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My 600-Lb. Life star Dolly Martinez dies aged 30, as family say they are rCyheartbrokenrCO
Emma Crabtree , Weekend US Editor
Published: 19:45, 12 Apr 2026
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Updated: 20:03, 12 Apr 2026
MY 600-LB. Life star Dolly Martinez has died at the age of 30, her sister
has confirmed.
The TLC star died on Saturday, Lindsey Cooper shared in a heartbreaking
social media post.
rCLIt is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my beautiful sister, Dolly,rCY she wrote.
rCLDolly had the brightest personality she could light up any room with her laughter, her kindness, and her loving spirit.
rCLShe had a way of making everyone feel special, and her warmth will stay with us forever.rCY
Her family has not revealed a cause of death but hours before confirming
her sisterrCOs death, Lindsey wrote on Facebook that Dolly was in hospital rCLfighting for her life.rCY
rCLWhile 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,rCY her sister said.
rCLRest peacefully, Dolly. You will always be loved, always be missed, and never forgotten.rCY
Dolly featured in season 10 of the television show which aired in January
2022 when she was 25 years old.
During her time on the show, she bravely opened up about her poor mental health and struggles with food addiction.
She started the process at 593 pounds which meant she needed extra oxygen
and assistance to live her day to day life.
Dolly had already suffered from congestive heart failure as a result of
her weight.
Originally from Fort Worth, she moved to Houston where she hoped she would
be able to get weight loss surgery.
Despite losing 40 pounds while on the TLC show, she did not qualify for
the procedure.
Her Instagram account details numerous struggles throughout her life.
While private, the bio states, rCLNot homeless anymore. Living day by day.rCY
During her time on the show, it was revealed that Dolly and her estranged husband were unable to look after their daughter who was removed from
their care at just 6 days old by Child Protective Services.
It is understood that the child remains under the guardianship of DollyrCOs mother.
After returning to live with her husband, his alleged abusive behavior saw Dolly enter a homeless shelter, according to IMDB.
DollyrCOs death comes less than a year after fellow My 600-lb. Life alum Latonya Pottain died at the age of 40 from congestive heart failure.
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