How did the “Sister Wives” star die?

The family of TLC’s “Sister Wives” just suffered a devastating loss. According to TMZ on March 5, Garrison Brown has died at the age of 25.

Garrison is the son of family patriarch Kody Brown and his estranged wife Janelle Brown. The outlet reports that Garrison’s death appears to be a suicide.

Here’s what you need to know:


Garrison Brown died March 5 at his home

The 25-year-old reportedly died on March 5 in Flagstaff, Arizona, where most of the extended family has lived for several years. However, he no longer lived with his mother or father. In fact, he had moved into his own apartment a few years ago.

TMZ said Flagstaff police told the outlet they received a call for help Tuesday morning. The caller, said to be Garrison’s brother Gabriel, reported a death at the home.

By the time authorities arrived, Garrison was already dead. According to media reports, he died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

As People noted, Janelle became Kody’s second wife three years after he legally married his first wife, Meri Brown. Janelle and Kody were never legally married. Rather, they described themselves as “spiritually married.” The couple had six children together.

Garrison was one of four boys born to Janelle and Kody. In addition to their sons Logan, Hunter, Garrison and Gabriel, they also had two daughters, Madison and Savanah.

After months of speculation, Kody and Janelle’s split was confirmed in December 2022. He revealed the news during the taping of Sister Wives: One on One. He had already separated from his third wife, Christine Brown. Since then, Kody and Meri have also officially gone their separate ways.


No foul play is suspected in Garrison’s death

TMZ reported that police are investigating Garrison’s death but do not suspect foul play. It is unknown whether he left a note.

As Sister Wives fans may remember, Garrison moved into his own apartment during the coronavirus pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, there have been high tensions in the Brown family over the rules Kody put in place regarding COVID-19.

Kody particularly struggled with Janelle, Garrison, and Gabriel over the family patriarch’s expectations surrounding the pandemic. TMZ notes that Garrison eventually purchased his own home in Arizona in 2021. He previously served in the National Guard.

If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, you can reach the toll-free number National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988. Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in English and Spanish. You can also speak to a trained crisis counselor 24/7 by texting HOME to 741741 to reach them Crisis text line.

Stacy Carey has been a freelance writer focusing on reality TV and celebrity news for more than a decade. She writes extensively for “The Bachelor,” “Hallmark,” and “Dancing With the Stars.” More about Stacy Carey

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