Junior Edwards from ‘Swamp People’ passes away; know all about the legendary gator hunter - Report

‘

Swamp People

’ star

Junior Edwards

has recently passed away. The news was confirmed online after his grandson shared a post honouring his memory. The news of his sudden demise has left fans and friends of the star heartbroken and shocked, with many paying their tributes to the TV personality online.

Junior Edwards passes away

In an online post shared on July 26, the star’s grandson, “Lil" Willie Edwards, confirmed the news after paying tribute to his grandfather. He shared in his post that, "Rest easy, pawpaw. I know [you’re] probably running your hoop nets or doing something crazy inside those pearly gates." He added, "You will be extremely missed, pawpaw. We love you more than anything!!! Until we meet again”.

As soon as the post was shared online, friends and fans of the star expressed their shock over the matter and even expressed their remorse over the TV star’s sudden demise. Ashley ‘Deadeye’ Jones, who starred on the show along with Junior, also shared her heartfelt note for him, saying, “I’m so so sorry to hear this! Loosing a daddy is incredibly hard! Y’all are in my prayers!!!”She also shared a post on her social media, saying that “We lost a legend!!”. She also called him “one of the greatest alligator hunters in the world” as well.

Fans share their condolences online

Fans of the star also shared how much they loved and looked up to Junior, with one commenting, “My condolences to you all. I am so sorry for your loss. You guys are my favourite on Swamp People. You and your dad got a lot of fight in y'all, which Junior instilled in y'all. I know I'm just a stranger, but I'm sending hugs to you all, but would you give Mama Teresa a hug from me. I'll never forget when Junior and Teresa was taking care of Oscar the Otter, and when it was time to release him back into the wild, Junior teared up, and I just bawled”.

About Junior Edwards

The cause or date behind his demise has not yet been made public; however, his grandson had shared a post earlier this month mentioning how his health had not been the best. The post had read, “Well, guys, those of you that don’t know ... my grandpa has been dealing with some health issues. Y'all keep him in y'all's thoughts and prayers, please…we need a miracle. Get better for us Papa, we love you!!!”.Edwards was a veteran

gator hunter

who starred and rose to fame after his show ‘Swamp People’ went viral in the 2010s. He starred on the show from 2010 to 2015, and was even joined by his son Willie Edwards, as well as his grandson.