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TLC Star Charity Pierce Dies at 50 After Health Struggles

1/28/2026

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Charity Pierce, a star of TLC's "My 600-lb Life," died at age 50 on January 27, 2026 after a prolonged battle with health issues.
She had been in hospice care for one to two months.
Her daughter, Charly Jo, confirmed the news via Facebook.
Pierce rose to fame for her weight-loss journey, starting at nearly 800 pounds, and faced health challenges including kidney cancer.

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Charity Pierce, a star of TLC's "My 600-lb Life," died at age 50 on January 27, 2026 after a prolonged battle with health issues.
She had been in hospice care for one to two months.
Her daughter, Charly Jo, confirmed the news via Facebook.
Pierce rose to fame for her weight-loss journey, starting at nearly 800 pounds, and faced health challenges including kidney cancer.