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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Preliminary Cause of Death Released for 'My 600-lb Life' Star
A former "My 600-lb Life" star passed away in Louisiana over the weekend, according to reports. Latonya Pottain, who appeared on the TLC reality show in 2022, died at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center in Shreveport, LA on Saturday night, per TMZ. She was 40 years old. The reported cause of death following a preliminary autopsy is congestive heart failure, with a full autopsy still to come. According to Pottain's brother, who spoke to TMZ, family members visited Latonya at her home Saturday morning and noticed she didn't look well and was having trouble breathing. Pottain also told her family she was very uncomfortable. "Her brother said the family got a call later from a nurse who told them Latonya called an ambulance to bring her to the hospital because she was going into cardiac arrest, which led to her death," TMZ wrote. Pottain's death comes a year after she posted on social media asking her followers to "pray" for her due to cardiac issues. 'Y'all pray for me my heart not working right and there is nothing more the doctors can do here in Louisiana please keep me lifted," Pottain wrote at the time. According to a recent GoFundMe started by Pottain for her medical and care expenses, she now weighed over 700 pounds and had been bedridden since June 2024 due to "severe health issues." Pottain said she weighed 531 pounds when she appeared on "My 600-lb Life" and at one point got down to 505. "However, after the show aired, I experienced overwhelming backlash, which sent me into a deep depression," she said. "My mental health suffered, and I became fearful of undergoing weight loss surgery." A move to Houston in 2023 did not alleviate her problems, and her health continued to decline, leading to her becoming bedridden. "This has been an incredibly difficult journey, and I truly want to fight for my health and my life," she said.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Latonya Pottain, My 600-Lb. Life Star, Dead at 40
Originally appeared on E! Online The TLC family has lost a beloved member. Latonya Pottain—who appeared on season 11 of My 600-Lb. Life in February 2023—died at an inpatient medical rehabilitation facility in Louisiana May 17, the Natchitoches Parish Coroner's Office confirmed. She was 40. 'She experienced a medical event and was transported to Christus Highland Hospital by emergency medical services,' authorities told E! News in a May 19 statement, 'where she was later pronounced deceased at 22:29 hours on May 17, 2025.' While Latonya's preliminary cause of death is listed as 'chronic congestive heart failure,' investigations are still ongoing. As for what happened in the hours before her death? Latonya's brother told TMZ that, while family members were visiting her Louisiana home that morning, they noticed she was having some trouble breathing and appeared to be 'extremely uncomfortable.' Soon after, the family got a call from a nurse informing them that Latonya had gone into cardiac arrest. More from E! Online Influencer Emilie Kiser's 3-Year-Old Son Dies After Being Found Unconscious in Pool Dawn Richard Testifies Sean "Diddy" Combs Told Her She Could Die or "Go Missing" Tommy Lee's Wife Brittany Furlan Breaks Silence on Split Rumors, Says She Was Seduced by Online Catfish Latonya's tragic death comes just three months after she created a GoFundMe to reach out for 'help during the most challenging time of my life.' 'I'm currently getting close to my highest weight of 740 pounds and I worked extremely hard to get it down,' she wrote in February. 'Now I currently weigh about 705 pounds and have been bedridden since June 2024 due to severe health issues.' After her time on the show, during which she got her weight down to 505 pounds, Latonya admitted that she 'experienced overwhelming backlash, which sent me into a deep depression. My mental health suffered, and I became fearful of undergoing weight loss surgery.' The following year, she moved to Houston in search of a fresh start. However, she found herself in an abusive relationship while simultaneously grappling with the news that her father had been diagnosed with cancer. 'Unfortunately, my health continued to decline,' she continued, 'and I developed severe sciatica nerve pain, which caused extreme stomach cramps. I was prescribed fentanyl, but my body rejected the medication, leading me to begin therapy.' 'Now, I am completely bedridden and unable to get to the hospital because EMTs say transporting me would be a fire hazard due to my weight,' she added. 'This has been an incredibly difficult journey, and I truly want to fight for my health and my life.' For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
My 600-lb Life star Latonya Pottain dead at 40 after asking fans ‘pray for me' in concerning post
MY 600-lb Life star Latonya Pottain has died at the age of 40 from congestive heart failure. Latonya died on Saturday, May 17 at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, according to TMZ. Advertisement 1 Latonya Pottain has died at age 40 According to the Natchitoches Parish Coroner's Office, the preliminary autopsy shows she died of congestive heart failure. Latonya's brother told the outlet that family visited her on Saturday morning and noticed she was having difficulty breathing. Latonya was rushed to the hospital later in the day and went into cardiac arrest. The final autopsy remains pending. Advertisement HEALTH ISSUES Latonya has been hospitalized with heart issues in the past. The death comes nearly a year after Latonya begged her Facebook followers to pray for her during her health battle. She wrote, 'Y'all pray for me my heart not working right and there is nothing more the doctors can do here in Louisiana please keep me lifted." TIME ON TV She appeared on Season 11 of My 600-lb Life. Advertisement During her time on the series, she struggled to stay on her weight-loss plan. Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, also known as Dr. Now, encouraged her to lost 40 to 50 pounds ahead of her surgery. She hired a personal trainer to help her with her weight-loss goal. She struggled with mental health issues, which she claimed led to her overeating to numb her pain. Advertisement "When I eat, it takes the stress away," she said on the series. "That's what I do to help me cope with things. "I know the food is unhealthy and not good for me. But with the habit that I have for long, it's hard to change it. I'm disappointed in myself for getting to this place." As Latonya continued to gain weight with each visit, Dr. Now informed her he would be unable to help her. She initially saw Dr. Now when she was 482 pounds. Advertisement She returned five years later when she was 631 pounds. When he asked how motivated she is to change her life, she responded, "I'm very motivated... this is why I came here. "I finally have a great support system with my family. I never reached out to my family. I tried to do it on my own. I reached out to them and they really came through." She also credited her fiancé to supporting her. Advertisement "I want to get married, I want to have my own child, start a family and be normal." More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
My 600-lb Life star Latonya Pottain dead at 40 after asking fans ‘pray for me' in concerning post
MY 600-lb Life star Latonya Pottain has died at the age of 40 from congestive heart failure. Latonya died on Saturday, May 17 at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, according to 1 Latonya Pottain has died at age 40 According to the Natchitoches Parish Coroner's Office, the preliminary autopsy shows she died of congestive heart failure. Latonya's brother told the outlet that family visited her on Saturday morning and noticed she was having difficulty breathing. Latonya was rushed to the hospital later in the day and went into cardiac arrest. The final autopsy remains pending. HEALTH ISSUES Latonya has been hospitalized with heart issues in the past. The death comes nearly a year after Latonya begged her Facebook followers to pray for her during her health battle. She wrote, 'Y'all pray for me my heart not working right and there is nothing more the doctors can do here in Louisiana please keep me lifted." TIME ON TV She appeared on Season 11 of My 600-lb Life. Most read in Celebrity During her time on the series, she struggled to stay on her weight-loss plan. Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, also known as Dr. Now, encouraged her to lost 40 to 50 pounds ahead of her surgery. She hired a personal trainer to help her with her weight-loss goal. She struggled with mental health issues, which she claimed led to her overeating to numb her pain. "When I eat, it takes the stress away," she said on the series. "That's what I do to help me cope with things. "I know the food is unhealthy and not good for me. But with the habit that I have for long, it's hard to change it. I'm disappointed in myself for getting to this place." As Latonya continued to gain weight with each visit, Dr. Now informed her he would be unable to help her. She initially saw Dr. Now when she was 482 pounds. She returned five years later when she was 631 pounds. When he asked how motivated she is to change her life, she responded, "I'm very motivated... this is why I came here. "I finally have a great support system with my family. I never reached out to my family. I tried to do it on my own. I reached out to them and they really came through." She also credited her fiancé to supporting her. "I want to get married, I want to have my own child, start a family and be normal." Read more on the Irish Sun More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
