The phrase “1000-lb best friends died” refers to the tragic loss of two morbidly obese women who had appeared on the reality television show “My 600-lb Life.” The women, who were best friends, died within months of each other in 2018 and 2019, respectively.
Their deaths highlighted the dangers of obesity and the challenges faced by those who struggle with the condition. Both women had struggled with their weight for most of their lives and had been through multiple rounds of. However, they were unsuccessful in losing enough weight to improve their health.
