The tragic demise of Latonya Pottain at just 40 years old has left many curious about the circumstances surrounding her death. Having shared her struggles with obesity and personal challenges on the popular TLC show My 600-lb Life, she was well-known to viewers. Now, there is much speculation as to what transpired in her final days.
Here is everything to know about Latonya Pottain’s death.
Latonya Pottain passes away at 40, claims report
It has been confirmed by the Natchitoches Parish Coroner’s Office that Latonya Pottain, who became well-known after appearing on Season 11 of My 600-Lb. Life, passed away at the age of 40. This unfortunate event took place on May 17th at Christus Highland Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. At this point, a definitive autopsy result is yet to be released. Preliminary reports suggest that congestive heart failure might have been the cause, and the manner of death has been ruled natural.
Pottain’s tale was highlighted on a TLC program that focuses on people battling severe obesity who transform their lives through diet and surgery. She bravely shared details of her challenging past, such as losing her mother at 12 years old and her father abandoning the family shortly afterward. Raised by her oldest sister until she turned 15, she eventually struck out on her own with financial assistance from her father.
Her aim on the show was to drop some weight in order to walk up the aisle and marry her fiancé, Daune. However, she shared that the death of her brother just before filming made it more challenging for her to lose weight. In 2023, she disclosed to the Shreveport Times that she was on a diet and working with a trainer, while also planning to relocate near family to receive assistance and undergo weight loss surgery.
By February 2025, Pottain’s health had taken a turn for the worse. In a GoFundMe campaign, she shared that she had been confined to bed since June 2024 and weighed close to 740 pounds at her heaviest. She penned, “Following the broadcast of the show, I faced intense backlash, which plunged me into a deep depression. My psychological state worsened, and I grew apprehensive about undergoing weight loss surgery.” Eventually, she returned to Louisiana as her condition continued to decline.
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