Kenny Law, one of the stars of the popular Discovery Channel show Moonshiners, passed away at the age of 68. The news was shared last Thursday via the official Facebook account of the show.
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“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Kenny Law. He was a treasured member of our Moonshiners community since season eight,” read the official statement. “We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Shine bright, Kenny.”
The cause of Law’s death was not publicly disclosed.
Kenny Law was a prominent figure in the world of Moonshiners, a show that premiered in 2011 and followed the lives of moonshine distillers in the Appalachian region of the United States. Over 14 seasons, the show highlighted family traditions and artisanal distilling techniques, bringing Kenny Law to the forefront.
In addition to his role on the show, Law was the owner of Law’s Choice Distillery, located in Virginia, which he operated with his cousin, Henry Law. According to the distillery’s official website, the Law family has been producing handcrafted whiskey for over 60 years.
Amanda Bryant, one of the stars of the show, paid tribute to Kenny on her Instagram on Wednesday.
Other notable figures from Moonshiners, such as Mark Ramsey, Tim Smith, and Digger Manes, also mourned the loss of their colleague, recalling his passion for tradition and the community he helped to build.
Sources and images: Instagram @amandabryantmoonshine / Facebook @MoonshinersTV. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
