Star Of 'My 600lb Life' Sadly Passes At Age 29 Despite Losing Over 400 Pounds

Feb 26, 2019 by apost team

Many people watched the story of Sean Milliken on the reality show 'My 600 Pound Life.' The show featuring Milliken aired in 2016 and at the time, he tipped the scales at 900 pounds. Sadly, his father explains an infection has claimed the life of 29-year-old Sean.

Sean provided insight into his dilemma during the show.

He told the viewing audience that food was his comfort whenever he experienced tough feelings and emotions. He said that when he was eating, nothing else in life seemed to matter.

Sean sadly explained to viewers what his life had become since the massive weight gain. He said all movement was a struggle for him and that he could only make it to the bathroom and to his mother's bedroom to see if she was awake.

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Renee, Sean's mother, appeared on the show also and explain her struggles caring for her son. She said his size made it impossible for her to clean him alone now. She also spoke of how important it was for him to stay as clean as possible because he was susceptible to open sores.

The Learning Channel did a follow-up with Sean in 2018 and learned he was suffering from the recent death of his mother.

Sean explained his mother was not feeling well and decided she would go to the hospital. He said the situation kept getting worse. Renee died two weeks before TLC talked with Sean.

Sean explained he was devastated by losing the woman that was everything to him. He says he was still determined to live healthier and reported he had lost 400 pounds.

Sean's father, Matt, says his son was suffering from an infection when he began to struggle with his breathing.

He says medical personnel was able to resuscitate Sean but his heart quit working a short time after.

TLC expressed sympathy for friends and family mourning the loss of Sean.

The network also thanked Sean for sharing his story and touching the lives of so many people.

There were many comments left by the public to attest to the fact his story resonated with the masses.

Were you one of the many people who watched Sean on My 600 Pound Life? Let us know in the comments and pass this along to other fans of the show. Though his life was short, Sean was a young man who inspired many with his determination to overcome the obstacles before him.