Jason Holton, once known as Britain’s heaviest man, has died at age 33 from organ failure, including kidney failure, after struggling with severe obesity and its associated health complications.
Jason Holton, who was known as Britain’s heaviest man, died just days before his 34th birthday due to organ failure, including kidney failure. Mr. Holton, who weighed approximately 317 kilograms (approximately 50 stone), passed away at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. He had long struggled with obesity, consuming around 10,000 calories daily, including doner kebabs for breakfast. His extreme weight led to significant health issues, including immobility, breathing difficulties, mini-strokes, and a suspected blood clot.
Mr. Holton’s situation had been severe enough to require emergency intervention by a team of firefighters in a past incident to assist him out of his mother’s flat. His health complications were chronic and had been worsening, with his mother, Leisa, noting that doctors had warned of his critical condition days before his death.
Holton had previously held the title of Britain’s heaviest man, a title once held by Carl Thompson in 2015, who weighed 412 kilograms. Jason Holton’s death highlights the severe personal and medical challenges faced by individuals dealing with extreme obesity, along with the importance of addressing such health issues adequately.
