TLDR: The Alaskan Bush People Brown family has lost two members since the show ended its Discovery run in 2022: patriarch Billy Brown in February 2021 and his son Matt in late May 2026. Ami, Bear, Noah, Bam Bam, Gabe, Rain and Bird are all reported to be alive, and the show has not been officially canceled, according to Bear Brown.
Alaskan Bush People followed the Brown family through 14 seasons on Discovery, from its May 2014 premiere to the last new episodes in late 2022.
The family has changed a lot since the cameras stopped. This page tracks each member using reporting from named outlets.
The Show’s Status
Discovery has not announced a cancellation. Looper reported that Bear Brown described the show as on hiatus in an Instagram post, and tied the delay to the Discovery and Warner Bros. merger.
The final season aired from October to December 2022, according to TV Insider.
Who Has Died
Billy Brown, the patriarch, died on February 7, 2021, at age 68 after a seizure. Read the full story in what happened to Billy Brown.
Matt Brown died in late May 2026, and the Okanogan County Coroner ruled it a suicide. We cover his life and death in what happened to Matt Brown.
If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the United States.
Our Alaskan Bush People roundup lists both deaths in one place.
Ami Brown
Ami Brown was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer in 2017 and later recovered, according to TV Insider.
Looper reported that she was treated in the ICU in February 2025 after pneumonia and chest pains, and was released that month.
CinemaBlend reported in August 2026 that she had been largely off social media since Matt’s death, and that she wept happy tears over her youngest child’s baby.
Bear Brown
Solomon Isaiah “Bear” Brown has become the family’s public voice. Looper described him as the family spokesman on Instagram, and he was the one who confirmed Matt’s death to the public.
Noah Brown
Noah moved to Colorado in 2019, according to Looper. After Matt went missing in May 2026, Fox 9 reported that Noah helped pull his brother from the river.
Bam Bam Brown
Joshua “Bam Bam” Brown lives in Washington, per Looper. After Matt’s death he posted a close-up family photo on Instagram, CinemaBlend reported.
Gabe Brown
Gabe is married to Raquelle, and they have four daughters, according to Looper. In August 2026 he posted videos from the trip to the hospital with his sister Rain.
Rain Brown
Rain, the youngest of the Brown children, was reported in labor on August 28, 2026. CinemaBlend said the baby may already have arrived, and it had no confirmed birth announcement at that time.
Bird Brown
Snowbird “Bird” Brown runs an Etsy shop called SnowBirdCrafts and launched a YouTube channel in 2025, Looper reported.
Where the Family Lives
The Browns left Alaska for Washington State after Ami’s cancer diagnosis, and settled at North Star Ranch, per Looper. After the Palmer Fire in August 2020, some siblings moved back to Alaska, some to Colorado, and others stayed in Washington.
Alaskan Bush People Cast: Frequently Asked Questions
Who from Alaskan Bush People has died?
Billy Brown, the patriarch, died on February 7, 2021, at age 68 after a seizure. His son Matt Brown died in late May 2026, and the Okanogan County Coroner ruled it a suicide.
Is Alaskan Bush People canceled?
Discovery has not announced a cancellation. Bear Brown has described the show as on hiatus, according to Looper. The last new episodes aired in late 2022.
Where do the Alaskan Bush People live now?
The family moved from Alaska to Washington State, where they settled at North Star Ranch. After the 2020 Palmer Fire some siblings moved back to Alaska or to Colorado, according to Looper.
How is Ami Brown doing?
Ami Brown beat stage 3 lung cancer. Looper reported she spent time in the ICU in February 2025 with pneumonia and was released that month. In August 2026 she was reported to be with her family as Rain went into labor.
How many seasons of Alaskan Bush People were there?
The series ran for 14 seasons on Discovery, from May 2014 to December 2022.
