The Tragic Story Of Robert Buchel From My 600-Lb Life

On Nov. 15, 2017, Robert Buchel died in a Houston hospital when he was still filming "My 600-Lb Life," making him the first person to die while participating in the series. He was only 41 years old.

On Nov. 15, 2017, Robert Buchel died in a Houston hospital when he was still filming "My 600-Lb Life," making him the first person to die while participating in the series. He was only 41 years old. 

At the time, his fiancĂ© Kathryn told the Asbury Park Press that she was being harassed by fans of the show, and even blamed for his death. "People wrote straight up that I'm [a] murderer and it was my fault that he's dead and my fault that he got the way he was, and I have to deal with that," Kathryn said. "The story is so much more complex, and intricate than the show let on. A food addict acts the same way as a drug addict." She also revealed the cause of death was a heart attack and noted how he struggled with painkiller addiction after getting lymphedema removal surgery. Robert seemed desperate to get more painkillers in his final days, refusing to walk or exercise, which set his progress back. "It's like a flip has been switched," Kathryn said on the show, per the Daily Mail. "He's been nasty since the surgery because he can't get the drugs."

TLC also spoke out about the death, saying in a statement it was "deeply saddened" by the events. It added, "We are grateful to his family who were gracious enough to let us continue to share his brave story with our viewers. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time."

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