Reality television personality Kirk Medas, recognized for his role on MTV’s “Floribama Shore,” passed away at the age of 33. Medas died on Friday, May 2, 2025, following a hospitalization of two weeks in an intensive care unit in Miami, Florida.
Medas’s father reported that his son succumbed to liver failure after enduring a severe case of necrotizing pancreatitis. Prior to his death, Medas had been admitted to the ICU due to the critical nature of his condition, which was further exacerbated by sepsis.
A spokesperson from MTV conveyed profound regret over Medas’s passing, referring to him as a cherished member of the “Floribama Shore” community. The network extended condolences to his family, friends, and fans amid this difficult period.
Medas was a familiar face to reality TV audiences through his participation in the “Jersey Shore” spin-off, where he appeared alongside Jeremiah Buoni, Codi Butts, Aimee Hall, Nilsa Prowant, Candace Rice, Gus Smyrnios, and Kortni Gilson. He joined the cast during the inaugural season in 2017 and remained a key figure throughout the show’s four-season duration on MTV until its cancellation.
The executive producer of Floribama Shore, SallyAnn Salsano, and 495 Productions expressed their sorrow in a statement to TMZ.
Medical authorities explain that necrotizing pancreatitis occurs when inflammation in the pancreas leads to tissue death. This grave condition can result in both immediate and prolonged health complications. Medas had been grappling with the illness for over two weeks in the hospital before his death.
In the days leading up to his death, Medas’s former co-stars reached out on social media requesting support. His family shared a GoFundMe page to assist with his medical expenses, as Medas lacked health insurance. The fundraiser initially set up for medical expenses has been updated to include funeral arrangements. It has raised over $39,000.
After his passing, Aimee Hall, a fellow cast member, paid homage to her friend on social media, expressing how she had lost “a brother” and “best friend.” She highlighted Medas’s compassionate nature and his affection for those he encountered. Hall described him as “the glue that held us all together” and emphasized his “heart bigger than this world.”
Nilsa Prowant, another close cast member, also shared her reflections on Medas following his death. She recounted how Medas had supported her over the last eight years, including walking her mother down the aisle.
Before his hospitalization, Medas’s final social media update was posted on April 15, featuring him on a balcony overlooking Miami. In addition to “Floribama Shore,” Medas appeared with some co-stars on a special episode of “Fear Factor” in 2018, competing against “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” cast members. He also participated in an episode of “How Far Is Tattoo Far?”
