Christine Brown (left) and Garrison Brown.Photo:TLC; Janelle Brown/ Instagram

Christine Brown and Garrison Brown

TLC; Janelle Brown/ Instagram

Christine Brownis paying tribute toGarrison Browntwo days after hissudden death.

On Thursday, theSister Wivesstar shareda heartfelt Instagram postthat remembered the late son ofJanelleandKody Brownas a caring brother to her daughter Truely.

She added the hashtags: “#gratitude #missyou #loveyou #tellthoseyoulovethatyoulovethem”

OnInstagramTuesday, Janelle, 54, announced her son’s sudden death at age 25 , writing, “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,” she continued. “We ask that you please respect our privacy and join us in honoring his memory.”

Kody, 55, also shared the statement onsocial media, and many members of the Brown family shared the statement on their Instagram Stories.

Lieutenant Charles M. Hernandez II of the Flagstaff Police Department also confirmed the sad news, telling PEOPLE in a statement: “On 03/05/2024 Flagstaff Police officers responded to a report of a death inside a home.” The FPD confirmed that Garrison’s brotherGabriel, 22, “discovered Mr. Brown deceased” in an apparent suicide.

His statement continued, “At this time there is not any indication of foul play, and Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division are investigating.”

Garrison Brown.Janelle Brown/ Instagram

Janelle Brown speaks out about death of son Robert Garrison Brown

Janelle Brown/ Instagram

TLC fans were first introduced Garrison onSister Wives, which documented the life of his family, including siblingsMaddie, 28;Savanah, 19;Logan, 29;Hunter, 27, and Gabe, all of whom are Janelle’s children with Kody. Kody also shares12 more childrenwith his former and present sister wives.

Before Garrison’s death, he and his brother Gabe had a strained relationship with their father Kody following the COVID-19 pandemic. However, on last year’sSister Wives Special: Look Back, Where We Startedspecial, Janelle revealed that her ex did eventually “have somewhat of a relationship with Garrison” but that there was overall “no reconciliation.”

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In a statement to PEOPLE following Garrison’s death, TLC shared: “We are devastated to hear of the tragic loss of Garrison Brown. We extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the Brown family at this difficult time.”

source: people.com