Matt Brown’s Ex-GF, Jamie Tried To Prevent Him From Killing Himself, Wanted To Reconcile

Former Alaskan Bush People star, Matt Brown has recently passed away at 42, and the news was confirmed by his brother, Bear Brown. On May 31, 2026, police found a man floating face down in Washington’s Okanogan River, and another Brown brother, Noah, identified the body as Matt’s. Five days later, the exact cause of his death was revealed, and it brought his former girlfriend into focus. The person is most likely Jamie, and she reportedly tried to get back together with Matt before his demise. However, things took a dark turn as he took his life before the ex could try to bring him back on track.

Matt Brown’s ex-girlfriend tried to help him amid his mental struggles

Matt Brown‘s alleged ex-girlfriend, Jamie was his well-wisher according to TMZ. Recent updates by the media outlet offered a closer look at their bond. It stated that people close to Matt considered his ex-girlfriend a positive influence and referred to her as “a blessing” to him. She reportedly spent months trying to talk him into seeking professional help for his mental health issues. She did everything she could to help him through his personal struggles and prevent him from taking any drastic step. Even after they went through a painful breakup, her attitude towards Matt reportedly didn’t change.

Matt’s former lover was reportedly his constant support system, but also recognised the need for help from people who were specially trained to deal with cases like that of Matt’s. The same report mentioned that she wanted to get back with him once he seeks counselling and gets better. She hoped that they could give their relationship a second chance and make it work this time. According to TMZ, even after she broke up with the Alaskan Bush People alum, she still deeply cared for him and wished him nothing but happiness.

Why did Matt Brown and his ex-girlfriend break up?

According to the latest report, it is evident that Matt Brown’s ex-girlfriend still loved and cared for him after their split. It raises the question, even with such warm feelings still there, why did they decide to part ways? A source told TMZ that the breakup was not the woman’s fault. She did everything in her power to save the relationship, but to no avail. The exact reason why they called it quits has not been revealed; however, reports suggest Matt’s mental health issues played a part in it. The source further stated that she was “all for him” amid his life struggles, hinting at her dedication towards helping him out of the dark zone he was in before his death.

What is Matt Brown’s cause of death?

The Okanogan County coroner’s office confirmed to PEOPLE that Matt Brown passed away from suicide. According to the report, subsequent immersion in the water and the influence of methamphetamine were cited as the contributing factors to Matt’s death at the age of 42. To mention, Bear Brown, Matt’s brother, had suspected that he had passed away due to suicide, while adding that he was not able to wrap his head around the fact that his brother could take such an extreme step. Later, he also said that it was seemingly from a self-inflicted wound that Matt passed away.

There had been a buzz that Matt Brown was ‘shunned’ by his family, a claim which Bear Brown dismissed, and added that it was the former who didn’t want to do anything with them. Matt’s family also released a statement, revealing that the truth about their family was far more complicated. The family mentioned that Matt’s father tried to help him throughout his struggles with mental health issues and addiction, an attempt that went on even after his dad passed away.

What are your thoughts on Matt Brown’s former girlfriend staying by his side even after they went through a painful breakup? Let us know.

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