My 600-Lb. Life star Dolly Martinez has died at the age of 30, her family introduced over the weekend.
Martinez appeared on Season 10 of the TLC reality show, which premiered in 2021, following morbidly overweight people as they enroll in a health routine and attempt to convey their weight below management.
On Saturday, Martinez’s sister, Lindsey Cooper, introduced the information of her dying on Facebook, tagging different family members within the put up.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my beautiful sister, Dolly. Dolly had the brightest personality she could light up any room with her laughter, her kindness, and her loving spirit. She had a way of making everyone feel special, and her warmth will stay with us forever,” she wrote.
Cooper continued: “While our hearts are broken here, I find comfort in knowing she is now reunited with our dad in heaven. I can only imagine the joy of that reunion. Rest peacefully, Dolly. You will always be loved, always be missed, and never forgotten.”
A reason behind dying was not disclosed.
During her time on My 600-Lb. Life, Martinez — who was then 25 — spoke overtly about her struggles with meals habit and psychological well being.
“The only thing powerful enough to distract me from darker thoughts is food,” she stated throughout her episode. “Food is my go-to drug that takes my pain away. … Food is more than just a pleasure. It’s my reason for existing.”
The episode confirmed her relocating from Fort Worth to Houston, Texas, to be nearer to bariatric surgeon Dr Now, within the hope of qualifying for weight-loss surgical procedure. She finally misplaced round 40 kilos, however was not permitted for the process throughout her time on the present.
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On social media, followers shared their heartfelt messages of condolences within the wake of Martinez’s dying.
“R.I.P Dolly, this is sad to see… You have no idea what challenges people go through in their life and how they can push you down such a painful path. Be kind, there are people reading who could be facing similar struggles,” one individual on X reminded fellow commenters.
“30… that just doesn’t feel right. Life can be so fragile sometimes,” added one other.
“RIP Dolly. She was very young. I enjoyed her episode, and I will rewatch it soon,” wrote a 3rd.
The Independent has contacted TLC for remark.
