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Epoch Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
‘Floribama Shore' Star Kirk Medas Dies at 33 Following Battle With Necrotizing Pancreatitis
Kirk Medas, best known for his role on MTV's reality series 'Floribama Shore,' died on May 2 after a prolonged hospitalization due to severe complications from necrotizing pancreatitis. He was 33. 'We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Kirk Medas, a beloved member of the 'Floribama Shore' family,' MTV wrote in a Medas was admitted to a Miami-area intensive care unit in mid-April, where he was placed on a ventilator and remained for nearly two weeks. Kirk's father confirmed that his son ultimately succumbed to liver failure, according to According to the Cleveland Clinic, necrotizing pancreatitis occurs when inflammation in the pancreas leads to the death of pancreatic tissue, potentially causing severe complications, including infection and organ failure. In Medas's case, the condition led to sepsis and eventual liver failure. Prior to Kirk's death, close friends and former co-stars, including Aimee Hall and Nilsa Prowant, shared updates about his condition and urged fans to contribute to a GoFundMe campaign launched by his mother. The fundraiser, which was later updated to include funeral costs, raised more than $36,000. 'He has no medical insurance, so your donations will be greatly appreciated,' the campaign description read. Hall, who appeared alongside Medas on 'Floribama Shore' from 2017 to 2020, revealed on May 1 that he had been sedated and on a ventilator. Related Stories 5/3/2025 4/30/2025 'I've been lucky enough to stay connected through FaceTime with his roommates and close friends who've been keeping us updated daily,' she Prowant, another co-star and longtime friend, also shared a video to She also shared her plans to send all the money she raised from the post directly to Medas's mother to support his recovery. 'One of the toughest things I've had to go through is seeing someone who's like my brother fighting like he is.' Medas was featured in 25 episodes of 'Floribama Shore,' which ran for four seasons as a successor to MTV's 'Jersey Shore.' The show followed eight young adults living together in the Florida Panhandle and debuted in 2017.
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Reality TV star Kirk Medas revealed ‘only regret' and feeling ‘far from perfect' in tragic final posts before death
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) REALITY TV star Kirk Medas revealed his "only regret" in life with a series of tragic social media posts just weeks before his death. Beloved MTV ace Medas revealed he had been trying hard to turn his life around over the past 12 months in one of his final Instagram posts. 6 Late reality TV star Kirk Medas shared a video online where he revealed his 'only regret' in life just weeks before his death Credit: Instagram 6 The final ever social media post of Medas showed him smiling in Miami Credit: Instagram 6 Medas shared the video with a now heartbreaking caption about he had been trying to turn his life around Credit: Instagram Medas, who was best known for his appearance on "Floribama Shore", died after spending two weeks on a ventilator due to a "severe case of necrotizing pancreatitis", his family told TMZ. His official cause of death was confirmed as liver failure. Despite his long term health battles, Medas always remained positive with his fans. His final ever post online came on April 16 - just two days before he was hospitalized in a Florida intensive care unit. He shared a snap of him smiling and enjoying the sun in Miami. A second image from a few weeks earlier again shows the TV star with a beaming grin on his face. The picture was captioned: "GRATEFUL." One of the more heartbreaking posts shared only six weeks before Medas fell seriously ill saw him share a positive life update with his 310,000 followers. It featured a video of Medas working out in the gym and pushing his body to the limit along with his friends. The words "it's up to you" were imposed over the compilation of clips. Kirk Medas dead at 33- Reality TV star of Floribama Shore dies after severe illness as family pays touching tribute Medas shared the inspirational video alongside a now tragic caption where he described how he has been actively trying to live a better life. It read: "Lost a lot the past year but stayed resilient through it all. Mind, body, spirit. Changing my lifestyle completely was the start. "Putting down the bottle and picking up the Bible was the best thing I ever done. "My only regret is not making such changes earlier on in life. "Still far from perfect but my mind is so much more clear. This is the loneliness men should go through. Me vs me." Medas rose to fame in 2017 after starring in 'Floribama Shore' alongside Aimee Hall, Nilsa Prowant, Gus Smyrnios, Jeremiah Buoni, Candace Rice, Codi Butts and Kortni Gilson. He appeared on the hit MTV series from 2017 to 2021. Lost a lot the past year but stayed resilient through it all. Mind, body, spirit. Changing my lifestyle completely was the start Kirk Medas Before his death, Medas' co-stars told fans about his illness and shared a GoFundMe set up by his mum to help cover his hospital expenses. Prowant wrote on Instagram: "Thank you all so much for the overwhelming love, prayers, donations, messages, and support for Kirk. "Watching someone you love go through something so painful and uncertain is heartbreaking, but your messages, prayers, and kind words have truly lifted us in this dark time." After his tragic passing was announced co-star Hall paid tribute to a "brother" and a "best friend". She wrote on Facebook: 'Kirk had the kindest soul, a heart full of love for everyone he met, and a spirit that brought people together. 'He truly was the glue that held us all close. "Though my heart is shattered, I find peace in knowing he's no longer in pain. "He's in heaven now - free, whole, and making everyone laugh the way only he could.' 6 The video showed Medas working hard alongside his friends Credit: Instagram 6 The reality TV star had been on a ventilator for over two weeks Credit: GoFundMe
The Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Reality TV star Kirk Medas revealed ‘only regret' and feeling ‘far from perfect' in tragic final posts before death
REALITY TV star Kirk Medas revealed his "only regret" in life with a series of tragic social media posts just weeks before his death. Beloved MTV ace Medas revealed he had been trying hard to turn his life around over the past 12 months in one of his final Instagram posts. 6 6 Medas, who was best known for his appearance on "Floribama Shore", died after spending two weeks on a ventilator due to a "severe case of necrotizing pancreatitis", his family told TMZ. His official cause of death was confirmed as liver failure. Despite his long term health battles, Medas always remained positive with his fans. His final ever post online came on April 16 - just two days before he was hospitalized in a Florida intensive care unit. He shared a snap of him smiling and enjoying the sun in Miami. A second image from a few weeks earlier again shows the TV star with a beaming grin on his face. The picture was captioned: "GRATEFUL." One of the more heartbreaking posts shared only six weeks before Medas fell seriously ill saw him share a positive life update with his 310,000 followers. It featured a video of Medas working out in the gym and pushing his body to the limit along with his friends. The words "it's up to you" were imposed over the compilation of clips. Kirk Medas dead at 33- Reality TV star of Floribama Shore dies after severe illness as family pays touching tribute Medas shared the inspirational video alongside a now tragic caption where he described how he has been actively trying to live a better life. It read: "Lost a lot the past year but stayed resilient through it all. Mind, body, spirit. Changing my lifestyle completely was the start. "Putting down the bottle and picking up the Bible was the best thing I ever done. "My only regret is not making such changes earlier on in life. "Still far from perfect but my mind is so much more clear. This is the loneliness men should go through. Me vs me." Medas rose to fame in 2017 after starring in 'Floribama Shore' alongside Aimee Hall, Nilsa Prowant, Gus Smyrnios, Jeremiah Buoni, Candace Rice, Codi Butts and Kortni Gilson. He appeared on the hit MTV series from 2017 to 2021. Lost a lot the past year but stayed resilient through it all. Mind, body, spirit. Changing my lifestyle completely was the start Kirk Medas Before his death, Medas' co-stars told fans about his illness and shared a GoFundMe set up by his mum to help cover his hospital expenses. Prowant wrote on Instagram: "Thank you all so much for the overwhelming love, prayers, donations, messages, and support for Kirk. "Watching someone you love go through something so painful and uncertain is heartbreaking, but your messages, prayers, and kind words have truly lifted us in this dark time." After his tragic passing was announced co-star Hall paid tribute to a "brother" and a "best friend". She wrote on Facebook: 'Kirk had the kindest soul, a heart full of love for everyone he met, and a spirit that brought people together. 'He truly was the glue that held us all close. "Though my heart is shattered, I find peace in knowing he's no longer in pain. "He's in heaven now - free, whole, and making everyone laugh the way only he could.' 6 6 6
The Irish Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Reality TV star Kirk Medas revealed ‘only regret' and feeling ‘far from perfect' in tragic final posts before death
REALITY TV star Kirk Medas revealed his "only regret" in life with a series of tragic social media posts just weeks before his death. 6 Late reality TV star Kirk Medas shared a video online where he revealed his 'only regret' in life just weeks before his death Credit: Instagram 6 The final ever social media post of Medas showed him smiling in Miami Credit: Instagram 6 Medas shared the video with a now heartbreaking caption about he had been trying to turn his life around Credit: Instagram Medas, who was best known for his appearance on "Floribama Shore", died after spending two weeks on a ventilator due to a "severe case of necrotizing pancreatitis", his family told His official cause of death was confirmed as liver failure. Despite his long term health battles, Medas always remained positive with his fans. His final ever post online came on April 16 - just two days before he was hospitalized in a Florida intensive care unit. read more in celebrity deaths He shared a snap of him smiling and enjoying the sun in Miami. A second image from a few weeks earlier again shows the TV star with a beaming grin on his face. The picture was captioned: "GRATEFUL." One of the more heartbreaking posts shared only six weeks before Medas fell seriously ill saw him share a positive life update with his 310,000 followers. Most read in Celebrity It featured a video of Medas working out in the gym and pushing his body to the limit along with his friends. The words "it's up to you" were imposed over the compilation of clips. Kirk Medas dead at 33- Reality TV star of Floribama Shore dies after severe illness as family pays touching tribute Medas shared the inspirational video alongside a now tragic caption where he described how he has been actively trying to live a better life. It read: "Lost a lot the past year but stayed resilient through it all. Mind, body, spirit. Changing my lifestyle completely was the start. "Putting down the bottle and picking up the Bible was the best thing I ever done. "My only regret is not making such changes earlier on in life. "Still far from perfect but my mind is so much more clear. This is the loneliness men should go through. Me vs me." Medas rose to fame in 2017 after starring in 'Floribama Shore' alongside Aimee Hall, Nilsa Prowant, Gus Smyrnios, Jeremiah Buoni, Candace Rice, Codi Butts and Kortni Gilson. He appeared on the hit MTV series from 2017 to 2021. Lost a lot the past year but stayed resilient through it all. Mind, body, spirit. Changing my lifestyle completely was the start Kirk Medas Before his death, Medas' co-stars told fans about his illness and shared a GoFundMe set up by his mum to help cover his hospital expenses. Prowant wrote on Instagram: "Thank you all so much for the overwhelming love, prayers, donations, messages, and support for Kirk. "Watching someone you love go through something so painful and uncertain is heartbreaking, but your messages, prayers, and kind words have truly lifted us in this dark time." After his tragic passing was announced co-star Hall paid tribute to a "brother" and a "best friend". She wrote on Facebook: 'Kirk had the kindest soul, a heart full of love for everyone he met, and a spirit that brought people together. 'He truly was the glue that held us all close. "Though my heart is shattered, I find peace in knowing he's no longer in pain. "He's in heaven now - free, whole, and making everyone laugh the way only he could.' 6 The video showed Medas working hard alongside his friends Credit: Instagram 6 The reality TV star had been on a ventilator for over two weeks Credit: GoFundMe 6 Medas passed away at 33 Credit: MTV
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aimee Hall pays heartbreaking tribute to late ‘Floribama Shore' star Kirk Medas: We lost our best friend..
Kirk Medas , the MTV star best known for his role on Floribama Shore , sadly passed away at 33 after battling necrotising pancreatitis and sepsis . The reality TV star was admitted to a hospital in Miami and placed in intensive care due to complications from sepsis and necrotising pancreatitis. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a touching tribute on social media, his close friend and co-star Aimee Hall shared the sad news. "We lost Kirk, our best friend, our brother, and our heart," Hall wrote. Hall told a personal story about feeling connected to Kirk in his last moments. "I sensed it while I was at the beach," she said. "A dolphin kept approaching me, as if to say goodbye, before the call even came. I just knew in that moment that Kirk and I both loved the ocean and dolphins." She also spoke about her final moments with him in the hospital. "The moment they put him on the ventilator just before the coma set in is something I will always remember. His eyes began to well up with tears as I told him I loved him. I will never forget that memory." "I already miss his voice, his laughter, and his presence," she added. "Even though I know I'll see my best friend again eventually, the world seems a little less bright without him. I'll keep him close to my heart until then. Always." Kirk Medas joined Floribama Shore when it started in 2017 and quickly became a fan favorite. He was often called the "glue" that held the group together during their wild adventures because of his loyalty, sense of humor, and quick wit. Outside of TV, Kirk worked in various jobs, including entrepreneur, sports book consultant, and influencer. He often shared glimpses of his life with his longtime friend Wren Marie in Atlanta. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Fans have sent their sympathies and kind messages to his farewell Instagram post, shared on 15 April, which showed him smiling at the sunset while standing on a balcony overlooking Miami. As friends, fans, and co-stars mourn his demise, Aimee Hall's tribute shows the close bond they shared on and off screen. Kirk Medas leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and friendship.
