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Matt Brown Feared Dead After Disappearance
31 May
Summary
- Police found an unidentified male body in the Okanogan River.
- Matt Brown allegedly tried to reconcile with family over funds.
- Gabe Brown was Matt's only point of contact with his family.
Former Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown is currently suspected to be deceased. On May 28, 2026, police discovered an unidentified male body floating in Washington's Okanogan River. His brother, Bear Brown, shared on TikTok that the family fears Matt may have died by suicide, especially after a relative reported seeing Matt near the river hours before the body was found.
Matt Brown had reportedly been estranged from his family since a dispute in 2021 regarding his share of earnings from the show. He alleged that his father, Billy, withheld funds, and his siblings were unwilling to share. Matt had been attempting to reconcile, having overcome alcoholism and completed rehab in January 2019. He sought to reunite with his family, stating he was no longer "off the rails."
During his reconciliation attempts, Matt reportedly felt betrayed by his family. He claimed that the sibling he trusted to mediate, likely Gabe Brown, instead said words that "triggered" him. Matt alleged that his family spread untruths about his addiction and that he was never treated right, despite his efforts to remain calm and address the situation constructively.
