‘Floribama Shore’ Star Kirk Medas Dies At 33 After Weeks In Hospital With Necrotizing Pancreatitis

Baila Eve ZismanMay 7, 2025, 6:34 pmNews >

MTV’s show Floribama Shore’s star Kirk Medas died on May 2 at 33 years old due to liver failure.

Floribama Shore, a spinoff of The Jersey Shore reality series that ran from 2017 to 2021, featured Medas as one of the show’s favorite members among fans and cast members alike. He was on the show for 25 episodes from 2017 to 2020.

Medas had been in the intensive care unit for almost a month prior to his death, hospitalized “fighting necrotizing pancreatitis.”

Before Medas died, several of his co-stars advocated for a GoFundMe to help pay for his medical bills. Co-star Aimee Hall posted to Instagram in support of Medas, writing, “Our friend Kirk has been in the ICU for over two weeks now, battling a severe case of necrotizing pancreatitis. He’s currently on a ventilator, and the situation is incredibly serious.”

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She went on, “I’ve been lucky enough to stay connected through FaceTime with his roommates and close friends who’ve been keeping us updated daily. Kirk does not have medical insurance and his sweet, strong mother has created a GoFundMe to help with the overwhelming expenses.”

Nilsa Prowant also posted to Instagram, writing, “Thank you all so much of the overwhelming love, prayers, donations, messages, and support for Kirk…watching someone you love go through something so painful and uncertain is heartbreaking, but your messages, prayers and kind words have truly lifted us in this dark time.”

In conversation with People, Prowant shared Medas’ legacy: “Kirk could light up a room with his smile…his laughter was contagious. He was more than just a friend, he was family, uncle, roommate, the best guy everyone knew. He showed up for us every single time. Whether it was the opening of a new business or the birth of my son, he was there with his full heart…I’ll carry his love and support with me always.”

MTV also issued a statement: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Kirk Medas, a beloved member of the Floribama Shore family. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and fans during this difficult time.”

The family’s GoFundMe has presently raised over $39,000 out of its $100,000 goal.