Hudson’s family, devastated by the loss, released a statement to Metro. “We are heartbroken and overwhelmed with grief and pain at the loss of Hudson,” they said. “His memory and light will be remembered by all who knew and loved him. We ask for privacy and respect during this difficult time.”
A spokesperson for the Honolulu Medical Examiner confirmed to PEOPLE that Hudson died of a gunshot wound to the head in a suspected suicide on the island of Oahu. The tragedy’s specific timing was not disclosed.
Hudson lived in Hawaii with his wife, Carlie. The couple had moved to Oahu in 2019.
Hudson was the oldest of Michael’s three children with his wife, DeAnna Madsen. They also have two sons, Calvin and Luke. Michael has two older sons, Christian and Max, from his previous marriage to Jeannine Bisignano.
