The reality star's death has been announced by her son, Dillon

Everything to know about reality star Pauline Potter and what has happened to her

Reality star Pauline Potter who shot to fame on TLC show My 600lb Life has passed away following a car accident. Her son Dillon announced the news in a YouTube video.

In a video titled 'Unfortunate News Update' posted to Pauline's YouTube channel, Dillon confirmed she had passed away on Thanksgiving (November 27) this year. He revealed that her death was as a result of complications from a car accident that occurred back in January.

Before her turn as a reality TV star, Pauline was already in the public eye for holding the Guinness World Record for being the heaviest woman alive . She was confirmed as weighing 291.6kg (643 pounds) by officia

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