MTV’s ‘Floribama Shore’ Star Was 33

Kirk Medas, best known for starring in MTV‘s Floribama Shore, died Friday. He was 33.

Medas had been hospitalized and in the ICU at a Miami hospital due to a severe case of necrotizing pancreatitis and sepsis.

His Floribama Shore co-star Aimee Hall shared the sad news with a post on Facebook.

“We lost our brother, our best friend, our heart—Kirk,” Hall shared. “I was at the beach when I felt it. Before the call even came, a dolphin kept coming up to me, as if to say goodbye. Kirk and I shared a love for dolphins and the ocean, and in that moment, I just knew.”

She continued, “Though my heart is shattered, I find peace in knowing he’s no longer in pain. He’s in heaven now—free, whole, and making everyone laugh the way only he could. Kirk had the kindest soul, a heart full of love for everyone he met, and a spirit that brought people together. He truly was the glue that held us all close.”

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Hall remembered Medas, saying: “I’ll never forget the moment they placed him on the ventilator, before the coma took hold. I told him I loved him, and tears rolled from his eyes. That memory will stay with me forever. I already miss his voice, his laughter, his presence. The world feels a little dimmer without him—but I know I’ll see my best friend again someday. Until then, I’ll carry him in my heart. Always.”

Medas was one of the original cast members of the Jersey Shore spinoff, Floribama Shore, that premiered on MTV in 2017. The show lasted for four seasons, with Medas as part of the cast.

After being hospitalized, the Floribama Shore family banded together and raised money for Medas. Co-star Nisla Prowant shared a throwback video with Medas and thanked everyone who had donated.

“Thank you all so much for the overwhelming love, prayers, donations, messages, and support for Kirk. He’s been in the ICU on a ventilator for two weeks now, fighting necrotizing pancreatitis and sepsis,” Prowant shared. “Watching someone you love go through something so painful and uncertain is heartbreaking, but your messages, prayers, and kind words have truly lifted us in this dark time. His mama is so grateful for every single one of you..and i know Kirk will be too. Please keep praying for him…he’s strong, and we’re believing in healing, recovery, and a miracle. One day at a time.”