MTV star Kirk Medas, who appeared in the show Floribama Shore, has died aged 33 after suffering necrotising pancreatitis. The reality star's family confirmed the sad news to TMZ, with Kirk's father announcing that he had died from liver failure.

Kirk's family confirmed the Floribama Shore star had died after spending two weeks in the ICU with the condition. Kirk's co-star Aimee Hall paid tribute to the TV personality in a Facebook post today.

She said: "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. Though my heart is shattered, I find peace in knowing he’s no longer in pain."

She continued: "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."

She finished: "He truly was the glue that held us all close. 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."

Despite being a reality star, Kirk was always one of the more reserved members of the Floribama Shore cast. Rising to fame in 2017 alongside Aimee, Nilsa Prowant, Gus Smyrnios, Jeremiah Buoni, Candace Rice, Codi Butts and Kortni Gilson, he kept much of his personal life away from the cameras.

Necrotising pancreatitis is a complication of acute pancreatitis, a condition in which the organ becomes inflamed quickly. The most common symptoms are sudden, severe pain in the centre of your stomach, feeling or being sick, and a very high temperature of 38C or more.

The most common causes are gallstones or drinking too much alcohol; however, sometimes the cause is not known. If the pancreas, which helps with digestion, becomes infected, it can spread into the blood and cause organ failure. The NHS describes it as "a very serious complication that needs treating, and it can be fatal".

Before his death, Kirk's family and friends joined forced to raise money for his hospital care. His co-star Nilsa wrote on Instagram: "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.

"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."