Larry Myers, who appeared on a January 2022 episode of TLC’s weight loss series My 600-lb Life, has died at age 49. Myers – a gospel singer known as “Mr. Buttermilk Biscuits” – experienced a heart attack at his home in Houston, Texas, on June 13.
Family spokesperson Sonya Hines-Hall confirmed Myers’ death to TMZ. His cousin, Todd Darnell, also shared the news in a June 17 Facebook update.
“It’s with great sorrow that we announce the passing of my dear cousin Larry Myers. Many of you know him as Mr. Buttermilk Biscuits … 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,” Darnell wrote.
The family has set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses. In the appeal, Hines-Hall, who is Myers’ god-sister, shared her memories of her late loved one, particularly his passion for music.
Family spokesperson Sonya Hines-Hall confirmed Myers’ death to TMZ. His cousin, Todd Darnell, also shared the news in a June 17 Facebook update.
“It’s with great sorrow that we announce the passing of my dear cousin Larry Myers. Many of you know him as Mr. Buttermilk Biscuits … 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,” Darnell wrote.
The family has set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses. In the appeal, Hines-Hall, who is Myers’ god-sister, shared her memories of her late loved one, particularly his passion for music.
- 6/21/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Destinee Lashaee, the first transgender person profiled on “My 600-Lb. Life,” has died. They were 30.
Lashaee’s brother confirmed the death in a Feb. 8 Facebook post, and paid tribute to his sibling who also used the name Matthew Ventress.
“No no no I’m sorry bro, I accept you for who you are,” Wayne Compton shared on Facebook. “I accept every flaw that came with you, I’m sorry you felt alone, I’m sorry you felt you had nobody else to turn too, I’m sorry you felt you had no other option. Destiny wouldn’t of wanted this, lord why keep taking my siblings away, how much can I take?”
The cause of death is not yet known.
Lashaee appeared on the seventh season of TLC’s “My 600-Lb. Life” in 2019, where they opened up about personal struggles with food as well as mental health challenges.
“I just...
Lashaee’s brother confirmed the death in a Feb. 8 Facebook post, and paid tribute to his sibling who also used the name Matthew Ventress.
“No no no I’m sorry bro, I accept you for who you are,” Wayne Compton shared on Facebook. “I accept every flaw that came with you, I’m sorry you felt alone, I’m sorry you felt you had nobody else to turn too, I’m sorry you felt you had no other option. Destiny wouldn’t of wanted this, lord why keep taking my siblings away, how much can I take?”
The cause of death is not yet known.
Lashaee appeared on the seventh season of TLC’s “My 600-Lb. Life” in 2019, where they opened up about personal struggles with food as well as mental health challenges.
“I just...
- 2/10/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Destinee Lashaee, who was the first trans castmember of the TLC reality hit My 600-lb Life, has died at 30, according to a family member’s social media post. No cause of death was given.
“No no no I’m sorry bro,” her brother Wayne Compton wrote Tuesday on Facebook (see it below). “I accept you for who you are, I accept every flaw that come with you, I’m sorry you felt alone, I’m sorry you felt you had nobody else to turn too, I’m sorry you felt you had no other option Destiny wouldn’t of wanted this, lord why keep taking my siblings away, how much can I take...
“No no no I’m sorry bro,” her brother Wayne Compton wrote Tuesday on Facebook (see it below). “I accept you for who you are, I accept every flaw that come with you, I’m sorry you felt alone, I’m sorry you felt you had nobody else to turn too, I’m sorry you felt you had no other option Destiny wouldn’t of wanted this, lord why keep taking my siblings away, how much can I take...
- 2/10/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Destinee Lashaee, who was the first transgender star of TLC's My 600-Lb. Life, has died. The passing of the 30-year-old reality star—who also used the name Matthew Ventress—was confirmed by brother Wayne Compton on Feb. 8. "No no no I'm sorry bro, I accept you for who you are," Wayne wrote in a public Facebook post. "I accept every flaw that come with you, I'm sorry you felt alone, I'm sorry you felt you had nobody else to turn too, I'm sorry you felt you had no other option. Destiny wouldn't of wanted this, lord why keep taking my siblings away, how much can I take?" E! News has reached out to the local medical examiner for comment...
- 2/10/2022
- E! Online
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