Coverage dated June 20, 2023

‘My 600-lb Life’ star dead: Larry Myers Jr. was 49

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Myers appeared on the TLC show in January 2022 in hopes of becoming healthy — and a gospel singer.

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  1. New York Post

    ‘My 600-lb Life’ star dead: Larry Myers Jr. was 49 (opens New York Post)

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    Myers appeared on the TLC show in January 2022 in hopes of becoming healthy — and a gospel singer.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Larry Myers Jr., 'My 600-Lb Life' star who sang about buttermilk biscuits, dies (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Larry Myers Jr., who starred on TLC's 'My 600-Lb. Life' and became known as Mr. Buttermilk Biscuits, died last week at 49.

  3. Deadline

    Larry Myers Jr. Dies: ‘My 600-Lb. Life’ Star Was 49 (opens Deadline)

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    Larry Myers Jr., the popular star of TLC’s My 600-Lb. Life known affectionately as Mr. Buttermilk Biscuits, died June 13 of a heart attack in Texas. He was 49. His death was confirmed this we…

  4. The Daily Caller

    Reality TV Star From ‘My 600-Lb. Life’ Larry Myers Dies At Age 49 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    "My 600-Lb Life" star Larry "Mr. Buttermilk Biscuits" Myers Jr. died of a heart attack just three days after his 49th birthday.

  5. Entertainment Weekly

    Larry Myers Jr., 'My 600-lb Life' star, dies at 48 (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Larry Myers Jr., the 'My 600-lb Life' star also known as 'Mr. Buttermilk Biscuits,' has died, a family member confirmed on Facebook.

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