Kenny Law, who starred on the Discovery Channel docuseries Moonshiners, has died. He was 68.
Kenny’s death was announced via a Facebook post by Law’s Choice Distillery on Wednesday, January 15.
“With sorrow, we announce that Everett ‘Kenny’ Law passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. 🕊️” the post read. “We will share his obituary as soon as possible. Thank you to everyone so far for the outpouring of love, support and prayers. ❤️🩹”
The post was accompanied by a photo of the third-generation, Virginia-based distiller sitting beside a creek holding a bottle of moonshine.
No official cause of death has been released. However, Kenny’s cousin Henry Law, who ran Law’s Choice Distillery with Kenny, told TMZ on Thursday, January 16 that Kenny died at a local hospital after suffering multiple health issues over the past few years.
According to Henry, Kenny suffered a heart attack in 2024 and had been dealing with heart trouble. In addition, he struggled with diabetes amid his health struggles, per TMZ.
Kenny was best known for starring in Moonshiners, which premiered in 2011 and is currently in season 14. According to Discovery, the series follows “a diverse group of people living in Appalachia who carry on a 200-year-old tradition passed down from their forefathers, making moonshine.”
Kenny Law. Discovery Australia
Kenny’s Moonshiners costar Amanda Bryant, 32, honored the late distiller with a tribute via social media.
“Last Night We Lost a True Legend, Kenny Law from our Moonshiner Family,” she wrote via Facebook. “You will be dearly missed, it was an Honor to know you and call you my friend. Rest Easy Big Guy.”
She added, “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.”
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The official Moonshiners Facebook page also paid tribute to Kenny with a touching post following his death.
“We’re deeply saddened about Kenny Law’s passing. He was a treasured member of our Moonshiners community since season eight,” the post read. “We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Shine on, Kenny.”
According to his obituary, Kenny is survived by “his daughter and son-in-law, Kenzie and Nathan Wright; grandsons, Atlas and Fox Wright; brothers, David Law and Ronnie (Suzanne) Law; cousin, Henry Lee Law who was like a brother to him; and many beloved aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins.”