Former Swamp Folks forged member and legendary alligator hunter Junior Edwards’ castmates and relations have paid tribute following his demise.
Folks reported that Edwards’ passing was introduced by a number of family members on Saturday, July 26, although his explanation for demise and actual age haven’t been publicly revealed. Junior’s grandson, ‘Lil’ Willie Edwards, beforehand indicated by way of social media earlier this month that the fact star was in failing well being.
In a poignant Fb memorial publish, Willie remembered Junior: “Relaxation simple pawpaw….i do know your most likely working your hoop nets or doing one thing loopy inside these pearly gates…you may be extraordinarily missed pawpaw we love you greater than something!!! Till we meet once more.”
Junior was later memorialized by his former Swamp Folks costar Ashley ‘Deadeye’ Jones, who introduced by way of Instagram that “the world misplaced a legend.”
“Mr Junior Edwards handed away,” Ashley confirmed to her followers. “Please be in prayer for the household! He was one of many best alligator hunters there may be! He was actual hardcore outdoorsman! I watched this man usher in MONSTER gators at Duffys Gasoline Station in Pierre Half LA. This was after a looooong day for each of us and you’ll inform it!”
Swamp Folks viewers responded to Ashley’s publish by sending their condolences and expressing hope that the Historical past actuality present will have a good time Junior’s reminiscence indirectly.
“I hope the present honors the legendary Mr Edwards without end cherished & missed rip,” one fan wrote, whereas one other including: “That’s very very unhappy ….. sending prayers.”
“Going to overlook him on the present. Prayers to his household and grieving buddies,” a 3rd viewer replied.
Junior Edwards in ‘Swamp Folks’ Courtesy YouTube ; Historical past
One other Swamp Folks forged member, Ronnie Adams, inspired his social media followers to maintain the Edwards household of their prayers at this tough time.
“Praying for the Edwards on this time of want!!! Relaxation in peace Junior,” Ronnie responded by way of Instagram.
As talked about, ‘Lil’ Willie initially reached out to grandfather’s followers by way of social media on July 6 to request optimistic ideas for Junior.
“Properly guys, these of you that don’t know … my grandpa has been coping with some well being points,” he defined to his followers. “Y’all maintain him in y’all’s ideas and prayers please…we’d like a miracle. Get higher for us papa, we love you!!!”
Junior was an authentic forged member and mainstay on Historical past’s docuseries Swamp Folks for six seasons, earlier than making a stunning return for season 12 in 2021.
Swamp Folks chronicles the damaging and grueling work of hunters monitoring American alligators within the swamps of the Atchafalaya Basin in southern Louisiana.
Historical past has aired Swamp Folks since August 2010, with its most up-to-date fifteenth season premiering in January 2024. The docudrama has been so profitable for the cable channel that it launched a number of spinoffs, together with an Outback Hunters present set in Australia’s Northern Territory and investigative documentary collection Swamp Mysteries (which was hosted by Swamp Folks forged member Troy Landry). A Florida-based companion format titled Swamp Folks Serpent Invasion adopted Landry and his crew’s makes an attempt to eradicate Burmese pythons from the Everglades.
