ALASKAN Bush People star Ami Brown’s great-niece has died at the age of 29 from suicide.
The U.S. Sun can exclusively confirm Danelle Branson died on January 26 in Texas.
A Texas coroner confirmed to The U.S. Sun, “The suspected cause at the scene was suicide by gunshot.”
There is a pending autopsy for the final cause of death.
The obituary read, “Danelle Sarae Branson died January 26, 2024 in Mineral Wells, Texas. She was 29. Sarae was born in Longview, Texas on August 3, 1994 to Rodrick Taylor and Amber Nichole Branson.
“She enjoyed writing poetry, drawing, fishing, gardening, dancing, following fashion trends, listening to music, watching movies, spending time with her children and visiting with family and friends. She is survived by her best friend and fiancé, Lloyd Nickols and her sons.”
Her great aunt, Ami Brown, is listed in the obituary.
Ami’s brother and Danelle’s uncle Les posted on Facebook, “It is with great sadness that I must relay to you that my great niece, Danelle Sarae Branson, took her own life yesterday.
“She is the daughter of my late niece, Amber Branson.”
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Les Branson exclusively told The U.S. Sun at the time that police responded to a call of a woman lying face down in the front yard of the home she shared with her partner.
Les claimed, “When police arrived on the scene, they found Amber with severe burns over 90 percent of her body. She told the police that her injuries were self-inflicted.
“When questioned why, she said it was a ‘faith test.’
“When asked what she used, she replied an insect repellant.
“However, the officers detected the odor of gasoline, and Amber’s boyfriend later found an empty can of gasoline that had been in the garage tossed over a neighbor’s fence.”
Les claimed Amber suffered from mental health and substance abuse issues.
She was transported to the burn center at a Dallas hospital following the harrowing incident.
Les claimed, “Her injuries were deemed ‘non-survivable,’ according to doctors.
“After being taken off life support at family’s request on April 30, she succumbed to her injuries early the next day.”
Les claimed there is evidence she was under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident.
He continued, “Though she had been drug-free for several years and had struggled mightily to turn her life around, she apparently had relapsed and had begun using the drugs again.
“As is well known, people with underlying mental health problems are especially prone to bizarre, delusional behavior when under the influence of such powerful stimulants.”
Les added that family and friends are “stunned and horribly grieved by her tragic death.”
He said, “She was a kind, generous person with a big heart who was loved and admired by many, but who unfortunately also suffered from a debilitating disease.
“She will live in our hearts forever.”
The Parker County Sheriff’s Office in Texas confirmed to The U.S. Sun that they responded to a disturbance call at Amber’s address at 2:01 pm on April 29.
The call was regarding an adult woman.
Air medical was on standby and fire was called.
The Hudson Oaks Police Department also confirmed an incident took place on April 29 around the same time but didn’t provide additional details.
AMI’S ESTRANGEMENT
Alaskan Bush People star Ami has been estranged from her family ever since she married her husband Billy as a teen and moved to Alaska from her native state.
Les told The U.S. Sun of their estrangement in 2020, “We have not heard a word. I haven’t tried to contact her. I want Ami to have a happy life. I don’t want to put pressure on her.”
Ami hasn’t reconciled with her family and didn’t mend her relationship with her mother Earlene before she died in 2018 at 85.
Les said, “When my mom died, we have heard nothing from her. My mother wanted to talk to her daughter. Ami’s heart was broken as well, they were close. Browns are her family now.”
Ami suffered another tragic loss when her husband, Billy, died at the age of 68 in February 2021 after suffering a fatal seizure.
His cause of death was determined as probable cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease.
![Danelle's mom Amber [pictured] died in 2020](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/amis-loss-alaskan-bush-people-879424977.jpg)
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255), chat on 988lifeline.org, or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
