My 600-lb. Life star Larry Myers Jr. died. He was 49 years old.
Myers – ‘Mr. Buttermilk Biscuits’ celebrated her 49th birthday on June 10, after a video of her singing about food at a chicken restaurant went viral – a week before her cousin Todd Darrell confirmed her death on Facebook on Sunday.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of my beloved cousin Larry Myers,” Cousin Darrell posted on June 17.
Most of you know him as Mr. Ayran Biscuit. We would be very happy if you could help us. Larry put up a good fight. He has overcome some of the greatest Challenges he has ever had to face. Rest in peace Junior, you will be missed.
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“Thanks and blessings to all. Please keep our family in your prayers.”
According to a report from Page Six, the former reality contestant died on June 13, three days after his 49th birthday.
Myers appeared My 600-lb. Life The aspiring gospel singer was bedridden at 940 pounds, and in the 13th episode titled “Larry’s Journey,” she explains that her mother and niece’s death caused her to overeat and gain weight.
Myers’ cousin posted a GoFundMe page alongside a Facebook message set up by Myers’ god sister Sonya Hines-Hall asking for donations to TLC’s funeral. star.
Larry Myers Jr. Facebook
“[Myers’] Struggling with weight gain/loss has never lessened her urge to show love and kindness to everyone she meets,” she writes on the page. “As a family, we want to bring our beloved Larry home once again so we can bury him with dignity and respect.
“The cost of doing this is more than we can afford, and we’re asking for your help. Thank you in advance for your kindness and support.” On Tuesday, Darrell reposted his GoFundMe page on Facebook, captioning his post, “Rest Well Cuzzy !!! 💔💔”.
It was released in March 2022. Ricky Smiley Morning Show and she told Smiley she was “trying to get my life back in order.” Myers explained that he was “depressed… back to his old ways” and gained 200 pounds, but had undergone surgery and had already lost 100 pounds.
Myers was seen adopting a healthier lifestyle as he was pictured boxing and eating salad on Facebook before his death. On May 25, he posted a video on Facebook showing him at least 12 months ago.
In the post that showed him trying to climb the stairs, Myers wrote, “I have a video taken over a year ago. It was never shown in the presence of my God. The way I can move now is God is a good God.”
Larry Myers Jr. Facebook
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The news of Myers’ death followed his friend. My 600-lb. Life star Patrick Macon heard some hard truths about his life potential from his doctor in March.
Weighing in at 657 pounds, Patrick turned to Houston-based bariatric surgeon Dr. Younan turned to Nowzaradan. After making little effort to stick to Nowzaradan’s diet and gaining even more weight within six months, Nowzaradan was brutally honest with Patrick.
Nowzaradan said, “You come here and you clearly don’t take it seriously and you think it’s a joke. But there’s no magic to save you.” “I will not save you, nor will your wife or daughter.”