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Heartbreaking: How the ‘Sister Wives’ Season 19 Premiere Addressed Janelle and Kody’s Son Garrison Brown’s Death…see more
“This season of Sister Wives began filming in late 2022,” TLC revealed during the opening credits for the Sunday, September 15, episode. “Janelle and I are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful boy Robert ‘Garrison’ Brown,” the Instagram post read.
“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.” Us Weekly reported at the time that Garrison died by suicide while living in Flagstaff, Arizona. He was 25.
The entire Brown family was shaken by Garrison’s death, including Janelle’s former sister wives Christine and Meri Brown, who publicly paid tribute to the late reality star.
“This season of Sister Wives began filming in late 2022,” TLC revealed during the opening credits for the Sunday, September 15, episode.
The network then acknowledged Garrison’s death, writing, “On March 5, 2024, Kody and Janelle’s son Garrison passed away. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.”
Janelle and Kody Brown confirmed Garrison’s death in March, sharing a joint statement. “Janelle and I are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful boy Robert ‘Garrison’ Brown,” the Instagram post read.
“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.”
Garrison Brown Courtesy of Garrison Brown/Instagram
While Garrison’s death has remained on many of his loved one’s minds over the past few months, it was not discussed any further during the season 19 premiere.