“Something happened in this last year” - Reality star Janelle Brown reflects on son Garrison’s passing

Reality TV star Janelle Brown is now reflecting on the death of her son, Garrison Brown, who passed away last year. According to People Magazine, in her appearance on Sister Wives, Brown recalls the tragic moment from the past year, saying:

"Something happened in this last year."

Janelle Brown gained popularity through the reality show, Sister Wives, which focused on her extended polygamist family that once included Janelle, her husband, Kody, and other sister wives, Meri, Christine Robyn Brown, and their children.

More from the interview, as Janelle Brown opens up about her son's passing

In the May 4 episode that aired on Sunday, the extended Brown family sat down to discuss the topic of the death of Janelle and Kody Brown's son, Garrison Brown. In the episode, Janelle recalls how in the days leading up to the tragedy, she and her son had long conversations over the phone. She said:

"This was not unusual because he and I talked probably three times a day. I knew he was struggling. I always just picked up the phone and I always make it a point to just talk to him. And it wasn't really about anything. I think he needed the connection, and I know he was talking to [and] calling his brothers and stuff too."

Last year, on March 5, Janelle Brown's son had passed away from an apparent suicide. Following this, the now estranged couple released a statement, confirming the death of their 25-year-old son. The statement read:

"Kody and I are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful boy Robert Garrison Brown. He was a bright spot in the lives of all who knew him. His 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."

Janelle Brown further stated that on the day of the incident, she stopped receiving texts or phone calls from her son, prompting her to get worried. She said:

"I knew he'd been drinking again. He would go through periods where he was really good, and then he just would have a binge, just as part of the cycle, I think. So I called [my sons] Logan and Hunter. I texted them ... because we've tag-teamed. Will you guys see if Garrison will respond to you?' They said, 'Mom, we're on it. We'll just kind of check on him and make sure he's OK.'"

She further added that it was her other son who called her to deliver the devastating news:

"So, I went to sleep and Gabriel called me and he's like, 'Mom, he's gone.' And I'm like, 'What?," she continued.

Janelle, who divorced from Kody Brown in 2022, told People Magazine in an exclusive interview that Garrison's death was something she never anticipated. She said:

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"We just had no idea that he was in that place. [substance abuse] likely played a role in his state of mind before his death. But he didn't ever express any kind of extreme sad feelings. In fact, he was very funny, very upbeat. He had a career path that he was excited about. He had a life, he had friends."

According to People Magazine, Janelle Brown, who divorced from Kody Brown in 2022, had earlier expressed her gratitude for donations made to the animal shelters in honor of her son, who was known for his love of animals.

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