
Alaskan Bush People first aired in 2014. Since then, the Brown family has undergone significant changes. The show captured the life of a couple, Billy and Ami, as they raised their seven children in Bush. In the show, the family learned how to survive and learn to live independently in nature. It surprised everyone.
The audience found it intriguing to learn how the family used to live all by themselves in such an isolated place, with no contact with the outside world. But do you ever wonder where the Brown family is now? Do they live in Alaska, or have they moved out? Maybe! Keep reading to know further details.

Do you know how the Brown family got the Alaskan Bush People show? Well, Billy Brown originally wrote a book related to his own life. He named the book One Wave At A Time. The book caught the attention of the producers, and they approached the Brown family to turn their daily lifestyle into a show.
The producers successfully secured the family’s support for their plan, and the docudrama show premiered on the Discovery Channel on May 6, 2014. While it was a reality show, over time, people began to claim that the producers scripted it. However, while few questioned the show, many loved the concept and showered their affection on the Brown family.
Alaskan Bush People ended back in 2022. Since then, the Brown family has undergone major changes. Let’s take a quick look at where they are now and what they are up to lately. Reportedly, the family relocated from Alaska to Beverly Hills and then to the lesser-known wilds of Washington. Starting with the head of the family, Billy Brown, who passed away in 2021. The other family members shared the sad news on social media, informing fans that their beloved Billy is no longer with them.

Moving further, Ami Brown recently turned 72 years old in August. During season 8, she revealed her diagnosis of lung cancer. One year later, breaking the news, Ami confirmed that her cancer was in remission. She keeps her fans and audience updated through her Instagram handle. Speaking of the firstborn in the family, Matt Brown, who is currently 40 years old, shocked everyone when he left the show in 2019.
Later, he opened up about his struggles and constant substance abuse. Moving ahead, Joshua “Bam Bam” Brown, the second son of the Brown family, also left the show as he was in a relationship with one of the producers on the show. Later, he returned in 2019. He was reportedly dating Allison Kagan for quite some time, but it is unclear if they are still together. Bear Brown was 27 when he appeared on the show. Raiven is married to Bear, and Bear is the father of three sons. Back in March, he cleared the rumors that the show had been cancelled, and he revealed that Alaskan Bush People is ‘on hiatus.’
Noah Brown is the youngest son in the family. The 33-year-old star married Rhain Alisha in 2018 and became a father of two. Earlier this year, he and Rhain confirmed that they have parted ways. Moving further, Snowbird Brown, the fifth and first girl child of the family. In 2022, she revealed to everyone on the show that she had been diagnosed with cancer. She got her surgery done to get the tumor removed the same year.
And lastly, Rain Brown, the youngest child of the Brown Family. Josiah Lortan married her in 2023. At first, she denied the marriage claims, but in December 2024, she changed her surname to Lorton, and in February 2025, she revealed that she had officially married Lorton. Keep coming back to TV Season & Spoilers for all reality TV updates.





