'My 600-Lb Life' star Dolly Martinez, 30, dies after being in the hospital ‘fighting for her life’
Dolly documented her struggles with food addiction and revealed her deteriorating mental health in a 2022 episode of 'My 600-Lb Life.'
meaww.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reports:
- Dolly Martinez, a figure from My 600-Lb Life, has died at age 30. Her sister announced the news on Facebook on April 11, 2026. [Source: People.com, E! News, Parade/Me Me Me aggregators] [citation][1][3]
- The reported cause of death in several outlets is congestive heart failure; Dolly had been hospitalized with fluid around her heart and lungs and was placed in a medically induced coma before passing. [Source: E! News, Parade][3][1]
- Coverage outlets note the family’s grief and tributes from fans following the announcement. [Source: Parade, KRCR, Express][4][8][1]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of the outlets reporting this and any official statements from her family, with direct quotes.