HOMESTEAD HORROR: Alaska: The Last Frontier star Otto Kilcher ‘dies aged 73’ leaving fans ‘heartbroken’

FANS of the hit Discovery Channel show Alaska: The Last Frontier have been left in a state of shock following unverified reports that patriarch Otto Kilcher has passed away.

Social media was set ablaze late last night with claims that the legendary tinkerer and cattleman died at 11 PM on January 2, 2026.

TRAGIC REPORTS

The rumors, which first surfaced on tabloid sites, suggest the 73-year-old reality icon passed away peacefully at his wilderness home in Homer, Alaska.

Otto has been a staple of the long-running series since it premiered in 2011, winning over millions of viewers with his eccentric inventions and “can-do” attitude.

‘REST IN PEACE’

Grief-stricken fans have already begun flooding social media platforms with tributes to the father-of-four.

One devastated viewer tweeted: “I can’t believe it. Otto was the heart of the homestead. Prayers for Charlotte and the boys.”

Another added: “A true Alaskan legend. Rest in peace, Otto. The show won’t be the same without you.”

HOAX FEARS

However, despite the outpouring of emotion, there has been no official confirmation from the Kilcher family or Discovery Channel.

The Kilchers have been targets of cruel celebrity death hoaxes in the past.

Eagle-eyed fans have pointed out that Otto’s official Instagram page was active recently, leading many to hope that the news is nothing more than a sick internet prank.

FAMILY LEGACY

Otto, the brother of Atz Kilcher and uncle to pop star Jewel, is known for his incredible ability to fix anything with just a bit of scrap metal.

He lives on the 600-acre homestead with his devoted wife, Charlotte.

The couple has faced numerous health scares on camera before, including Otto’s grueling hernia surgery and various injuries sustained while working the dangerous land.