Matt Brown, a cast member of the Discovery Channel reality series 'Alaskan Bush People,' has been found dead in a Washington state river. Brown was 42 years old at the time of his death.

Brown appeared on the popular reality show from 2014 to 2019, which followed the Brown family's unconventional lifestyle living in remote areas of Alaska. The series documented their attempts to live off the grid and survive in the wilderness.

The news of Brown's death was confirmed by his brother Bear Brown through social media posts on Saturday. Bear Brown announced the tragic news to fans and followers of the family.

Authorities recovered Brown's body from a river in Washington state, though specific details about the circumstances surrounding his death have not been released. The Brown family had relocated to Washington state in recent years after living in Alaska during the show's early seasons.

'Alaskan Bush People' was one of Discovery Channel's popular reality programs, drawing viewers interested in alternative lifestyles and survival techniques. The show ran for multiple seasons and featured the large Brown family navigating challenges of living in remote locations.