ALASKAN Bush People crew members called 911 after patriarch Billy Brown “stopped breathing” following his fatal seizure.
In the investigative report exclusively obtained by The Celeb Report, a production crew member called 911 at 4:13pm on Sunday after receiving a call from Billy and Ami’s son Bear that his father was “not breathing.”
The report notes Bear, 33, attempted to call, but “could not get through” to authorities.
A deputy from the Washington Sheriff’s Office arrived to the scene when the medical call resulted in an “unattended death.”
The reporting officer wrote in the report: “I was advised a 68-year-old male was reported to have been in seizure, the male had become unresponsive and had stopped breathing. CPR had been done on the male without success.”
The officer wrote “multiple people” were inside the Washington residence, including family and crew members.
The deputy continued in the report: “I went inside, there were multiple people inside the residence. I was informed everyone inside was family, with the exception of three people who were with the production crew and had been on scene from shortly after the medical emergency occurred.”
The coroner then arrived on the scene.
As The Celeb Report previously reported, the Washington Sheriff’s Office confirmed a medical helicopter was requested, but he ultimately “passed away at home” after CPR was attempted.
A spokesperson for the office told The Celeb Report: “Medics and fire were on the scene a hour and a half before the Sheriff’s Office was called. We respond to all deaths. At this point, nothing suspicious or criminal.”
Billy and Ami’s son Bear confirmed the passing on Monday.
He captioned a photo of his mother and father: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved patriarch Billy Brown passed away last night after suffering from a seizure.
“He was our best friend – a wonderful and loving dad, granddad and husband and he will be dearly missed. He lived his life on his terms, off the grid and off the land and taught us to live like that as well.
“We plan to honor his legacy going forward, and to continue with his dream.”
The family also asked for “privacy and prayers” during the difficult time.
Noah shared the same words about his father’s passing as his brother Bear, but instead uploaded a sweet photo of Billy holding Noah’s son Elijah.
Rain called Billy her “hero” in a heartfelt tribute that she shared alongside a photo with her parents.
The caption read: “I lost a true friend. Not forever, but only in this world. Please hold my family in your thoughts and prayers, especially my mother.
“Please hold your family tight for me. Words cannot express how wonderful he was and is. But I will say, the closest thing to an angel I’ve ever known.
“God bless you dad I love and miss you dearly. You will always be my hero. God bless everyone.”
TLC released in a statement to The Celeb Report: “We are devastated to hear of Billy Brown’s sudden passing.
“He has been part of the Discovery family for years – a trailblazer, a lovely man and most definitely one of a kind. Our heart is with his family and those that knew him and loved him as they deal with this devastating loss.”
Billy had been in and out of the hospital in recent years and was previously told by medical professionals that the high altitude wasn’t good for him.
The father of seven decided to defy doctor’s orders and continue to live in the mountains with his family.
After returning home from one of his hospital visits, Billy told his family that he’d been having heart problems.
Billy’s wife Ami told their adult kids that their father wasn’t going to get better on the show.
The Browns left Alaska due to the sudden cancer diagnosis of matriarch Ami and relocated closer to California so she could be treated at UCLA Medical Center.
The reality star family purchased a 435-acre property in the North Cascade Mountains of Washington State worth $1.6 million.
Her cancer is now in remission despite being given just a three percent chance of survival.
Billy was the patriarch of the Alaskan Bush People family.
He is survived by his wife Ami and their children Matt, 36, Bam Bam, 34, Bear, Gabe, 29, Noah, 26, Bird, 24, and Rain, 16.
