'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, known from My 600-Lb Life, has died at age 30. Her sister announced the news publicly in mid-April 2026.[1][10]
- The family and multiple outlets report that the cause of death was congestive heart failure, with reporting noting she had been hospitalized previously for fluid around the heart and lungs and was in a medically induced coma before passing.[3][1]
- Coverage includes tributes from family members emphasizing her warmth and impact, and outlets published profiles of her life and journey on the show.[4][1]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent articles and summarize any new details, or share a short timeline of key events as reported.