GRIM DEATH Who was Janelle Brown’s late son, Garrison and what was his cause of death?
SON of Sister Wives’ Janelle Brown, Garrison Brown, has been estranged from his polygamist father, Kody, since 2021.
In March 2024, news broke that Garrison had passed away — here’s everything we know about his cause of death.
Who was Janelle Brown’s late son, Garrison?
Robert Garrison Brown was born on April 10, 1998, in Lehi, Utah.
His parents are Kody and Janelle Brown of Sister Wives fame. He was Kody’s eighth child and Janelle’s fourth.
Garrison often appeared on his family’s reality show that chronicled his parents’ polygamist lifestyle. His parents divorced in 2023.
He enlisted in the Nevada National Guard in 2015 and graduated from basic training in 2016.
Before enlisting in the National Guard, Garrison was studying at the College of Southern Nevada.
Over the years, Garrison had a rocky relationship with his father.
By 2021, Garrison had moved away from his family to Arizona and was not on speaking terms with his father.
When did Garrison die?
On March 5, 2024, Flagstaff police were called to Garrison’s Arizona home where they discovered his body.
He was dead at the scene and police say he had suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Police also said that Garrison’s brother, Gabriel, had arrived at the home when he made the discovery.
Sister Wives’ Brown family is ‘extremely broken’ over son Garrison’s tragic death while mom Janelle feels ‘angry & numb’
Following his unfortunate death, Janelle broke her silence via Instagram.
“Kody and I are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful boy Robert Garrison Brown,” she began the post.
“He was a bright spot in the lives of all who knew him. His loss will leave such a big hole in our lives that it takes our breath away. We ask that you please respect our privacy and join us in honoring his memory.”
Garrison lived with two cats and had adopted one of them just five days before his tragic death.
He was 25 years old.
Who is Janelle Brown?
Janelle Brown is best known for starring in Sister Wives. She was Kody Brown’s second wife.
The two were married from 1993 until 2022 and share six children.
Prior to her marriage to Kody, Janelle was married to a man named Adam Barber from 1988 until 1990.
Since separating from Kody, Janelle has expressed a desire to embrace her singleness.
Speaking with People, Janelle said: “I don’t consider myself divorced or separated or whatever. I just think I’m single.
“…I just want to explore this part of my life. I think it seems extremely complicated to date. It seems extremely complicated. Plus, ugh, I don’t know. No, no.
“I was married for 30 years, I’m ready now to do something else. You know what I mean? So I’m sometimes a little lonely at night, but it’s OK. It’s OK, I’ll survive.”
In addition to her single life, Janelle has been focused on her health.
In February 2024, Janelle revealed on Instagram that she had two lumps removed from her face after being diagnosed with a carcinoma.
