A star known for his role on MTV’s Floribama Shore has passed away at the age of 33 following a serious illness, with his family now releasing a statement confirming his cause of death
A reality TV star has died after being on a ventilator for more than two weeks as his family release a statement.
Kirk Medas, known for his role on MTV’s Floribama Shore, has passed away at the age of 33 following a serious illness. His family shared with TMZ that Kirk had been battling a severe case of necrotising pancreatitis and had been on a ventilator for over two weeks. They confirmed his official cause of death was liver failure. He had been in the ICU since April 18.
Before the family publicly announced the heartbreaking news, Kirk’s co-star Aimee Hall shared a now-deleted Facebook post on Friday, saying he had passed.
“We lost our brother, our best friend, our heart – Kirk,” she wrote. “I was at the beach when I felt it. Before I even got the call, a dolphin kept coming up to me, almost like it was saying goodbye.
“Kirk and I shared a love for dolphins and the ocean, and in that moment, I just knew. 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.”
Hall went on to say: “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.”
She also shared a powerful memory from his final days: “I’ll never forget the moment they placed him on the ventilator, before the coma took hold. I told him I loved him, and tears rolled from his eyes.
“That memory will stay with me forever. 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.”
Kirk first rose to fame in 2017 when he joined the cast of Floribama Shore, appearing alongside Aimee Hall, Nilsa Prowant, Gus Smyrnios, Jeremiah Buoni, Candace Rice, Codi Butts and Kortni Gilson. He remained on the series until 2021.
As Kirk’s health declined, his fellow castmates kept fans updated and shared a GoFundMe page set up by his mother to help with medical costs.
Nilsa Prowant posted on Instagram: “Thank you all so much for the overwhelming love, prayers, donations, messages, and support for Kirk.
“He’s been in the ICU on a ventilator for two weeks now, fighting necrotizing pancreatitis and sepsis.
“Watching someone you love go through something so painful and uncertain is heartbreaking, but your messages, prayers, and kind words have truly lifted us in this dark time.
“His mama is so grateful for every single one of you… and I know Kirk will be too. Please keep praying for him… He’s strong, and we’re believing in healing, recovery, and a miracle. One day at a time.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
