Larry Myers Jr, who starred on the US television show My 600-lb Life, has died at the age of 49, according to reports.
The reality personality, popularly known as Mr Buttermilk Biscuits, has been remembered in social media tributes.
A person pretending to be a relative said on Facebook: ‘Hey Facebook Family. We regret to inform you of the death of my close cousin Larry Myers.
‘Many of you know him as Mr. Buttermilk Biscuits. If you can help us we would greatly appreciate it. Larry has fought the good fight. He has overcome some of the biggest Challenges he has ever had to face. Rest well Junior, you will be missed. Thanks and blessings to all. Please keep our family in your prayers.’
A family member confirmed to The US Sun that Myers Jr died of a heart attack, it was reported.
One individual wrote on Facebook: ‘I am asking my Facebook family to pray for my Uncle Larry Myers and family, he lost his son Larry Jr a few days after he celebrated his birthday. Cousin you lived your life to the fullest!!! Sleep in Heaven.’
Another post written by a Facebook user honoured her ‘dear sweet amazing friend’.
‘My heart is so broken friend I have little words I wasn’t ready for this on no level I just want you to know I’m so proud of you its ridiculous you accomplished so much and pushed so hard,’ they penned.
Myers Jr., dubbed Mr Buttermillk Biscuits after becoming popular for singing about buttermilk biscuits at a chicken restaurant, appeared on the tenth season of My 600-Lb Life in 2022.
The episode, titled Larry’s Journey, showed that he weighed 940 pounds and was bedbound.
He was outspoken about his weight reduction quest online, hosting The Buttermilk Biscuit Show on YouTube.
He released a video named ‘Larry Speaks From The Heart’ nine months ago, with the description: ‘Larry tells you about his food addiction and how he conquered.’
A fundraiser has been set up to pay for funeral services by Sonya Hines-Hall, who wrote on the page that she was Myers Jr’s god-sister.
‘Larry, aka “Mr. Buttermilk Biscuits”, has used his musical talents to bless others since the age of 10. From a small storefront church in his home town to the big stage of the Apollo theater, Larry always made himself available to sing at special events anytime anyone asked, most of the time free of charge,’ the fundraising page read.
‘His struggle with weight gain/loss never dimmed his drive to show love and kindness to all he met. As a family we want to bring our beloved Larry home one more time so we can lay him to rest with dignity and respect. The cost to do so is more than we can handle and we are asking for your help. Thank you in advance for your kindness and your support.’
