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Former Heaviest Woman, Pauline Potter, Passes Away
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Pauline Potter, known for 'My 600-lb Life', died on Thanksgiving Day.
- She previously held the Guinness World Record for heaviest living woman.
- Potter battled health issues including heart failure and COVID-19.
Pauline Potter, widely recognized from her appearances on TLC's 'My 600-lb Life,' passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025. Her son, Dillon Brooks, announced her death, which followed a week of hospice care. Brooks shared that medical professionals had indicated there was little more they could do for her, leading to her return home for end-of-life care.
Potter gained international attention in 2011 when the Guinness Book of Records named her the heaviest living woman, weighing 643 pounds. She had hoped to use her public platform to find medical assistance for her condition. Despite initial disappointment with her TLC debut, she continued to share updates on her health journey.
Her final months were marked by severe health crises, including a significant car accident in January 2025 that resulted in broken ribs. She also battled COVID-19 and experienced a blockage in her esophagus, requiring intensive care. A GoFundMe was established by her son to cover cremation costs.
