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The Brown family have issued a statement following his death (Instagram/@mattbrown511)
“To millions of viewers, Matt was known as one of the original stars of Alaskan Bush People. To us, he was so much more.
“Matt was intelligent, curious, creative, and endlessly fascinated by the world around him. He was a gifted outdoorsman who felt most at home on the water, in the wilderness, or sharing what he had learned with others. He was an accomplished fisherman, an experienced boatman, and served as the radar operator on our family’s vessels. He loved adventure and never stopped exploring new ideas.”
The family went on to praise Matt’s ‘extraordinary mind’.
“Those who truly knew Matt knew his heart. He was compassionate, generous with his time, and deeply wanted to help others.”
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