Kody Brown is going through a difficult time. In early March, he tragically lost his 26-year-old son, Garrison, to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Garrison had been estranged from Kody for about two years due to strict COVID-19 guidelines Kody had imposed, which forbade any family interactions outside their immediate circle. The two were not speaking at the time of Garrison’s death.
Kody has remained silent about Garrison’s passing, though reports suggest he made things awkward at the funeral. A source revealed that Kody is not coping well and has retreated entirely. His depression is impacting his current marriage to Robyn Brown, causing significant problems in their relationship. Kody has internalized his feelings and is focusing on himself, often blaming Robyn for his issues.
Robyn has not commented on Garrison’s death but previously expressed that she was mourning the end of their plural family. In December, she told People magazine that losing Christine, Janelle, and Meri felt like a death. The source suggests that while a divorce between Kody and Robyn is unlikely, his current behavior is straining their marriage.
On March 5, Kody and Janelle issued a joint statement: “We 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 leaves a big hole in our lives that takes our breath away. We ask that you please respect our privacy and join us in honoring his memory.”
