Kirk Medas, Star of ‘Floribama Shore,’ Passes Away at 33
(NEXSTAR) — Kirk Medas, an actor and notable figure from MTV’s reality series ‘Floribama Shore’, has died at the age of 33. The announcement came from family and friends, who confirmed that Medas passed away on Friday after a prolonged battle with severe health issues.
Health Issues Leading to Demise
Medas had been hospitalized in Miami for several weeks due to serious complications, including necrotizing pancreatitis and sepsis. His family later reported to TMZ that the primary cause of death was liver failure.
Tributes from Friends and Co-stars
Aimee Hall, Medas’ co-star on ‘Floribama Shore’, expressed her grief in a heartfelt Facebook post, now deleted, stating, “We lost our brother, our best friend, our heart — Kirk… I already miss his voice, his laughter, his presence. The world feels a little dimmer without him — but I know I’ll see my best friend again someday.”
About ‘Floribama Shore’
‘Floribama Shore’, which aired from 2017 to 2021, is a spin-off of the popular series ‘Jersey Shore’. Medas was a prominent figure throughout all four seasons of the show, contributing to its vibrant ensemble cast.
Understanding Necrotizing Pancreatitis
Necrotizing pancreatitis is defined as a severe inflammation of the pancreas that leads to the death of pancreatic tissue. According to the Cleveland Clinic, this condition can give rise to several complications such as infections, which occur in up to 20% of cases, fluid accumulation, and hemorrhaging.
This serious condition occurs in approximately 20% of all pancreatitis instances, with acute pancreatitis contributing to about 275,000 hospitalizations annually in the United States.