Destinee LeShaeeTLC’s transgender first star was… My 600-Lb. My 600-Lb.The author has passed away.

The passing of the 30-year-old reality star—who also used the name Matthew Ventress—was confirmed by brother Wayne ComptonFebruary 8. 

“No no no I’m sorry bro, I accept you for who you are,” Wayne wrote in a public Facebook post. “I’m okay with all the flaws you have, I feel sorry for you feeling alone. I’m sorry to hear you felt that there was no one else I could turn too. Destiny would not have wanted it, Lord, why do I keep taking my siblings from me, what can you take?

CelebHomes News reached out to the medical examiner in question for clarification, but has yet to hear back. An official cause of death has not been revealed.

As a guest on Season 7 My 600-Lb. My 600-Lb.Destinee opened up about her mental health and personal struggle with food in 2019.