“Below Deck Mediterranean” star Malia White was left devastated following her older sibling’s death in 2023. “To everyone who knew our brother, Jay, it’s with a heavy heart we announce the sad news of his death Thursday, October 5th,” she posted on Instagram, along with an adorable selfie of herself and Jay when they were kids. “Jayseph (34) passed away in the middle of the night after a battle with addiction.”

Malia shared that Jay was outdoorsy and loved to fish and hang out with his dog. “He was truly a kind soul, willing to help anyone at a moment’s notice,” she wrote. Malia was flooded with support from fans and coworkers. “Everyone has been very sweet about it, and my cast rallied around me, which is nice,” she told People in November 2023.

Malia said she hoped that others would be helped by her going public with her brother’s battle against substance use disorder. “It’s shocking how many families and people are dealing with addiction. So that’s the one thing I can take from it,” she said. “If we can all just be there for each other — really be there — I think it would solve a lot of problems.”

If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).