Destinee LaShaee, who made history on the TLC reality show “My 600-Lb.
Life” as the first transgender star, has died.
The show helps contestants over 600 pounds gain access to gastric bypass surgery.
Food is the only thing I have to turn to to do that.
“My situation is at a breaking point.
At this rate, I give myself a couple months,” she’d continued.
Right before Destinee signed on to “My 600-Lb.
Life,” she weighed 668 pounds and attempted suicide.
By the end of her weight loss journey, she lost more than 500 pounds, perDaily Mail.
However, her struggles with mental health continued long after.
By the time she was 15, LaShaee weighed 350 lbs, perThe Daily Mail.
She also experienced an emotionally traumatic childhood as she grappled with her own gender and sexual identities.
Her decision to sign up for “My 600-Lb.
Life” was motivated by these events.
I’m grateful for my journey and all I’ve been through.
I don’t regret a single moment.
Love you all."
However, the cause of her death hasn’t been confirmed.
Destinee’s brother, Wayne Compton, mourned her on Facebook.
