MTV’s ‘Floribama Shore’ Star Was 33

Kirk Medas, greatest identified for starring in MTV‘s Floribama Shore, died Friday. He was 33.

Medas had been hospitalized and within the ICU at a Miami hospital resulting from a extreme case of necrotizing pancreatitis and sepsis.

His Floribama Shore co-star Aimee Corridor shared the unhappy information with a submit on Fb.

“We misplaced our brother, our greatest good friend, our coronary heart—Kirk,” Corridor shared. “I used to be on the seaside after I felt it. Earlier than the decision even got here, a dolphin stored coming as much as me, as if to say goodbye. Kirk and I shared a love for dolphins and the ocean, and in that second, I simply knew.”

She continued, “Although my coronary heart is shattered, I discover peace in understanding he’s not in ache. He’s in heaven now—free, entire, and making everybody snigger the way in which solely he might. Kirk had the kindest soul, a coronary heart full of affection for everybody he met, and a spirit that introduced folks collectively. He really was the glue that held us all shut.”

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Corridor remembered Medas, saying: “I’ll always remember the second they positioned him on the ventilator, earlier than the coma took maintain. I instructed him I cherished him, and tears rolled from his eyes. That reminiscence will stick with me perpetually. I already miss his voice, his laughter, his presence. The world feels a little bit dimmer with out him—however I do know I’ll see my greatest good friend once more sometime. Till then, I’ll carry him in my coronary heart. All the time.”

Medas was one of many authentic forged members of the Jersey Shore spinoff, Floribama Shore, that premiered on MTV in 2017. The present lasted for 4 seasons, with Medas as a part of the forged.

After being hospitalized, the Floribama Shore household banded collectively and raised cash for Medas. Co-star Nisla Prowant shared a throwback video with Medas and thanked everybody who had donated.

“Thanks all a lot for the overwhelming love, prayers, donations, messages, and assist for Kirk. He’s been within the ICU on a ventilator for 2 weeks now, combating necrotizing pancreatitis and sepsis,” Prowant shared. “Watching somebody you’re keen on undergo one thing so painful and unsure is heartbreaking, however your messages, prayers, and type phrases have really lifted us on this darkish time. His mama is so grateful for each single considered one of you..and i do know Kirk will likely be too. Please maintain praying for him…he’s sturdy, and we’re believing in therapeutic, restoration, and a miracle. Someday at a time.”