Henry Foots appeared on My 600-lb Life season 1, and there is curiosity about what happened to him when the cameras stopped rolling. There are different outcomes for the series' cast members. Some get their lives back and become inspirations, while others struggle to follow rigorous weight loss processes. For Henry, it was exciting to see how far he had come on the show.It's been a while since My 600-lb Life season 1 premiered, so many are curious about what they are doing now. Melissa Morris lost nearly 450 pounds, becoming a true success story, especially after she started working with the series' renowned celebrity surgeon, Dr. Nowzaradan, also known as Dr. Now. Donald Shelton lost nearly half of his body weight through the process, but he continues to live with a rare immune system disorder. Tragically, Henry, along with Ashely Randall, passed away after filming My 600-lb Life.
My 600-Lb Life's Henry Tragically Passed
In 2012, Henry was driving a shuttle bus in Houston, Texas, when he had a medical episode and lost control of the vehicle. According to Click2Houston, the vehicle struck a pedestrian upon losing control, tragically killing her. 11 other passengers aboard the bus were treated for various injuries, but no other deaths occurred. Only a year later, in May 2013, My 600-lb Life's Henry passed away at 54 years old. It is unknown whether Henry's cause of death was related to the crash a year earlier or his weight loss journey, as his official cause of death was never released.
My 600-Lb Life's Henry Had A Difficult Weight Loss Journey
My 600-lb Life star Henry was 47 years old at the start of the show, which tracked his weight loss over seven years. Henry weighed roughly 715 pounds at the start, and he wanted to lose weight before attending his high school reunion. His journey was sometimes frightening; for example, he flat-lined during one of his surgeries. He said that he felt like he had died, and admitted to seeing a light before coming back. Henry eventually weighed 275 pounds, which was very impressive considering what he originally weighed. Henry was also married to Lycurgus "Kirk" Walker at the time of his death.
Throughout his time on My 600-lb Life, Henry dealt with several emotional obstacles on his weight loss journey, including the loss of his father and feelings of shame and despair. Henry's ability to persevere and stay positive was incredibly inspiring as viewers watched him manage to lose an impressive 440 pounds overall. It was heartbreaking to hear about Henry's passing, but he will be remembered for his impressive weight loss journey.
Source: Click2Houston