December 11, 2024 – Rumors are spreading online about Mike “Sugar Bear” Thompson. He is the father of Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson. Several fan pages claimed he died in a traffic accident on December 10.
These claims are false. Sugar Bear Thompson is alive. The viral posts on Facebook are a hoax.
Who is Sugar Bear Thompson?
Mike Thompson became famous on the reality show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. He later appeared on other TV programs. These include Family Feud, Dr. Phil, and Marriage Bootcamp.
He met Alana’s mother, June Shannon, online in 2004. Their daughter Alana was born in 2005. The couple split in 2014 after rumors of his affairs.
His Life After the Show
Sugar Bear married his second wife, Jennifer Lamb, in 2017. They divorced in 2022. In 2023, reports said he entered a rehab facility. TMZ reported he was struggling with prescription medication. He was also dealing with depression and anxiety.
The report said he became friends with former basketball player Lamar Odom. He supposedly entered Odom’s rehab center in Louisiana.
Estranged from His Daughter
Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson has confirmed she is not in contact with her father. She spoke about it in June 2024 during a press tour.
“I haven’t talked to him in a very long time,” Alana said. “I don’t care to communicate with him. I literally don’t care to see him at all.”
Her mother, June Shannon, said she last saw Mike during a custody battle in 2022.
Alana is now a college student. She is studying nursing at Regis University. She praised her former brother-in-law, Josh Efird, for being a good father figure.
Where is Sugar Bear Now?
Sugar Bear Thompson remains active on social media. A report in May 2022 said he was dating a woman named Heather Rood. It is unclear if they are still together.
Fans should ignore the false death rumors. Mike “Sugar Bear” Thompson is alive.