Manuel Uribe Garza, extreme obesity symbol, passes away

Manuel Uribe Garza, a man who became a global symbol of extreme obesity, passed away in his hometown in Mexico. At his heaviest, he weighed approximately 600 kilograms, which left him bedridden from 2002 until his death.

Through the assistance of doctors and nutritionists, Garza managed to lose more than 230 kilograms, reducing his body mass by over one-third. Despite his significant weight loss, he remained a notable figure due to the extreme nature of his condition and his public struggle with health and personal life. He died on May 26, 2014, weighing approximately 394 kilograms.