Matt Brown -- the reality star who appeared on almost 80 episodes of "Alaskan Bush People" -- has died, according to his brother.
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Bear Brown just posted a TikTok with the sad news ... and he's clearly still very shaken up, saying he never imagined his brother would hurt himself, confirming Matt took his own life.
Bear asked people to be respectful and kind ... and not leave nasty comments since the family is still reeling from the tragedy.
TMZ obtained dispatch audio from the initial search for Brown's body -- you can hear responding personnel note his backpack was uncovered while his gun was thought to be in the water ... and that his body was not with it. They also ordered a search boat and dive team.
A heartbreaking viral video has sparked an outpouring of support online after a cat owner claimed a pet sitter accidentally allowed her cat to get outside overnight ... an incident she says ultimately led to the animal's death.
The emotional post quickly gained traction across social media, with the owner -- Anna Grace -- detailing the loss of her pet and expressing frustration over what she says happened while the cat was under someone else's care.
As the video spread, many viewers speculated the sitter may have been affiliated with Rover, leading some to call on the pet-care platform to investigate.
However, Rover tells TMZ ... "Our trust and safety team has investigated the allegations in this video and we can confirm this did not involve a Rover stay."
Jamie Lee Curtis is mourning the loss of her older sister, Kelly Lee Curtis ... with the actress announcing her death in a deeply personal post shared on social media.
The "Halloween" star announced the news with a heartfelt tribute, confirming that her sister passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by nature ... saying, "A warm aloha to my older sister, Kelly Lee Curtis. She passed away this morning. In her home. In nature. At peace"
She went on to describe Kelly as her "first friend and lifelong confidant," remembering her as "jaw droppingly beautiful" and a talented actress in her own right.
A horrific overnight crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia has left five people dead -- including a 13-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy -- after a bus slammed into slowed traffic in a work zone, authorities said.
The deadly chain-reaction collision reportedly happened early Friday, around 2:35 AM on the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford County, near Quantico, according to state police.
Investigators say the bus struck multiple vehicles that were slowing down ahead of a construction zone, triggering a fiery crash that left one car engulfed in flames ... four of the victims were inside that vehicle.
President Donald Trump is honoring 4x Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieuxas "one of the fiercest competitors Hockey has ever seen" following his shocking suicide.
47 posted a tribute on Truth Social Thursday evening, celebrating him as a friend to his family and a "tremendous" Trump supporter before raving about his accomplishments in the NHL.
He also directly named Lemieux's son, pro hockey player Brendan Lemieux, and applauded them both as "warriors on the ice."
Pierre Deny -- who played fashion boss Louis de Léon in "Emily in Paris" -- died Monday after complications from ALS.
His daughters confirmed the sad news in a statement obtained by DailyMail, which read ... "It is with deep emotion that we announce the passing of Pierre Deny, which occurred this Monday following a sudden and severe case of ALS."
Pierre appeared in seasons 3 and 4 of the hit Netflix series, portraying the CEO of the luxury goods company JVMA.
The Braves announced Bob's death Tuesday in a social media post. The cause and manner of death are unclear.
Bob was the first Braves player to go straight from the amateur ranks to the Major Leagues without ever playing a Minor League game ... and he played for the Braves from 1978 to 1986 ... earning one All-Star Selection.
MC Lyte is paying tribute to Rob Base after his death last week ... saying the loss hits even harder because of the massive mark he left on hip hop culture.
We caught up with MC Lyte in NYC Tuesday ... and she made it clear Rob wasn’t just another rapper to her -- calling him one of the genre’s most prolific MCs, something she got to witness firsthand after sharing stages with him over the years.
Brazilian bodybuilding influencer Gabriel Ganley's sudden death may have been tied to a serious heart condition ... according to his death certificate.
The document lists hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as the possible cause behind Ganley’s death at just 22 years old, Brazilian outlet G1 Globo reports.
The condition causes the heart muscle to thicken ... making it harder for the heart to pump blood properly and, in some cases, leading to sudden cardiac death.
Manny Fernandez, a star player with the Miami Dolphins when they won two Super Bowls, has died.
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The NFL team announced his passing Tuesday morning ... saying in part, "His consistent and selfless contributions on the field were instrumental to the Dolphins' success."
In addition to his two Super Bowl rings ... the defensive lineman was part of the legendary 1972 perfect team -- as well as a member of the Ring of Honor.
Sonny Rollins -- the legendary jazz saxophonist honored twice by former President Barack Obama -- has died in New York.
Sonny's rep, Terri Hinte, announced that he passed away Monday afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY. A cause of death was not released.
Rollins was known as one of the most iconic musical figures of the last 2 centuries, choosing his tenor saxophone as a way to reach the world. He was also considered the greatest saxophonist of the bebop era, alongside John Coltrane and Charlie Parker.
Gabriel Ganley, a Brazilian bodybuilding influencer with millions of social media followers, has died.
Ganley was reportedly found dead Saturday morning inside his apartment in São Paulo, Brazil. A friend discovered Gabriel's body in the kitchen area of the apartment, according to CNN Brasil. Authorities reportedly found no obvious signs of violence at the scene, but are still investigating the death as suspicious and sudden.
His official cause of death has not yet been determined.
Kyle Busch received a tribute in the middle of the Indy 500 Sunday ... with the crowd falling silent out of respect for him during lap 18 -- a nod to his former number.
Check out the clip ... racers turn out of corner 4 on Lap 17 -- and, as they pass the scoring pylon, a picture of Kyle Busch "1985-2026" flashes on a screen at the venue.
The Indy 500 crowd -- usually a raucous bunch -- falls into a subdued silence ... while pit crew members can be seen standing at attention.
Doug McCain, the eldest son of late Senator John McCain, has died suddenly.
Meghan McCain confirmed the news Sunday, though the cause of death has not been made public.
Meghan paid tribute to her brother in an emotional message shared online ... writing ... "I am deeply saddened to share the news of my brother Doug McCain’s sudden passing."
Grizz Chapman, the actor best known for his work on "30 Rock," died yesterday ... and now we're learning a little more about what led up to his passing.
Renee Glicker, Chapman's manager, tells TMZ ... the beloved film and TV actor has been suffering from an assortment of medical conditions in the past few years ... and was "just struggling to stay alive."
Chapman received a kidney transplant in July 2010 ... and Renee said he needed another transplant ... but given his enormous size -- he stood 7-feet tall -- finding a match again was difficult.
