Kirk Medas, a star of MTV's reality show Floribama Shore , died on May 2, 2025, at the age of 33. He had been hospitalized for over two weeks with a severe case of necrotizing pancreatitis, a serious condition where inflammation causes tissue death in the pancreas. During his hospitalization, he was sedated and placed on a ventilator. Medas ultimately died from complications related to liver failure, as confirmed by his father and several reports

. His former castmates, including Aimee Hall and Nilsa Prowant, publicly shared updates on his condition and asked fans for prayers and support. A GoFundMe was established to help cover his medical bills and funeral expenses, noting that he had no medical insurance

. Medas was a prominent figure on Floribama Shore throughout its four-season run starting in 2017 and was remembered by friends and fans as having a kind spirit and being a unifying presence among the cast