Latest News About Dolly Martinez

Here are the latest updates I can share about Dolly Martinez from My 600-Lb Life, based on recent reporting:

• April 2026: Dolly Martinez, a participant on TLC's My 600-Lb Life, is reported to have passed away at age 30. The news was confirmed by her sister via a social post, expressing heartbreak and honoring Dolly's vibrant personality.[2][6]
• Early to mid-April 2026: Coverage across entertainment outlets notes that Dolly had been hospitalized earlier in March for congestive heart failure and related complications, with reports indicating she did not recover after medical events and a temporary coma. Official causes of death were not immediately released in some outlets, but multiple sources cite congestive heart failure as part of her health struggles.[4][5]
• Reactions and tributes: Social media and entertainment press published tributes from family, friends, and fans, highlighting Dolly’s warmth and impact, and recognizing the broader challenges faced by participants on weight-loss reality programs.[3][6]

If you’d like, I can pull together a concise timeline of events and compile quotes from the tributes with direct citations, or summarize how this news has been covered across different outlets.