Mitchell Guist looked much older than he actually was. I state that with nothing but admiration. For many, such a statement would be considered an insult, but to this cross-pollinated Louisiana man, it was merely because he had lived, and lived again in his almost-49 years.
Mitchell Guist died on Monday morning after an incident on the water–the very water that he considered home. He was most famous for his interaction, and the hillbilly ingenuity that he shared with his brother Glenn on the History Channel’s hit series, Swamp People.
Mitchell and his boat mates returned to dock early on Monday, where multiple 9-1-1 calls were placed by individuals present. Several individuals did what they could to revive the unresponsive Guist. It was reported that he experienced a “fall” while on his boat, yet no further details were mentioned.
No official cause of death has been released, yet gross speculation surrounding the incident has suggested that Guist had a heart attack. He would have had his 49th birthday this Friday.
Mitchell Guist possessed an eternally youthful spirit, and was just another classic example of why this show is so popular. In my humble opinion, while the alligator hunting is other worldly, crazy and cool, it’s the sense of satisfaction that these individuals derive from a hard day’s work that makes this show so attractive to viewers. There is something uniquely intriguing about the day to day of the “swamp people.” A contentment that just doesn’t seem to exist in the realm of 9 to 5.
Mitchell Guist: His heart was kind, his laugh was infectious and he’ll be greatly missed by his family, and by those of us who consider ourselves “fans.”
we watch swamp people as a family all the time and you grow to admire these people and the way they live and the twins as we called them one of them will be sadly missed he will be always remembered as bringing a laugh tous we love the show
I watch swamp people every week and love the show, so sorry Glen for your great loss we will all miss him also. May god bless you and your family.
MITCHELL WILL BE MISSED…..GLEN REALLY REALLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS..PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU….GOD BLESS
I have watch swamp people for the last 3 years I love the show and I never miss an episode. I really loved watching Mitchell and his brother go hunting he will be missed very much. Prayers will be with you God Bless.
My wife and I have watched Swamp People from the first episode We love all the cast but my favorite was Glenn and Mitchell. I think their lifestyle is what alot of people would like to do, but don’t have the nerve. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with his family.
he was the only reason i watched the show..R.I.P.Sir….fried gar, gar balls, gar pattie, deep fried gar…YOU WILL BE MISSED
Mitchell will be missed deeply. I enjoyed seeing and hearing him laugh and talk on Swamp People. I just pray for strength for his twin brother Glen cause they were like two peas in a pod. Also, I pray for the family during the healing process.
Man I’m hurt, I feel a loss to and my heart hurts for Glen, life can seem so unfair but the plan is perfect,,,just gotta be strong and have faith,,,
Morning All. Will these People bring back your loved ones or you dear Friends from death! It is God he can do that not these People! So why follow them.
All these People will not let you see the light again it is God the true one. The Davil let’s you follow People like them.
You scare me, you are the one who truly does not understand what God wants from his people, love and compassion and understanding of others. Mitchell was one of God’s people as you are, but from the big heart Mitchell displayed on the show, I know he lived God’s word more than you do.