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Kirk Medas Battles Critical Illness in ICU Without Insurance

The former 'Floribama Shore' star is sedated on a ventilator as he fights necrotizing pancreatitis and sepsis, with castmates rallying support through a GoFundMe campaign.

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Overview

  • Kirk Medas, 33, has been hospitalized in Miami since April 18, suffering from severe necrotizing pancreatitis and sepsis.
  • He remains sedated on a ventilator in the ICU, with his recovery expected to be a prolonged process.
  • Medas lacks medical insurance, prompting his family to launch a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $18,000 to cover mounting medical and rehabilitation expenses.
  • Former 'Floribama Shore' castmates Aimee Elizabeth Hall and Nilsa Prowant have shared updates, requested prayers, and mobilized donations through social media.
  • Prowant has traveled multiple times to be by Medas’ side, highlighting the close-knit support from friends and family during his health crisis.