Pauline Potter, who gained national attention as a cast member of the TLC reality series “My 600-Lb Life,” has died at 62 following a prolonged period of health struggles, Entertainment Weekly reported.
Her only son, Dillon, announced her death in a video posted online, saying she died on Thanksgiving Day after complications from injuries and illnesses suffered throughout the year, EW said.
Potter and her son were involved in a serious car wreck in January 2025 that left her with several injuries, including broken ribs, a wounded leg and damage to her hand, according to USA Today.
EW also reported that following the crash, Potter experienced ongoing health issues, including severe chest pain and difficulty eating. Doctors later discovered a blockage in her esophagus, and she also contracted COVID-19 during a hospital stay, further complicating her condition.
The entertainment news outlet also said during her time in the hospital this year, she developed a serious back wound that became infected and prevented surgeons from performing additional procedures.
In mid-November, Potter was sent home and placed in hospice care, Parade reported.
Potter first became known after appearing on season 3 of “My 600-Lb Life,” where she documented a weight-loss journey that at one point included a Guinness World Record for being the world’s heaviest woman at more than 700 pounds.
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