Junior Edwards' castmates pay tribute as Swamp People star passes away
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Swamp People star Junior Edwards (Image via YouTube/ HISTORY)Junior Edwards, a beloved figure from History Channel's Swamp People, passed away recently. His grandson, Lil Willie Edwards, confirmed the news on July 26, 2025, on Facebook, as People reported.
Announcing the tragedy on social media, he penned a beautiful tribute for his granddad, noting,
"Rest easy pawpaw….i know your 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"
Cast members and fans of the renowned show expressed their grief upon hearing the news of his passing on social media. As of now, no official information on the reason for his death or other details has been disclosed, the outlet confirmed.
Swamp People cast and netizens remember Junior Edwards
Fellow cast member Ashley 'Deadeye' Jones honored Junior's memory on Instagram, calling him "a legend" and praising his skills as one of the "greatest alligator hunters." Sharing a selfie with the iconic alum, she penned in an emotional post,
"The world lost a legend! Mr Junior Edwards passed away! Please be in prayer for the family! He was 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."
Recalling one of their tiring days at work, Jones further wrote in her caption,
"This was after a looooong day for both of us and you can tell it! Glad we took a second for a pic!"
As per Us Weekly, Ronnie Adams of Swamp People also paid tribute to Junior's memory on Instagram.
Mourning Edwards' loss and praying for his family, he wrote on the social media platform,
"Praying for the Edward’s in this time of need!!! Rest in peace Junior!!!"
Fans and admirers of Swamp People expressed their thoughts and mourned Edwards' loss by commenting on Ashley 'Deadeye' Jones and Ronnie Adams' Instagram post. They have showered love, affection, and appreciation for the late member of the American reality television series.
A netizen commented,
"Oh no…..Junior didn’t look very old. Will be in my prayers. 😢😢"
Recounting moments of watching Junior on the screen, another Instagrammer wrote,
"RIP Junior. I loved watching you go after those gators."
Hoping and praying for the Edwards family, an internet user left a remark, noting,
"Ohh no. !! 😢 So sorry for your loss and his family's Loss , 🙏 his family and all you guys and gals are in our prayers 🙏"
An Instagrammer expressed their grief under Ronnie's Instagram post, sharing,
"My heart goes out to the family. I always loved the interactions between him and his lovely wife. They were an amazing couple"
A fan commented,
"He was my favorite. Praying for the Edwards 🙏🏽"
Before the news of Junior Edwards was confirmed on social media, his grandson, Lil Willie Edwards, shared his health update on social media earlier this month. As People reported, Willie shared on July 6,
"Well guys, those of you that don’t know ... my grandpa has been dealing with some health issues."
He further noted,
"Y'all keep him in y'all's thoughts and prayers please…we need a miracle. Get better for us papa, we love you!!!"
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