Overview
- He died in Aguascalientes following a renal infection that progressed to systemic complications while he was hospitalized, according to his treating physician.
- Franco was recognized by Guinness World Records in 2017 at about 595 kilograms, a turning point that led to specialized care in Guadalajara.
- Under Dr. José Antonio Castañeda, he followed a Mediterranean-style regimen and underwent sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, losing roughly 49% of his initial weight.
- His care also targeted diabetes, hypertension, lymphedema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and he recovered from COVID-19 in 2020.
- Brother Herminio Franco shared a family statement of condolence as the physician praised Juan Pedro’s openness for helping reduce stigma around obesity.