Juan Pedro Franco, Once the World’s Heaviest Man, Dies at 41
Updated January 2, 2026, at 04:51:05 AM PST
life and Weight of Juan Pedro Franco
Juan Pedro Franco, who at one point held the title of the world’s heaviest man, has died at the age of 41. Reports from multiple news sources confirm his passing on an unspecified date in late December 2023 or early January 2024 according to Newspaper and as reported by VRT.
Franco weighed 600 kilograms (approximately 1,323 pounds) at his peak,earning him the designation as the world’s heaviest man according to VRT.
Medical challenges and Treatment
Details surrounding Franco’s death are currently limited. He had faced significant health challenges related to his weight for many years. Prior to his death, he underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2017 in Guadalajara, Mexico, in an attempt to address his obesity and improve his health.
