Larry Myers Jr of My 600-lb Life fame has died just days after his 49. His family has confirmed the reality TV star had died of a heart attack.
He was best known under his nickname Mr Buttermilk Biscuits on the popular TLC show.
Announcing his death in a social media post at the weekend, a family member wrote: "Larry has fought the good fight. He has overcome some of the biggest Challenges he has ever had to face. Rest well Junior, you will be missed."
Larry earned his nickname after going viral for singing about the food in a chicken restaurant.
He became a reality TV star after signing up for season 10 of the hit show My 600-lb Life.
He featured in episode 13 of the series which was titled Larry's Journey.
At the time, he weight 940 pounds and was bed bound. His story on the show differed from others as he had already undergone weight loss surgery previously.
Following his first procedure, he gained another 400 pounds and decided he needed help to shed the weight.
He was known to struggle with binge-eating habits and admitted on the show that he had a relationship with food that was "not normal".
Larry told the cameras at the time: "I eat to comfort myself. When I'm cooking, it's the only time I'm happy, besides when I'm eating."
His death has shocked his fans, who had been following his journey since the show.
One user wrote on Twitter: "Larry Myers passing really has me sad. I’m about to go to Popeyes just for him!"
Another added: "Aw, man. RIP Larry Myers," while a third said: "Not Larry Myers done went with the Lord. NOT THE BUTTERMILK BISCUITS."
Larry had been chronicling his battle with food addiction on his YouTube channel, @TheButtermilkBiscuitShow, and on his TikTok account, @mr.buttermilk5.
He had also launched a music career under the name Buttermilk Biscuits and released a song titled Lord I Thank You.
