Britain’s former fattest man, Barry Austin, 52 from Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, who once weighed 65 stone has passed on.
In recent years Barry was said to struggle with breathing issues and infections.
His partner’s heartbroken daughter Dannie Louise paid tribute to him on social media, posting: “Absolutely heartbroken is the only word I can say how I feel right about now.
“Rest in paradise to the big man of my life my dad Barry Grizzly Austin.
‘HEARTBROKEN’
“I loved u like u was and its how we treated one another.
“You was the kinda dad that was always there no matter what. We had our ups and downs, but can honestly say I never loved u any different.
“Either way its gonna be hard to deal with u no longer being around.
“To see my mom the way she is – horrible. The whole family is just crumbled.”
A spokesman for Birmingham City tweeted: “We are saddened to hear of the passing of lifelong Bluenose Barry Austin.
“His love for Blues was unquestionable. May you rest in peace, Baz.”
