Note: This article discusses addiction issues.

Actor Kevin Costner was at the helm of the all-star cast as the family patriarch, John Dutton.

As their characters battle their demons on-screen, their acting counterparts endure hardships off-screen.

The Season 5 cast of Yellowstone pose for a photo

Supposedly, Costner left because of scheduling conflicts between “Yellowstone” and his “Horizon” film series.

This phrasing subtly suggests the split wasn’t as affable as fans were initially led to believe.

“I lost everything in the fire.

Kevin Costner attends a movie premiere

He was able toovercome his addictionand has been sober for more than a decade.

“He just wanted me to be better.

If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available.

Wes Bentley looks off into the distance

Visit theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration websiteor contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Michael died from pancreatic cancer.

When she learned he was sick, Jen said toPeople, “I was not ready.

Jen Landon stands on the red carpet at a Yellowstone premiere

I wasn’t ready to hear it at all, not at all.”

Several years after that interview, Jen and one of her siblings reflected on their dad’s legacy.

“I knew if he was doing well or not well on any given day.

Mo Brings Plenty and Brecken Merrill pose for the camera

When he passed away, I suddenly saw things differently and questioned everything.

The former, a Lakota actor, lost his nephew, Cole Brings Plenty, in April 2024.

“He was my mini-me, and I still love him.

Cole Hauser smiles at the Yellowstone Season 5 premiere

But he was my smile, too” (viaThe Oklahoman).

Mo’s co-star Brecken Merrell is also no stranger to mourning lost family members.

“Pour a cold one out for one helluva guy!”

he wrote (viaK94.5).

Thankfully, Betty survived, but the event traumatized Merrell and his family.

His bail was set at $15,000.

“We will meet again.

Bye for now.”