My 600-lb Life star James King dead at 49 after tragic weight battle saw him tip scales at 840 pounds
My 600-lb Life star James King is dead at age 49 after he tipped the scales at 840 pounds amid his tragic weight battle.
James passed away on Friday, April 3 at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, according to his obituary.
James is described as a “loving" husband, son, brother, dad and grandfather who enjoyed sports and fishing.
His wife, Lisa Fulton Raisor, wrote on Facebook last week: “Praying for you baby. I love you so much!”
James’ stepdaughter, Krystle Langston, confirmed his passing by captioning a hospital photo: “Just feels so empty. I miss you so much.”
James appeared on season five of My 600-lb Life as the heaviest cast member at the time, weighing 791 pounds.
On a 2018 Where Are They Now? episode, he reached 840 pounds.
Dr. Nowzaradan called Adult Protective Services on Lisa, as he suspected she had been sneaking food to James while he was working to shed pounds in the hospital to prepare for weight-loss surgery.
Dr. Now dismissed him from the program.
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James has had a long history of health issues stemming from his weight.
In December 2017, James was in the ICU for “sepsis, cirrhosis and kidney failure,” sparking one of many death rumors that have circulated since he appeared on the TLC show.
According to the obituary, James is survived by his wife, Lisa, father, Donald Elwood King; four daughters, Carrie Raisor, Krystle Langston, Courtney Parks and Bayley King, and two sons, Daemian Raisor and Austin Raisor King.
Because of the pandemic, funeral arrangements for James will be private.
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