Rest in Peace!!! “Mama June” Star Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson just announced that her beloved father, Mike “Sugar Bear” Thompson, passed away at the age of 53.

Fans of the Honey Boo Boo and Mama June franchise are in deep mourning today, as devastating news has been confirmed: Mike “Sugar Bear” Thompson has tragically passed away following a fatal car accident. The longtime reality TV personality, beloved for his gentle nature and unshakeable love for his daughter Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson, was only in his early 50s.

According to early reports, the crash occurred late in the evening when Sugar Bear’s vehicle was struck during a multi-car collision. Despite emergency responders’ efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. His family was notified shortly after, leaving them completely heartbroken and in shock.

This loss weighs especially heavy on those who watched Sugar Bear’s journey for more than a decade across TLC shows including Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Mama June: From Not to Hot, and Family Crisis. Although he lived a quiet life away from the cameras in recent years, he remained a familiar and cherished figure to fans worldwide.

For many viewers, Sugar Bear was remembered as a humble, soft-spoken, deeply devoted father. His relationship with Alana—though complicated by custody battles, personal struggles, and distance—was marked by genuine affection. People close to him say that despite everything he faced, “Sugar Bear always loved his daughter more than anything.”

Friends and family are said to be “in pieces,” with insiders describing Alana as “absolutely shattered” after receiving the news. Mama June is reportedly supporting her daughter through this unimaginable loss. Those who knew Sugar Bear say he had recently been trying to rebuild his health, repair relationships, and move forward with more positivity and stability in his life.

As tributes pour in across social media, fans are sharing their favorite memories—his one-liners, his shy smile, his emotional father-daughter moments—and expressing disbelief that he is truly gone.

This tragic loss serves as a sobering reminder of how fragile life can be.

Please keep Alana, the Thompson family, and all who loved Sugar Bear in your prayers during this heartbreaking time.
May he rest in peace. 🕊️💔