But Brandon has since stepped away from the spotlight, which has sparked rumors.

One gator hunter related to the Landry clan once allegedlyclaimed that Brandons Cajun wasnt realand was fabricated by production.

Years later, a false rumor circulated online, claiming that something tragic had happened to Brandon.

Brandon Landry from Swamp People.

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The confusion stemmed from theobituary of another Louisiana man also named Brandon Landry.

Some fans mistakenly assumed it referred to the formerSwamp Peoplecast member.

In reality,Swamp People’s Brandon is alive and well, just living a quiet life off-screen.

Troy Landry with his sons Jacob and Clint Landry.

Image via Brandon Hotard/Facebook

The baby was born after an emergency C-section and initially spent time in the ICU.

Crue was ultimatelydiagnosed with biliary atresia a rare condition in which the livers bile ducts are blocked.

Despite early corrective surgery, the disease tragically progressed into end-stage liver failure.

Brandon Hotard Landry smiling for a picture.

Image via Brandon Hotard/Facebook

ByJanuary 2025, Crue was officially placed on the transplant listat Texas Childrens Hospital in Houston.

Crue almost received a transplant in February, but the liver was ultimately a mismatch.

As of April 2025, Crue remains on the transplant list.

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Professionally, his last confirmed job was as an estimating manager at Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, La.

a role he began in late 2013.

His current employment status, however, remains unclear.

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Hunting gators, hauling checks.

Brandons low-key, learning-on-the-job arc doesnt exactly fit the current mold.

As of now, no response has been received.

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