Kirk Medas dead at 33: Reality TV star of Floribama Shore dies after severe illness as family pays touching tribute

KIRK Medas, known for his appearance on MTV's "Floribama Shore", has died at the age of 33 after battling a severe illness.

The reality TV star had been on a ventilator for over two weeks after a "severe case of necrotizing pancreatitis", his family told TMZ.

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Medas' family revealed that the cause of the reality star's death was liver failure.

He was reportedly hospitalized in the intensive care unit on April 18.

Before his family confirmed the news, his co-star Aimee Hall announced his death in a now-deleted Facebook post on Friday.

She wrote: “We lost our brother, our best friend, our heart - Kirk.

“I was at the beach when I felt it. Before the call even came, a dolphin kept coming up to me, as if to say goodbye.

“Kirk and I shared a love for dolphins and the ocean, and in that moment, I just knew.

"Though my heart is shattered, I find peace in knowing he’s no longer in pain.

"He’s in heaven now - free, whole, and making everyone laugh the way only he could.”

Hall added: “Kirk had the kindest soul, a heart full of love for everyone he met, and a spirit that brought people together.

“He truly was the glue that held us all close.”

She continued: "I’ll never forget the moment they placed him on the ventilator, before the coma took hold. I told him I loved him, and tears rolled from his eyes.

"That memory will stay with me forever. I already miss his voice, his laughter, his presence.

"The world feels a little dimmer without him - but I know I’ll see my best friend again someday.

"Until then, I’ll carry him in my heart. Always."

Medas rose to fame in 2017 after being chosen to star in “Floribama Shore” alongside Hall, Nilsa Prowant, Gus Smyrnios, Jeremiah Buoni, Candace Rice, Codi Butts and Kortni Gilson.

He appeared on the MTV series from 2017 to 2021.

Before his death, Medas' co-stars informed fans of his illness and shared a GoFundMe set up by his mum to help cover his hospital expenses.

Prowant wrote on Instagram: "Thank you all so much for the overwhelming love, prayers, donations, messages, and support for Kirk.

"He’s been in the ICU on a ventilator for two weeks now, fighting necrotizing pancreatitis and sepsis.

"Watching someone you love go through something so painful and uncertain is heartbreaking, but your messages, prayers, and kind words have truly lifted us in this dark time.

"His mama is so grateful for every single one of you... and I know Kirk will be too.

"Please keep praying for him… He’s strong, and we’re believing in healing, recovery, and a miracle. One day at a time."

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