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Yellowstone spinoff 1923 star Cole Brings Plenty was found dead days after he was named a suspect in a domestic violence case. What happened to Cole Brings Plenty, and how did he die? Discover what we know so far about the young actor’s death.
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On April 5, 2024, at around 11:45 a.m., Cole Brings Plenty’s body was found in a rural area of Johnson County, Kansas, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, after deputies received reports about an unoccupied car.
In a press release, the authorities shared that the deputies “discovered a deceased male in a wooded area away from the vehicle,” who was later identified as Brings Plenty. A cause of death has not been revealed, as the case remains under investigation.
Brings Plenty is the nephew of Yellowstone star Mo Brings Plenty and a recurring actor in 1923, a prequel to Yellowstone. He portrayssheepherder Pete Plenty Clouds.
On April 2,Lawrence Kansas Police Department identified Brings Plenty as the suspect in an alleged domestic violence incident at an apartment complex on Sunday morning. “Officers responded to reports of a female screaming for help, but the suspect fled before officers arrived. The investigation identified Brings Plenty and traffic cameras showed him leaving the city immediately after the incident, traveling southbound on 59 Highway,” the officials wrote on Facebook.
Authorities added that they identified Cole as the suspect and had “probable cause for his arrest, and issued an alert to area agencies.”
Mo shared a missing person’s poster on Instagram at the time and asked the public for help finding his nephew. In the post, he wrote that Cole had been last seen on the evening of March 31 in a white Ford Explorer. According to the poster, the 27-year-old was last seen spotted in Lawrence, Kansas, in his car in the “early morning hours.” In the following days, Mo shared two more missing-person posters stating what they know and don’t know about the case.
After Brings Plenty’s body was eventually found, his uncle penned an emotional statement on Instagram and thanked everyone who joined in the search for Cole.
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“I am deeply saddened to confirm that my son, Cole, has been found and is no longer with us,” he wrote. “We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for the prayers and positive thoughts you sent for Cole. We would also like to thank everyone who came to walk beside us as we searched for my son and provided the resources we needed to expand our search areas. I learned this week how many people knew the goodness in Cole’s heart and loved him.”
The Yellowstone star continued, “During this incredibly difficult time, we ask for privacy as we process our grief and figure out how we move forward. Please know we appreciate you and appreciate your understanding.”
Officials say the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should call the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office at 913-782-0720.
Check out our gallery on Yellowstone cast salaries and find out which actor makes the most on the Western series.
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<p>Wondering how much your favorite actors make on <em>Yellowstone</em>? We’re diving into the cast salaries (and net worths) of the stars on Paramount’s western drama. Keep scrolling to see which actor makes the most per episode.</p>
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<p>On <em>Yellowstone</em>, Kelsey Asbille Chow (Monica Dutton) is reported to make about $200,000 per episode and $2.8 million in Season 5 (if all 14 episodes air). Her net worth is above six figures at $3 million, <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/actors/kelsey-chow-net-worth/">Celebrity Net Worth</a> reports. She earned her big break as Gigi on the teen drama <em>One Tree Hill</em> and also starred in <em>Pair of Kings, Teen Wolf </em>and <em>Embeds</em>. Her film roles include <em>The Amazing Spider-Man, The Wine of Summer, Wind River</em>and more.</p>
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<p>Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler) joins a number of castmates (other than Costner) who reportedly $200,000 per episode and $2.8 million in Season 5. The actor’s net worth is on the higher end at $8 million, <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/actors/cole-hauser-net-worth/">Celebrity Net Worth</a> says. The actor is no stranger to starring on the big screen. He’s appeared in<em> Good Will Hunting, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Transcendence, Tigerland, Dazed and Confused</em> and more, as well as the police crime series’ <em>High Incident and Rogue.</em></p>
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<p>It’s also reported that Luke Grimes (Kayce Dutton) makes $200,000 per episode and $2.8 per season of<em>Yellowstone</em>. The actor has a net worth of $500,000 thousand, according to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/actors/luke-grimes-net-worth/">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, which is on the smaller end compared to more established actors on the show. Other than <em>Yellowstone</em>, he’s best known for his roles in <em>American Sniper</em> and the <em>Fifty Shades of Grey</em> trilogy.</p>
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<p>Like Grimes and Hauser, Wes Bentley (Jamie Dutton) is also allegedly making about $200,000 per episode of <em>Yellowstone </em>and $2.8 million in Season 5. His net worth is slightly lower than Reilly’s, and it’s reported that he’s worth $3 million, according to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/actors/wes-bentley-net-worth/">Celebrity Net Worth</a>. Bentley has also been a core cast member since the show’s first season. The actor has starred in films like <em>Mission: Impossible, Interstellar, The Hunger Games, Ghost Rider</em> and more, as well as series like <em>American Horror Story, Hotel </em>and <em>Roanoke.</em></p>
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<p>On <em>Yellowstone</em>, Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton) is reportedly making $200,000 per episode on Season 5. At the conclusion of Season 5, part two, she could be racking in $2.8 million for 14 episodes. Reilly’s network is estimated to be around $5 million, according to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/actors/kelly-reilly-net-worth/">Celebrity Net Worth</a>. (This is much less than Costner, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/soaps/news/669592/kevin-costner-salary/">whose net worth is reported</a> to be around $250 million). Reilly is also known for her roles in <em>Sherlock Holmes, Eden Lake,</em> <em>10×10</em> and <em>Pride & Prejudice</em>, and the TV dramas <em>True Detective</em> and <em>Britannia.</em></p>
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<p>It’s unknown how much Gil Birmingham (Thomas Rainwater) makes per episode of <em>Yellowstone</em>, but we estimate that the longtime actor could be making between $200,000 to $500,000 per episode. Due to his vast experience, we suspect that he’s making more than the other cast members on the show (other than Costner).According to <a href="https://www.looper.com/728398/this-is-how-much-money-gil-birmingham-from-yellowstone-is-actually-worth/"><em>Looper</em></a>, Birmingham’s net worth is an impressive $185 million, which makes him the second richest actor on <em>Yellowstone</em> behind Costner. He’s perhaps the most known for his role as Billy Black in <em>The </em><em>Twilight </em>Saga. He’s also appeared in other modern westerns written by creator Taylor Sheridan, including <em>Hell or High Water </em>and <em>Wind River.</em></p>
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