575-pound spokesman for Heart Attack Grill dead at 29

[Sombeech]

The nearly 600-pound man who gained fame as spokesman for the Heart Attack Grill

[b_rock_101]

ultimate irony if heart problems caused his death. seriously though, 29 is too young to kick the can. cheers to living a semi-healthy lifestyle

[canyonphile]

I remember seeing this place featured on Man vs. Food (watched for the first and last time, ironically, in a hotel room in Moab after a full day o' hiking), but I don't remember this spokesman. I'm going to bet that they'll quickly change their slogan from "taste...worth dying for" since his passing. It's a lame slogan anyway, but coming from someone who finds that type of food totally unappealing (let alone the volume! :eek2:), I'm not their customer base so it doesn't really matter.

Even if this unfortunate fellow died from complications of pneumonia, I can pretty much guarantee that his morbid obesity contributed to his death. I feel bad for his friends and family; as b_rock_102 ways, 29 is way too young to be kicking off. Sad, really.

[accadacca]

That's a definite fake smile on that nurse. :lol8:

[Deadeye008]

I'm 29....but I weigh about 400lbs less than this guy. I wonder how many people will see this and quit eating at this place.

[Deathcricket]

Just heard the funeral got pushed back. His body is currently being cremated and expected to finish in 2012.

[Sombeech]

Just heard the funeral got pushed back. His body is currently being cremated and expected to finish in 2012.

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