Transgender Star Featured on ‘My 600 Lb. Life’ Passes Away From Apparent Suicide at 30 Years Old

A transgender star, Destinee LaShaee who also went by Matthew Ventress, who was featured on TLC’s “My 600 Lb. Life” has passed away from an apparent suicide at 30 years old.

While the exact manner of his death is unclear, his brother reported his passing in a Facebook post that indicated it was a suicide.

In the Facebook post, his brother shared a collage and said, “No no no I’m sorry bro, I accept you for who you are, I accept every flaw that come with you.

“I’m sorry you felt alone, I’m sorry you felt you had nobody else to turn too, I’m sorry you felt you had no other option,” his brother explained.

Referencing their other sibling who passed away a year ago, he concluded, “Destiny wouldn’t of wanted this, lord why keep taking my siblings away, how much can I take.

His brother has set up a GoFundMe to raise expenses for the funeral and wrote:

As many of you know, Destinee LaShaee (Matthew Ventress) died recently. I am is brother and legally This is the only authorized gofundme page set up by his family. Matt was loved by everyone who knew him and left a trail of fond memories everywhere he went. His death has shook many not only in central Louisiana but all across the world as he made friends everywhere he went and was also known from his numerous appearances on television. You couldn’t tell him that he wasn’t a diva. He will truly be missed.

Matt was not on his job long and his insurance will not cover the cost of his funeral and the cost to transport his body back home .I am asking all of his friends and family near and far to help lay him to rest by making a contribution for his funeral no matter how big or small. I understand that it’s last minute and if you aren’t able to contribute financially, please remember our family in your thought and prayers. May God bless you and thank you in advance

TLC gave a statement to PEOPLE where they said they were “saddened to learn of the loss of Destinee Lashae.”

“Our deepest sympathies go out to Destinee’s family and loved ones at this difficult time,” the network added.

Blogger Perez Hilton offered his sympathies in a tweet where he said, “Rest in peace, Destinee LaShaee.”

Rest in peace, Destinee LaShaee. https://t.co/hI2DbxLFye

— Perez Hilton (@PerezHilton) February 10, 2022