Star of History Channel reality series dies
"Swamp People" star Junior Edwards has died, according to his family.
Edwards' grandson, "Lil" Willie Edwards, announced his grandfather's death in a Facebook post on Saturday, July 26.
"Rest easy pawpaw," the post read. "I know [you're] probably running your hoop nets or doing something crazy inside those pearly gates…you will be extremely missed pawpaw we love you more than anything!!! Until we meet again."
It is unclear how Edwards died and how old he was.
Several "Swamp People" cast members paid tribute to their former cast mate.
"The world lost a legend," Ashley "Deadeye" Jones wrote on Instagram , calling Edwards "one of the greatest alligator hunters there is!"
"He was real hardcore outdoorsman! I watched this man bring in MONSTER gators at Duffys Gas Station in Pierre Part LA," she wrote. ""Please be in prayer for the family!"
Ronnie Adams shared his own message on Instagram , writing, "praying for the Edward's in this time of need!!! Rest in peace Junior!!!"
"Swamp People" is a History Channel docuseries that follows the day-to-day activities of Landry family — a family of alligator hunters living in Louisiana.
The reality show has aired 15 seasons over the course of 14 years. Edwards appeared as a regular cast member on "Swamp People" from 2010 until 2015 alongside his son, Willie, and grandson. He returned for season 12 in 2021.
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