Heartbroken family announce death of reality TV star, aged 30

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13 Apr 2026 • 8:30 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Dolly Martinez, who featured in Season 10 of TLC's reality show My 600-Lb Life, has died at the age of 30.
  • Her death was announced by her sister, Lindsey Cooper, on Facebook over the weekend, who described Martinez as having a bright and loving spirit.
  • The cause of Martinez's death has not been disclosed by her family or the network.
  • During her appearance on the show, Martinez, then 25, spoke candidly about her struggles with food addiction and mental health.
  • She relocated to Houston to pursue weight-loss surgery, losing around 40 pounds, but was not approved for the procedure during her time on the programme.

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