Charity Pierce, best known for her appearance on TLC’s “My 600-lb Life” has died at age 50. A family source told TMZ that Pierce passed away on Tuesday at 1:20 a.m. while surrounded by loved ones.
Family Shares Details Of Her Final Days
TMZ reported that the TLC star had been receiving hospice care for a month or two amid ongoing medical conditions, including lymphedema and fluid buildup in her lungs.
The fluid in her lungs is believed to have contributed to her tragic passing.
Daughter Confirms Death With Emotional Message
Charly Jo, Pierce’s daughter, confirmed her loving mom’s death in an emotional message on Facebook.
Announcing her mother’s passing, Charly said she was by her mother’s side when she took her last breath and shared that Pierce is now “finally at peace.”
She vulnerably shared that an influx of calls and messages prompted her to share the news publicly. Her tribute reads: “I wasn’t going to post about this. But.. the calling and the texting is making my head feel like it’s on fire.
Almost all of my immediate family know so, my mom passed away today. She’s up with her momma and brother and sister, and she’s finally at peace.
Charity fly high, momma. I hope you know how much I love you and how grateful I was to be able to be by your side while you took your last breath.”
She added that Pierce has been reunited with deceased family members and expressed gratitude for being able to spend her mother’s final moments by her side.
Outpouring of Love as Fans Honor Charity Pierce’s Journey
The news of her passing quickly spread across Reddit, where fans of the show shared an outpouring of grief and remembrance.
One tribute read, “Looks like she had cancer in 2019 in her kidney and had it removed. However she passed, I hope she went peacefully. ❤️ sending love to her family.”
Another wrote, “Oh no, that’s so sad. She did a great job loosing the weight. I was sure proud of her! RIP Charity, you were a real one 💔.”
Others reflected on her impact, with one fan saying, “This is really sad to hear. She did so brilliantly on the show. Rest in peace, Charity. ❤️”
A particularly heartfelt message added, “Ugh, I had a soft spot for Charity. She wasn’t perfect, but she never gave up. She was an inspiration for people who need a reason to keep going when they don’t see much reason to.”
Another commenter shared concern for her daughter, writing, “I really hope Charley is supported. I’m also the only child of a single parent and this is devastating.”
A Journey That Touched Millions on ‘My 600-lb Life’
Pierce became widely known after appearing in Season 3 of “My 600-lb Life,” where audiences watched her confront extreme obesity alongside complex medical and emotional challenges.
At her highest weight, she approached nearly 800 pounds before turning to medical intervention.
Her journey stood out for its intensity, featuring dramatic weight loss, multiple skin removal procedures, and difficult setbacks caused by infections and ongoing personal struggles.
Pierce later revisited her story on “My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?”, offering updates on her continued health battles and her efforts to repair and strengthen relationships with her family, including her daughter, Charly.
No official cause of death has been released.
This is a developing story.
