Billy Brown was an American television personality best known for his role on the reality show Alaskan Bush People. He was born on December 3, 1954, in Fort Worth, Texas, and later moved to Alaska, where he lived a rugged lifestyle with his family. The show highlighted their experiences living off the grid in the wilderness. In addition to his television career, Billy was an author and wrote about his life and survival skills. He was the patriarch of the Brown family, which included his children, who also appeared on the show. Billy Brown passed away on February 7, 2021.