Summary

My 600-lb Life follows inspiring weight loss journeys but sadly, some stars like Henry Foots and Sean Milliken have passed away.
Despite Dr. Now's help, some like Kelly Mason struggled with health issues related to their weight, leading to tragic outcomes.
These brave reality stars shared their stories with the world, showcasing their struggles and inspiring viewers on their journey.

Some My 600-lb Life stars tragically passed away after their seasons aired and are missed. As one of the best reality TV shows, My 600-Lb Life tells the stories of people who seek the help of renowned weight loss surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzaradan. The show's cast members attempt to change their lives by losing weight. Their journeys often begin with Dr. Now recommending that they lose a certain amount of weight. If they don't, they can't qualify for bariatric surgery. If they follow his program, they are often highly successful. Sometimes, they change their lives entirely for the better by filming the series.

However, some cast members who sought My 600-lb Life's Dr. Nowzaradan's help have sadly passed away since their episodes aired. The series celebs who have died include Henry Foots, Sean Milliken, James King, James "LB" Bonner, Lisa Fleming, and Coliesa McMillian. In addition, Renee Biran, Gina Krasley, Ashley Randall, Laura Ann Perez, and Destinee LaShaee are reality stars who sadly passed away. Tragically, Rob Buchel and Kelly Mason died during filming. As My 600-Lb Life season 12 unfolds, it's time to revisit some of the most beloved stars who have died.

Henry Foots

My 600-Lb Life Season 1

Henry appeared in My 600-lb Life season 1 in 2012. The show's first season chronicled seven years in patients' lives, so fans learned a lot about Henry, who was endearing. He was the first star of the show to pass away. He died in May 2013, shortly after his episode aired, at 54. Henry was 47 when he reached out to Dr. Now for help. He was about 715 pounds and wanted to lose weight before his high school reunion. On the show, Henry flat-lined during his surgery. However, he lost 440 pounds, impressing My 600-lb Life fans.

In 2012, Henry returned to work as a bus driver. Tragically, he had a medical episode a few months later and lost control of a bus. The vehicle struck and killed a 43-year-old woman. Although this was a terrible experience, Henry's 2013 death was reported to have no relation to the accident or his weight. His exact cause of death wasn't made public.

Sean Milliken

My 600-Lb Life Season 4

Sean's My 600-lb Life episode aired in 2016. He weighed over 900 pounds at the start of his journey. With Dr. Now's help, he lost over 400 pounds. After the loss of his beloved mother, Renee, in 2017, Sean was living with grief. By 2019, he had gained over 250 pounds and was admitted to the hospital, where he'd lost that weight. When he was released from the hospital, he regained the weight, and Dr. Now again hospitalized him. However, two weeks after returning to the hospital, Sean died at the age of 29 from cardiac arrest resulting from an infection.

Kelly Mason

My 600-Lb Life Season 7

Kelly appeared on My 600-lb Life season 7 and was the second person to pass away during filming. She was 41 years old and over 700 pounds when she began her weight-loss journey. She was nearly immobile when she sought help from Dr. Now. She had previously been hospitalized for shortness of breath and congestive heart failure.

Kelly lost 220 pounds and was approved for weight-loss surgery. She then lost another 100 pounds. However, in February 2019, she passed away in her sleep a few days before her 42nd birthday due to cardiac arrest. Kelly's death saddened Dr. Now. He said that it was not a result of her relapsing back into her old eating habits but from the damage that her weight had done to her heart.

My 600-lb Life is a heart-wrenching reality show about real people trying to overcome serious health problems. Unfortunately, they are not always able to do this. Despite their best efforts (and Dr. Now's), it is sometimes too late for them to recover. These My 600-lb Life stars were brave enough to share their journeys with the world and will always be remembered.