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One free scan finds every outdated or missing driver and matches the right update for your exact hardware.Free scan · exact hardware matchYes. William “Junior” Lawrence Edwards Jr., the commercial fisherman and Swamp People cast member known as the “King of the Swamp,” died at home on July 26, 2025, aged 61. His obituary says he died after a battle with colon cancer.
What happened to Junior Edwards?
Edwards died at home on July 26, 2025, according to his obituary, published by Wilbert Funeral Home and carried by Legacy.com. The obituary says he had been battling colon cancer. The cause is attributed to the obituary; no separate medical or coroner’s statement is cited here.
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Initial coverage on July 26 and 27 said his age and cause of death were not yet known. The later obituary supplied those details.
How old was Junior Edwards?
Edwards was 61, according to the obituary. His exact birth date is not established by the reported age, so it should not be inferred from it.
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Who was Junior Edwards on Swamp People?
Edwards was a commercial fisherman and a star of the History Channel series, where he was known as the “King of the Swamp.” HISTORY’s official listing for Season 2, Episode 7, “Gator Gauntlet”, names Junior Edwards and Willie; the episode aired March 31, 2011.
TVLine reported that Edwards appeared in Seasons 1 through 6 and returned for Season 12. His on-screen career therefore spanned the show’s early seasons and a later return.
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How family and cast members responded
TVLine reported that his grandson, “Lil” Willie Edwards, posted a farewell and castmate Ashley “Deadeye” Jones shared a tribute. The obituary identifies his wife as Theresa Edwards. Funeral services and burial arrangements listed in the obituary took place in Plaquemine, Louisiana, in July 2025.
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