ALASKAN Bush People star Bear Brown penned a heartfelt note to his late father Billy Brown ahead of the new season of the Discovery Channel show.
Before the season premiere at 8 pm on September 19th, Bear, 31, shared an emotional message onInstagram.
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In the heartfelt snap, Billy can be smiling at the camera while Bear stood next to him.
The reality star mentioned that the “newest season” of the Discovery show “is all about honoring Da.”
The Alaskan Bush People star wrote: “I miss every moment of every day!”
He added: “Hold tight to those you love and enjoy every second you have with them.”
Back in February, Billy and Ami’s son confirmed his passing on social media.
Bear captioned the photo of his mother, Ami, and wrote: “We are deeply sorry to announce that our patriarch Billy Brown has died last night from complications from a seizure.
“He was our best friend. A wonderful and loving dad and granddad, he will be greatly missed. He lived his life according to his rules, without the grid or the land, and he taught us how to do it.
“We plan to honor his legacy going forward, and to continue with his dream.”
The family also asked for “privacy and prayers” during this difficult time.
‘A LOVELY MAN’
Billy died at the age of 68 after suffering a seizure in his Washington home.
After trying to save him with CPR, medics called an emergency helicopter.
A Washington Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a call was made and The Sheriff told Central Recorder: “Medical requested a helicopter. It doesn’t appear he was transported to the hospital by medical. He passed away at the house.”
The Sheriff added that medics “attempted CPR” on the patriarch.
He continued: “Medics and fire were on the scene a hour and a half before the Sheriff’s Office was called. We respond to all deaths. At this point, nothing suspicious or criminal.”
‘WE ARE DEVASTATED’
TLC released in a statement to Central Recorder: “We are devastated to hear of Billy Brown’s sudden passing.
“He was part of our Discovery family for many years. He was a trailblazer and a wonderful man, and most certainly one of a sort. Our heart is with his family and those that knew him and loved him as they deal with this devastating loss.”
The dad of seven shared five sons – Bear, Matt, 38, Bam Bam, 37, Gabe, 31, and Noah, 26 – and two daughters – Bird, 26, and Rain, 18 – with wife Ami.
‘FOR THE FIRST TIME’
Bear has been quite open with his family life – last year he revealed the moment he got to hold his son for the first time.
At the time, he said: I am on my way… to hold my son. I couldn’t be happier, this will truly be an amazing experience.
“I’m on my way right now and within a matter of an hour , I could be holding my son.”
Bear shares his son, Raiven Adams, with his ex-wife.
The former couple have had a tumultuous legal battle.
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