My 600-lb Life Star Latonya Pottain Dies at 40 from Congestive Heart Failure

Latonya Pottain, known for her appearance on Season 11 of TLC's My 600-lb Life, died at age 40 from congestive heart failure at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. Her family noticed she was struggling to breathe before she called an ambulance due to cardiac arrest, leading to her hospitalization and subsequent death. Pottain had a history of heart issues and mental health challenges that contributed to her difficulty maintaining a weight-loss regimen, despite efforts with Dr. Younan Nowzaradan and a personal trainer. During the show, she weighed as much as 631 pounds and was unable to qualify for bariatric surgery because she repeatedly gained weight instead of losing it. She also shared her struggles and health updates on social media, including a heartfelt plea for prayers when her heart condition worsened. Beyond her weight-loss journey, Pottain aimed to support at-risk girls by opening a shelter, reflecting her lifelong commitment to helping others.