Reality TV star dies at 30 as household share touching ‘she may gentle up the room’ tribute
Dolly Martinez’s sister Lindsey Cooper revealed the tragic news with a heartfelt post on Facebook, praising the woman who could ‘make everyone else feel special’
Dolly Martinez has tragically died
Dolly Martinez has tragically passed away, after appearing on season 10 of My 600-Lb Life. Dolly’s sister Lindsey Cooper revealed the sad loss with a touching tribute. She praised Dolly, a woman “who could light up any room”.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my beautiful sister, Dolly,” she began in a post uploaded to Facebook. “Dolly had the brightest personality; she could light up any room with her laughter, her kindness, and her loving spirit. She had a way of making everyone feel special, and her warmth will stay with us forever.
“While our hearts are broken here, I find comfort in knowing she is now reunited with our dad in heaven. I can only imagine the joy of that reunion. Rest peacefully, Dolly. You will always be loved, always be missed, and never forgotten.”
Dolly weighed 593 pounds when she appeared on the TLC series and sought the help of Dr. Now to lose the weight.
During her series, Dolly candidly revealed her struggles with her mental health and food addiction. At the beginning of her process, she weighed in at 593 pounds.
She required extra oxygen and assistance in order to get by daily. She was hoping to qualify for weight loss surgery and had been trying to lose weight during the series.
Followers quickly shared messages of support and condolence in the comments section of the post. One user wrote: “I’m so sorry for y’all’s loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Dolly Fay Richards in Feb 2023 at Great Wolf Lodge.
“We have been friends ever since. She was so nice and loving to us. Always uplifting. If there is anything y’all need please let me know. Hugs.”
Another added: “My biggest condolences to your family and everyone involved, she was truly an amazing woman and being her friend was a gift. Love, hugs, and prayers to all!!”
And a third wrote: “I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. I had talked to her several times online and she had friended me on facebook.
“She was so very sweet and kind to me. I hope she has found peace and joy with her dad. I am just so sad. I was just so hopeful for her. That show did not do her justice.”
