health
December 30, 2025
Muere el mexicano Juan Pedro Franco, conocido por haber sido el hombre más obeso del mundo
El mexicano Juan Pedro Franco, conocido mundialmente por haber sido el hombre más obeso del planeta, falleció a los 41 años en el estado de Aguascalientes debido a una infección renal, informó este lunes el médico que llevaba su tratamiento.
TL;DR
- Juan Pedro Franco, formerly the world's heaviest man, died at 41 in Aguascalientes.
- His cause of death was a kidney infection with systemic complications.
- In 2017, he held the Guinness World Record for the heaviest human, weighing nearly 600 kg.
- Franco underwent significant weight loss through a Mediterranean diet and bariatric surgeries (gastric sleeve and bypass).
- He successfully overcame COVID-19 in 2020, demonstrating his improved health.
- His doctor emphasized his case's role in destigmatizing obesity and promoting empathy.
- Franco's story was noted for its perseverance, resilience, and honesty in facing health challenges.