Destinee LaShaee, First Trans Star of ‘My 600-Lb. Life,’ Has Passed Away

Destinee LaShaee, the first-ever transgender star of TLC’s “My 600-Lb. Life,” has passed away.

Tuesday on Facebook, Destinee’s brother Wayne Compton confirmed the tragic news while posting a series of photos of the two.

“No no no I’m sorry bro, I accept you for who you are, I accept every flaw that come with you, I’m sorry you felt alone, I’m sorry you felt you had nobody else to turn [to], I’m sorry you felt you had no other option. [Their late sibling] Destiny wouldn’t of wanted this, lord why keep taking my siblings away, how much can I take💔💔,” Compton wrote.

As reported by People, Tuesday also marks the one-year anniversary of the death of their other sibling, Destiny.

While appearing on Season 7 of the reality TV show, Destinee — who also used the name Matthew Ventress — weighed a little under 700 lbs. — caused by depression and other ailments.

“I feel like all I’m constantly doing is trying to escape my depression and pain at this point. Food is the only thing I can turn to to do that. I can feel it killing me. There is no way I’m going to survive for much longer,” Destinee said.

After leaving the show, Destinee lost over 500 lbs. — a feat documented on social media.

Despite this, it appeared Destinee still struggled with mental health issues.

As reported by People, Destinee appeared to write a post about depression on Destiny’s Facebook page.

“If I Was Surrounded By All My Tears I’d Be Floating In the Ocean,” the February 4 post read.

After the post received a number of responses, a follow-up post on February 5 read, “To Everyone Who Genuinely Love And Support Me I Love You And I’m Grateful To Have Touched Millions Of Lives And Hearts Around The World.”

“My prayer for someone struggling in any way is That You Keep fighting, Know Your Beautiful, your Strong and You Can Do and Be Anything you want and Dream. Dreaming Is Free, Love Is Free And Most Importantly God Is Free. Living My life with So much pain for so long I’ve come to Realize that God Makes no Mistakes. I’m Grateful for my Journey and all I’ve been Through. I don’t Regret A Single Moment. Love you All.”

In a statement obtained by People, TLC offered their condolences to Destinee’s family, saying they’re “saddened to learn of the loss of Destinee Lashaee.”

“Our deepest sympathies go out to Destinee’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.”

We echo TLC and are sending thoughts and prayers to Destinee’s family and friends during this time.