- Reality star was found dead in Atlanta parking lot
Extreme Weight Loss star Brandi Mallory died as result of ‘complications of obesity,’ according to medical officials in Georgia who conducted her autopsy.
Cause of death
The reality TV personality, who passed away at the age of 40 last month, was found dead in the parking lot of a Chipotle restaurant in Stone Mountain, Georgia on November 9.
In newly-released documents reviewed by TMZ, the Fulton County Medical Examiner said that ‘complications of obesity was considered a significant condition contributing to the death.’
The Extreme Weight Loss star’s death was deemed as natural, the outlet reported, noting that law enforcement found ‘no sign of foul play’ in their probe into Mallory’s passing.
Brandi Mallory’s illness
Mallory suffered from an enlarged heart, and blood tests indicated precursors to diabetes, according to medical officials.
Mallory had ‘trace amounts of marijuana and alcohol’ in her system when she died but they did not factor as reasons into her passing, the coroner said.
Mallory had not suffered any injuries as of late that contributed to her death, officials said.
Mallory last month was remembered a positive force in all of her loved ones’ lives, as a friend of the reality TV personality spoke about how they were ‘so impressed with her as a person.’
She was an eternal optimist
Her friend and fellow makeup artist, Eva Jane, told People on November 27 about how the Extreme Weight Loss star was ‘full of life’ and ‘an eternal optimist.’
After her friends and family held a celebration of life for Mallory, Jane spoke about how the funeral was somber but also had levity.
Jane also added that Mallory’s loved ones not only shed tears, but also shared personal stories about moments of happiness they shared with her and the joy she had spread.
‘I was just so impressed with her as a person because she was so positive, just an eternal optimist,’ Jane said about her late friend.
Jane also said Mallory had a an ‘electric’ and ‘very big personality’ which she will miss.
