Cole Brings Plenty, ‘1923’ Actor, Found Dead at 27 After Being Reported Missing

Cole Brings Plenty, an actor in Paramount+’s 1923 who was reported missing earlier this week, has died. He was 27.

The sheriff’s office in Johnson County, Kansas, shared in a news release that deputies were called to Homestead Lane at approximately 11:45 a.m. Friday in reference to an unoccupied vehicle. Authorities said they were searching the area when they “discovered a deceased male in a wooded area away from the vehicle,” who was later identified as Cole.

A cause of death was not immediately available, but the sheriff’s office said it was an ongoing investigation.

On Tuesday, Cole’s uncle Mo Brings Plenty, who also stars in Yellowstone, took to Instagram to ask the public for assistance finding the actor who hadn’t been seen since Sunday in Kansas. The Lawrence Police Department confirmed that he was wanted following an alleged domestic violence incident on March 31.

According to police, officers responded to reports of a female screaming for help on Sunday at an apartment but before they arrived at the scene the suspect had already fled on foot. Authorities said traffic cameras identified Cole as the fleeing suspect, which led police to submit an affidavit to the local district attorney for the arrest of Cole following the incident. “We’ve identified him as the suspect, have probable cause for his arrest, and issued an alert to area agencies,” the Lawrence Police Department wrote in a release on Tuesday.

Authorities in Lawrence have since updated that they’re also at the scene in Johnson County “supporting family and investigators” following Cole’s death.

Later on Friday, Mo took to his social media to share this statement from Cole’s father Joe Brings Plenty Sr. and family: “I am deeply saddened to confirm that my son, Cole, has been found and is no longer with us. 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 post 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.”

Mo had also continued to post on social media throughout the week, asking fans to be on the lookout for Cole. His Instagram post on Thursday said, “We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone in the community who has contributed their time, resources, and support in helping us search for the missing person. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and we are truly thankful for your cooperation and dedication during this challenging time.”

Cole appeared in two episodes of the Yellowstone prequel series 1923 last year, as well as in the shows Into the Wild Frontier and The Tall Tales of Jim Bridger.