Matt Brown, known for his role on “Alaskan Bush People,” had a supportive ex-girlfriend, Jamie, who reportedly did everything in her power to assist him through his challenging times before his unfortunate passing.
According to sources speaking to TMZ on Thursday, Jamie dedicated several months to encouraging Matt to seek professional assistance, recognizing that she couldn’t be his sole source of support during his most difficult periods.
Even after their relationship ended, Jamie is said to have continued caring about Matt’s well-being, remaining committed to his health and happiness up until his death.
The insiders also noted that their breakup was not attributed to Jamie’s actions.
In fact, those familiar with Matt’s situation viewed Jamie as a beneficial presence in his life, highlighting her positive influence, as shared by those close to him.
They said Matt’s loved ones considered Jamie “a blessing” and described her as sweet, quiet, patient and extremely supportive of Matt.
As Page Six previously reported, Matt was dealing with a lot emotionally — including his split from Jamie — in the days leading up to his death.
Brown family friend Chay Moore of Stardog Champion K9 said the breakup “was definitely” on Matt’s “mind” when he saw the Discovery Channel star three weeks before the tragedy.
Moore said Matt was also frustrated on the last day they saw each other because his truck broke down.
“He had been walking and riding buses and, you know, from town to town to, to survive,” Moore shared. “He was using buses and stuff.”
As for Jamie, Moore revealed she “spearheaded” the mission to find Matt’s body in the Okanogan River in Washington state.
“Matt’s girlfriend was really, really pushing us hard to get it moving and get out there on that water,” he told us. “I think she had a notion of where she thought he was, you know, in her mind, I think.”
The body was discovered when an eyewitness called 911 after spotting a man— later identified as 43-year-old Matt — wading in the Okanogan River.
On May 30, Matt’s younger brother, Bear Brown, announced Matt “took his own life.”
Bear claimed his older brother had “been struggling for a long time with alcohol and with drugs” and that he “didn’t want anything to do with the family.”
The Okanogan County Coroner ruled Matt’s death a suicide caused by a single penetrating gunshot wound to the head.
Matt appeared in 79 episodes of “Alaskan Bush People” between 2014 and 2019, which starred his parents, Billy and Ami, and his siblings.
The Discovery Channel series followed the Brown family as they lived off the grid in the wilderness.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.