The head of the family, 68-year-oldBilly Bush, has died after experiencing a seizure.

The family announced his passing in a statement shared by sons Bear andNoah Brownon Instagram.

“We are heartbroken to announce that ourbeloved patriarchBilly Brown passed away last night after suffering from a seizure.

Billy Brown posing with family

We plan to honor his legacy going forward, and to continue with hisdream.

We ask for privacy and prayers during this painful time.”

The Brown family is surely feeling the heartbreak of this sudden loss.

Billy Brown with his family

For a tight-knit family like the Browns, it can be incredibly challenging.

But all of Billy’s seven children enjoyed close relationships with their dad.

Rainy Brown shared her own feelings in anInstagram tributeto her father.

“I lost a true friend.

Not forever, but only in this world,” Billy’s 18-year-old youngest child wrote.

“just hold my family in your thoughts and prayers, especially my mother.

kindly hold yourfamilytight for me.

Words cannot express how wonderful he was and is.

But I will say, the closest thing to an angel I’ve ever known.

God bless you dad.

I love and miss you dearly.

You will always be my hero.

God bless everyone.”