Dolly Martinez dead: My 600-Lb Life star dies at 30 as family say they are ‘heartbroken’
A TLC reality TV star has died at the age of 30, with Dolly Martinez’s sister confirming the My 600-Lb Life star’s death in a devastating social media statement
Dolly Martinez has died(Image: TLC)
A reality TV star has died at the age of 30. Dolly Martinez rose to fame on TLC’s hit series My 600-Lb Life. Now, her sister has confirmed the tragic news in a heartbreaking social media post.
She wrote on Facebook: “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.” The statement went on: “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.” The cause of death is yet to be revealed.
Followers quickly shared messages of support and condolence in the comments sectionof the post. One user wrote: “I’m so sorry for y’all’s loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Dolly Fay Richards in Feb 2023 at Great Wolf Lodge.
“We have been friends ever since. She was so nice and loving to us. Always uplifting. If there is anything y’all need please let me know. Hugs.”
Another added: “My biggest condolences to your family and everyone involved, she was truly an amazing woman and being her friend was a gift. Love, hugs, and prayers to all!!”
And a third wrote: “I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. I had talked to her several times online and she had friended me on facebook.
“She was so very sweet and kind to me. I hope she has found peace and joy with her dad. I am just so sad. I was just so hopeful for her. That show did not do her justice.”
Dolly featured in season 10 of the popular stateside show. Her series aired in January 2022 Dolly was 25 years old at the time.
During her series, Dolly candidly revealed her struggles with her mental health and food addiction. At the beginning of her process, she weighed in at 593 pounds.
She required extra oxygen and assistance in order to get by daily. She was hoping to qualify for weight loss surgery and had been trying to lose weight during the series.
Despite shedding 40 pounds, it sadly wasn’t enough at the time to qualify for the operation. The description for her debut on the show read: “25-year-old Dolly relies on food to distract her from ‘darker thoughts,’ especially during her turbulent childhood.
“But with her food addiction vastly affecting her health, she visits Dr Now for an appointment.”
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