Kenny Legislation, star of the Discovery Channel sequence “Moonshiners,” has died. He was 68.
“With sorrow, we announce that Everett ‘Kenny’ Law passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones,” Legislation’s household mentioned in an announcement posted to Fb Wednesday.
“Thank you to everyone so far for the outpouring of love, support and prayers,” the assertion concluded.
In a separate publish, the household wrote, “We love you and are already lost without you! Please look over us as you always have! SHINE On Brother!”
A 3rd-generation moonshine distiller, Legislation and his cousin, Henry Lee Legislation, owned and operated Legislation’s Selection Distillery in Franklin County, Virginia, the place they made and offered authorized moonshine.
Legislation died in a neighborhood hospital, Henry instructed TMZ Thursday.
The truth TV favourite suffered a mess of well being points in recent times, in accordance with Henry, together with a coronary heart assault in 2024, diabetes, and a blood an infection that mixed together with his different illnesses and led him to be hospitalized a month in the past. Ultimately, Legislation’s physique “wore out” after battling the an infection and his different situations, Henry mentioned.
Henry additionally instructed TMZ that Legislation was surrounded by his household when he died.
Centered on Appalachian moonshiners who stick with it a 200-year-old custom in Franklin County, Virginia — a ok a the “moonshine capital of the world” — “Moonshiners” debuted on the Discovery Channel in 2011 and has featured Legislation all through its 14 seasons.
Legislation “found notoriety” because of the truth present, in accordance with his obituary.
“He was a true outlaw – rebellious, fun-loving, charming, and tough as nails, yet soft-hearted toward those he loved,” the obit continued. “He truly enjoyed meeting fans of the show in-person, and often remarked how kind and supportive they are.”
Dubbed a “cat with nine lives,” Legislation was no stranger to peril. He emerged unscathed when a propane explosion set fireplace to a constructing he was in throughout a moonshining operation in 1977, solely to undergo extreme burns after operating again into the flames to avoid wasting his father. The beloved distiller made a full restoration, although, and “went back to his outlaw ways.”
Buddies of Legislation’s paid tribute to the TV star after his passing.
“You will be dearly missed, it was an Honor to know you and call you my friend. Rest Easy Big Guy,” wrote Legislation’s “Moonshiners” castmate Amanda Bryant on Instagram.
“RIP my friend. A legendary Kenny Law,” photographer Kenny Webster wrote in a publish.
He’s survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kenzie and Nathan Wright; grandsons, Atlas and Fox Wright; brothers, David Legislation and Ronnie (Suzanne) Legislation; cousin, Henry Lee Legislation; and plenty of beloved aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins.
A funeral is scheduled for Saturday at Flora Funeral Chapel in Rocky Mount, Virginia.
