People. To us, he was so much more.”

The family highlighted Matt’s intelligence and creativity, his love for adventure, nature, and discovery, describing him as a gifted outdoorsman. “Matt was compassionate, generous with his time, and deeply wanted to help others,” they noted. During sober times, he openly shared his journey through addiction and mental health challenges, encouraging others similarly affected.

The statement concludes with mention of the family’s hope and support: “Matt spent many years battling serious mental health challenges and addiction. Like countless families facing similar circumstances, we experienced periods of hope, recovery, setbacks, heartbreak, and reconciliation. Our Dad, Billy Brown, never stopped believing in Matt’s ability to heal and find peace, and neither did we.”

Matt withdrew from “Alaskan Bush People” in 2019 due to his struggles with addiction, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and vulnerability.