Kirk Medas dead: MTV star dies aged 33 as family pays tribute

Floribama Shore star Kirk Medas has died aged 33 after suffering necrotizing pancreatitis. The reality star's family confirmed the news to TMZ, with Kirk's father announcing that he had died from liver failure.

Speaking to the publication, Kirk's family confirmed that the Floribama Shore star died after spending two years in the ICU with the condition. Kirk's co-star Aimee Hall paid tribute to the TV personality in a post today.

"We lost our brother, our best friend, our heart - Kirk. I was at the beach when I felt it. Before the call even came, a dolphin kept coming up to me, as if to say goodbye," she said.

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“Kirk and I shared a love for dolphins and the ocean, and in that moment, I just knew.

"Though my heart is shattered, I find peace in knowing he’s no longer in pain."

She added: "He’s in heaven now - free, whole, and making everyone laugh the way only he could. Kirk had the kindest soul, a heart full of love for everyone he met, and a spirit that brought people together.

"He truly was the glue that held us all close."

She continued: "I’ll never forget the moment they placed him on the ventilator, before the coma took hold. I told him I loved him, and tears rolled from his eyes.

"That memory will stay with me forever. I already miss his voice, his laughter, his presence. The feels a little dimmer without him—but I know I’ll see my best friend again someday. Until then, I’ll carry him in my heart. Always."

Kirk rose to fame back in 2017 after appearing in Floribama Shore alongside Aimee, Nilsa Prowant, Gus Smyrnios, Jeremiah Buoni, Candace Rice, Codi Butts and Kortni Gilson.

Before his death, Kirk's family and friends joined forced to raise money for his hospital care. Nilsa wrote on : "Thank you all so much for the overwhelming love, prayers, donations, messages, and support for Kirk. He’s been in the ICU on a ventilator for two weeks now, fighting necrotizing pancreatitis and .

"Watching someone you love go through something so painful and uncertain is heartbreaking, but your messages, prayers, and kind words have truly lifted us in this dark time. His mama is so grateful for every single one of you..and i know Kirk will be too. Please keep praying for him…he’s strong, and we’re believing in healing, recovery, and a miracle. One day at a time."

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