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Sister Wives’ Brown Family and Other TLC Stars React to Janelle’s Son Robert Garrison’s Death

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Updated on: Apr 9, 2024 12:15 pm·

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Following the sudden death of Sister Wives star Janelle Brown’s son Robert Garrison, members of the reality TV family and other TLC stars took to social media to react to his tragic passing.

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Janelle and Kody Brown confirmed Garrison’s death on March 5. The Arizona resident was 25 years old and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

While some family members posted their Instagram tributes right away, others waited until several days had passed before publicly reacting to the news. Some even went as far as slamming the responses from the public, with Mykelti Brown calling out the Nevada National Guard in the wake of her brother’s death for sharing photos from the memorial service held in his honor.

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Mykelti Brown

Mykelti, whose parents are Kody and Christine Brown, mourned Garrison on March 11, 2024.

“My heart breaks for my brother who’s no longer with us but it rejoices knowing he’s with his fellow warriors in Valhalla drinking and fighting with Odin,” she wrote, alongside a photo of her daughter with Garrison. “I hope he is loving his place amongst the stars. Garrison was always the funniest person in the room. He was one cool dude and I cry so much because my kids will never be able to experience his fun presence. But he will live on in all my families memories. Have fun up with the stars little bro, you’re missed.”

On March 27, three days after the Nevada National Guard honored Garrison’s life and military career, Mykelti took to her Patreon to slam the guard’s decision to release photos from the service.

“If we were any other family and the National Guard did that to any other family, it would be totally cool,” she said. “My family has a big guard up because we are public and we’re not any other family because of how public we are.”

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Michelle Petty

Logan Brown’s wife, Michelle Petty, mourned her brother-in-law with an Instagram tribute, which was reposted on Janelle’s Story.

“I’ve been struggling with the right words to really convey how special Garrison is,” she wrote. “And how much of an impact he has had on those who have had the honor of loving him. Devoted cat dad, supportive brother, funcle, proud son, hard worker, wise beyond his years, magician with a camera lens, and the funniest guy in every room. The world is darker without him. Until we meet again, Gare-bear.”

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Leon Brown

Meri Brown and Kody’s child, Leon Brown, posted a tribute to Garrison on March 11, 2024. Along with a series of photos of Garrison, Leon wrote, “to the stars, bowen, to the stars.” The quote is from the 1996 movie Dragonheart.

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Gwendlyn Brown

Kody and Christine’s daughter Gwendlyn shared several photos of Garrison on her Instagram Story on March 10, 2024.

“Uncle Bob in his natural element,” she captioned one image, along with a red heart emoji.

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Christine Brown

Two days after Garrison passed, Christine posted a touching tribute to him, emphasizing what a good brother he was.

“Garrison was a wonderful, caring brother who understood Truely’s need for a hobby and built her a flowerbed,” Christine wrote alongside a video of the two Brown children working together. “We’ll miss him forever.”

On St. Patrick’s Day, Christine vowed to always “honor” Garrison and made his favorite breakfast.

“(tinted green, obviously),” Christine captioned her March 17, 2024 post. “We’re always going to remember and honor Garrison, no matter what life throws at us daily. It’s such a difficult balance embracing life and daily routines like celebrating holidays and working while grieving. So, hey, I made his favorite for St. Patrick’s Day!”

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Sister Wives' Brown Family Reacts to Robert Garrison’s Death

Janelle and Kody Brown

Robert’s parents, Janelle and Kody Brown, issued a joint statement regarding their son’s death to their respective Instagram accounts on March 5, 2024.

“Janelle and I are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful boy Robert Garrison Brown,” Kody wrote. “He was a bright spot in the lives of all who knew him. Our 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.”

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Meri Brown

Meri Brown posted a similar statement to Instagram on March 5, 2024.

“Our family is deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful boy, Robert Garrison Brown,” Meri wrote under the same photos that Janelle and Kody had shared. “He was a bright spot in the lives of all who knew him. This loss will leave such a big hole in our lives, and it takes our breath away. We ask that you please respect our privacy during this time and join us in honoring his memory.”

Meri concluded her post with, “Garrison, you are loved and will be missed!”

Roughly one month after Garrison’s passing, Meri took to social media with another tribute to her lost family member.

“Looking through my phone tonight on the hunt for something completely unrelated, I came across this old photo of Garrison and me from 2018,” Meri wrote alongside a photo of her and Garrison smiling together. “A photo I didn’t remember I had, and one that I will forever cherish.”

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Madison Brush

Robert’s sister Madison Brush reshared her mom’s Instagram tribute to her late brother via Instagram Stories on March 5, 2024.

She posted a tribute of her own a few days later. “My words seem to fall short,” Maddie wrote. “Our hearts [are] broken and we are now swallowed with the love now left behind for this beautiful brother. God be with you till we meet again. I’ll see you at the gates of Valhalla, feasting with our ancestors who battled before you. Until then, we must live in a more gray world without the light you brought.”

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Savanah Brown

Another one of Robert’s sisters, Savanah Brown, also reshared her mother’s Instagram post about his tragic death to her Instagram Story.

Almost two weeks after Garrison’s death, Savanah opened up about how she was struggling with accepting the loss of her brother.

“Two weeks ago, on Tuesday March 5, my older brother Garrison took his own life. He was 25,” Savanah wrote via Instagram on March 19, 2024. “I’m having a hard time understanding it. But I know now, more than anything, that my brother Garrison is no longer in any more pain.”

She continued, “Every time I see a car that looks like his on the road, I briefly wonder if it’s him on his way home from work before I am reminded that he is gone. When I make PB&Js, I am reminded of him. When I look up at the night sky, he is there. I deeply hope that anyone who may be reading this never underestimates how big of a hole their loss would leave. Persevere, for the sake of your family, for the sake of your friends, for the sake of the ones who love you.”

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TLC

On March 5, 2024, TLC issued a statement to In Touch regarding Robert’s passing.

“We are devastated to hear of the tragic loss of Garrison Brown,” the network stated. “We extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the Brown family at this difficult time.”