Kody Brown, known for his role on the reality show Sister Wives, has made the decision to temporarily shut down his Cameo account following the tragic death of his son, Garrison Brown. The news of Garrison’s passing broke on Tuesday, March 5, and although Kody and his son were estranged at the time, it hasn’t stopped him from taking a pause to grieve the immense loss. Read on to understand why Kody made this choice and how he may be struggling to cope.
Cameo is a platform where fans can pay for personalized messages and videos from their favorite stars. Kody Brown had been actively creating videos and shout-outs for his fans on his Cameo page. Previously, fans could pay $10 for a message from the Sister Wives star, but since then, Kody has decided to take a break from the platform. The exact reason for this hiatus is unclear, but it is presumed he is focusing on processing the loss of his son.
Garrison Brown was the son Kody shared with his ex-wife, Janelle Brown. The former couple, who were married for two decades before their split in 2023, have six children together. Garrison’s tragic death was discovered by his younger brother, Gabe, and it was determined to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Flagstaff Police Department responded to the scene and collected statements from the family and Garrison’s roommates.
Janelle Brown has spoken out about her son’s mental health struggles leading up to his untimely death. She expressed regret that she hadn’t sought help for him. Garrison’s roommates and brother also acknowledged his battle with alcohol abuse.
During the incident at Garrison’s home, Kody Brown did not appear at the scene. Gabe had initially gone to pick him up but returned alone. The reason for Kody’s absence is unknown, but there are rumors that emergency mental health services were called to his residence two days after Garrison’s tragic discovery at his Arizona home.
A neighbor captured footage of what they believed to be emergency response vehicles in front of Kody’s home on Thursday, March 7. The authenticity of the vehicles in the video remains unclear. Considering Kody’s decision to temporarily step away from Cameo, it is reasonable to assume that he is grappling with the overwhelming grief caused by the loss of his son.