Alaskan Bush People star Bear Brown pens heartfelt note to late dad Billy ahead of new season of Discovery channel show
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, , 31, shared an emotional message on .
In the heartfelt snap, 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 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 ’s son on
Bear captioned a photo of his mother and father: "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved patriarch Billy Brown passed away last night after suffering from a seizure.
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"He was our best friend - a wonderful and loving dad, granddad and husband and he will be dearly missed. He lived his life on his terms, off the grid and off the land and taught us to live like that as well.
"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'
after suffering a seizure in
Medics had attempted to save him with CPR and called for an emergency helicopter.
A Washington Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a call was made and The Sheriff told The Sun: “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 : “We are devastated to hear of Billy Brown’s sudden passing.
"He has been part of the Discovery family for years - a trailblazer, a lovely man and most definitely one of a kind. Our heart is with his family and those that knew him and loved him as they deal with this devastating loss.”
The shared five sons – Bear, , 38, , 37, , 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 .
He said at the time:I am on my way to hold my son for the first time. I could not be more excited, this will be so so so awesome.
"I’m on my way right now and within a matter of an hour , I could be holding my son."
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Bear shares his son with his .
The former couple have had a .
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