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Tragic information out of the world of actuality tv:
Kirk Medas, a actuality star who appeared on MTV/s Floribama Shore, has handed away after he was hospitalized with a “severe case of necrotizing pancreatitis” final month, in line with numerous retailers.
He was 33 years previous.
Medas’ dad instructed superstar gossip web site TMZ that physicians mentioned Medas died from liver failure.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Kirk Medas, a beloved member of the Floribama Shore family. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and fans during this difficult time,” an MTV spokesperson mentioned in an announcement to People Magazine on Friday, May 2.
Following this horrible growth, Medas’s costar Aimee Hall paid tribute to her late good friend in a message on social media.
“We lost our brother, our best friend, our heart — Kirk,” she wrote in a put up on Facebook.
“I was at the beach when I felt it. Before the call even came, a dolphin kept coming up to me, as if to say goodbye. Kirk and I shared a love for dolphins and the ocean, and in that moment, I just knew.”
Hall publicized Medas’ well being battle with on Thursday, May 1.
On Instagram, the previous MTV character instructed followers that Medas had been within the hospital for 2 weeks… was “sedated” after being hospitalized… recognized with a extreme case of necrotizing pancreatitis… and positioned on a ventilator.
Medas rose to small display prominence in 2017 as a major forged member on the MTV actuality sequence, which was a by-product of the unique Jersey Shore.
He appeared on the sequence all through its four-season run. He was a forged member on 25 complete episodes.
Prior to Medas’s demise, his family members launched a GoFundMe web page stating he was “in the ICU fighting necrotizing pancreatitis,” a extreme irritation of the pancreas that may trigger short-term and long-term issues, primarily based on data from the Cleveland Clinic.
Elsewhere, fellow Floribama Shore star Nilsa Prowant shared pleas for prayers and assist with followers this week.
She and Hall uploaded a hyperlink to a GoFundMe established by Medas’ members of the family, which has raised over $27,000 to date.
The title of the fundraiser was just lately modified to Support Kirk Medas: Funeral Arrangement&Medical.
“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. 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,” Hall added on Facebook.
‘I’ll always remember the second they positioned him on the ventilator, earlier than the coma took maintain. I instructed him I cherished him, and tears rolled from his eyes. That reminiscence will stick with me ceaselessly,” she wrote. “I already miss his voice, his laughter, his presence. The world feels a little dimmer without him—but I know I’ll see my best friend again someday. Until then, I’ll carry him in my heart. Always.”
May Kirk Medas relaxation in peace.