Floribama Shore's Kirk Medas Dead At 33

Kirk Medas, a cast member for all four seasons of MTV's Floribama Shore, has died at just 33 years old, TVLine has confirmed. Medas was hospitalized and placed in intensive care "due to a severe case of necrotizing pancreatitis and sepsis," according to our sister site Deadline.

"We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Kirk Medas, a beloved member of the Floribama Shore family," a MTV spokesperson said in a statement. "Our hearts go out to his family, friends and fans during this difficult time."

Medas' Floribama Shore co-star Aimee Hall paid tribute to him in a since-deleted post on Facebook: "We lost our brother, our best friend, our heart—Kirk. 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... 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."

Hall added: "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."

Capitalizing on the success of Jersey Shore, MTV launched Floribama Shore in 2017, following eight twentysomethings as they partied on the beaches stretching from Florida to Alabama. Medas and Hall were two of the original cast members, along with Jeremiah Buoni, Codi Butts, Kortni Gilson, Nilsa Prowant, Candace Rice and Gus Smyrnios.

Floribama Shore developed a strong following of its own, running for a total of four seasons before wrapping up in 2021. Medas also joined some of his Floribama co-stars in taking on the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation cast in a 2018 episode of Fear Factor.