Charity Pierce, a former participant on the show “My 600-lb Life,” has passed away at the age of 50. The sad news was confirmed by her daughter, Charly Jo, who shared the update on social media. Charity had been under hospice care for a period of time as she battled health issues such as lymphedema and fluid accumulation in her lungs. Charly expressed her grief in a heartfelt Facebook post, announcing her mother’s passing and expressing that she is now at peace.
Charity gained fame during her appearance on season three of “My 600-lb Life,” where she sought assistance for severe obesity stemming from food addiction, health complications, and emotional struggles. Despite her significant weight loss and skin removal surgery progress, Charity faced challenges with infections and ongoing health issues, as revealed on the show’s follow-up segment.
Reports indicate that Charity had been receiving hospice care due to persistent health problems related to lymphedema and fluid build-up in her lungs, contributing to her untimely death. In recent times, she also revealed a battle with kidney cancer that required surgical intervention. Unfortunately, Charity’s own health struggles prevented her from visiting her mother before her passing and attending her funeral.
In a candid 2020 social media update, Charity shared her experience with kidney cancer, leading to the removal of one of her kidneys. She expressed hope for a positive future during her recovery process. As of now, the official cause of her death has not been disclosed.
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