Alaskan Bush Star Oddly Posts His Own Death Announcement
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- July 19, 2018
- 7:18 pm
Alaskan Bush
A morbid social media stunt left fans of Solomon “Bear” Brown seriously worried, but the reality TV star says it was all a misunderstanding…
What did the Instagram post contain aside from the announcement of Billy Brown’s passing?
Alaskan Bush Star Oddly Posts His Own Death Announcement
Numerous fans of the reality TV series Alaskan Bush People were left shell-shocked recently when one of its stars, Billy Brown, unexpectedly passed away. However, what made the matter even more bizarre was that the news of Brown’s passing was shared by the man himself.
Billy Brown, who was the patriarch of the Brown family and one of the main protagonists of the show, passed away at the age of 68 on 7th February 2021. The post on his official Instagram account (which has over 100K followers), was shared by his son, Bear, and was accompanied by a heartfelt message that read: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved patriarch Billy Brown passed away last night after suffering a seizure. He was our best friend – a wonderful and loving dad, granddad, and husband and he will be dearly missed.”
Yet, what ruffled up the feathers of many of his followers was that the Instagram post was actually written by Brown himself. Before his passing, he had drafted an obituary, and had asked his son to post it on social media. The post also spoke about his philosophy on life and his journey in Alaska. Some of these posts also featured short videos that gave his fans an insight into his love for the wilderness.
While many were taken aback by the news, others commended Brown for his unique and “dignified” approach to the matter. The post was also seen as a way to connect with his fans one last time and leave an impact on their lives.
Brown had achieved significant fame and recognition as a star of the reality TV series called Alaskan Bush People. The show, which premiered in 2014, chronicled the daily lives of the Brown family who were living in the wilderness of Alaska. Brown was known for his traditional lifestyle, his love for hunting and fishing, and his close-knit family relationships. This made his sudden passing all the more poignant for his fans.
In conclusion, Billy Brown’s sudden passing away and the manner in which he chose to communicate it to his fans has been pretty unconventional. However, it has also demonstrated his unconventional thinking, letting his fans engage with him one last time, and highlighted the deep emotional connections that he had made with his audience throughout his long career. His death also marks the closure of an immensely significant era in the world of Alaskan Bush People, and leaves his fans mourning the loss of someone who had become like a part of their own families.
