Alaskan Bush People’s Bear Brown says dad Billy’s death is the ‘hardest time’ for family and thanks fans for ‘support’
ALASKAN Bush People's Bear Brown said his dad Billy's tragic death is the "hardest time" for the family, as he thanks fans for their support.
, 68, died at his Washington home earlier this month .
took to Instagram to thank fans for their support .
The 33-year-old also urged followers to tell those closest to them how much they love them.
He wrote: "Hello everyone! My Mom wanted me to personally thank everybody, for all the support in this very hard time! By far the hardest time of my family, the Wolfpack! Has ever been through!
"We have received condolences from all over the world! So thank you to all y'all guys from all over the world! It means a lot to us!!!"
He continued: "Be sure to tell the people closest to you, how much you love them! You never know when you might not get the chance again!
"Also I would like to give my condolences to everyone who has lost a loved one! God bless!!!"
Bear was the one who first.
He captioned a photo of his father and his mother , 57: "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved patriarch Billy Brown passed away last night after suffering from a seizure.
"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.”
after screaming at Billy to when he slipped into unconsciousness, The Sun previously reported.
Medics tried to save him with CPR. An emergency chopper was called, but he passed away at his house.
interviewed Ami and the couple's son , 31.
A spokesperson from the Washington Sheriff's Office told The Sun: "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."
star Billy is survived by his wife and their children , 36, , 34, Bear, Gabe, Noah, 26, Bird, 24, and Rain, 16.
Son Matt released a video explaining how he had before his passing.
He said: "I'm very lucky. Before he passed, I knew that his health problems were getting worse. And I had the hindsight to be able to reconcile with him and find closure with him before he passed.
"Now that he has, I feel good in my heart. I knew that I took the opportunity to do the right thing…"
The family due to the sudden cancer diagnosis of Ami and relocated closer to California so she could be treated at UCLA Medical Center.
They in the North Cascade Mountains of Washington State worth $1.6 million.
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Her cancer is now in remission despite being given just a three percent chance of survival.
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Billy had been in recent years and was previously told by medical professionals that high altitude wasn't good for him.
The father of seven and continue to live in the mountains with his family.