‘REST EASY’

‘Swamp People’ Star Dies

Junior Edwards has passed away after dealing with health issues in recent months.

Junior Edwards, one of the stars of the History Channel’s docuseries Swamp People, has died, according to a Facebook post made by his grandson. The post, made by “Lil” Willie Edwards, reads, “Rest easy pawpaw…. 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.” Edwards had been dealing with health issues, according to comments made by Willie earlier this month. Swamp People, which has been airing on the History Channel for 14 years, follows the Landry family, who live in Louisiana and hunt alligators for a living. Edwards appeared on the show alongside his son and grandson from 2010 until 2015 before returning for the show’s 12th season in 2012. Another Swamp People regular, Ashley Jones, mourned Edwards on Instagram, writing, “The world lost a legend! He was one of the greatest alligator hunters there is!” No cause of death was shared, nor was Edwards’ age.