Kenny Law.Photo:Discovery
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Kenny Law, who was best known for starring on Discovery Channel’sMoonshiners, has died. He was 68.
Law’s Choice Distillery announced news of the Virginia-based distiller’s death in aFacebook poston Wednesday, Jan. 15.
“We will share his obituary as soon as possible,” the post continued. “Thank you to everyone so far for the outpouring of love, support and prayers.”
Kenny’s cousin Henry Law — who ran Law’s Choice Distillery with Kenny — toldTMZthat the television personality died at a local hospital after suffering from several health struggles, including heart problems and diabetes, over the years. He was reportedly hospitalized due to a blood infection.
No official cause of death has been released.
The distillery did not immediately return PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Kenny starred on Discovery’sMoonshiners, which has run for 14 seasons, beginning in 2011. The docuseries chronicles “a diverse group of people living in Appalachia who carry on a 200-year-old tradition passed down from their forefathers, making moonshine,” according to an official synopsis.
“We’re deeply saddened about Kenny Law’s passing. He was a treasured member of our Moonshiners community since season eight,”the postread. “We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Shine on, Kenny”
Moonshinersstar Amanda Bryant remembered her late costar in a touching tribute onFacebook.
“Last Night We Lost a True Legend, Kenny Law from our Moonshiner Family,” she wrote. “You will be dearly missed, it was an Honor to know you and call you my friend. Rest Easy Big Guy.”
She continued, “Prayers for the whole Law family in this time. They are dear friends of mine and my heart breaks for each of them. Rest In Peace Kenny Law Much Respect to you Always.”
According tohis obituary, Kenny was “a true outlaw – rebellious, fun-loving, charming, and tough as nails, yet soft-hearted toward those he loved.”
Kenny Law.Discovery
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“He was a third-generation moonshiner, following in the footsteps of his father and grandpa, Owen Law. He experienced many perils in life but miraculously, he seemed to be a ‘cat with nine lives.’”
After gaining fame as star ofMoonshiners, he “truly enjoyed meeting fans of the show in-person, and often remarked how kind and supportive they are," the obit stated.
Kenny’s “proudest accomplishment” was “his daughter, who he always said was his pride and joy.”
A visitation will be held on Jan. 17 at Flora Funeral Service in Rocky Mount, Virginia with funeral services being conducted the following day at Flora Funeral Chapel.
source: people.com