Meri Brown has some tragic news to share with her fans and followers. The 52-year-old Sister Wives star took to Instagram on Friday (Oct. 6) to post a touching and heartbreaking tribute in honor of her older brother, Adam Barber – who passed away on Thursday (Oct. 5), just two months shy of his 55th birthday.

His death comes just five weeks after he decided to ‘not continue his chemo treatment, due to the rapid progression of his cancer & deterioration of his body,’ according to Meri – who wrote of her emotions in a long caption. She expressed her appreciation for all the good (and bad) memories she has had with him.