UK's Heaviest Man, Who Once Needed Crane to Lift, Dies at Age 33
Jason Holton, who was considered one of Britain's heaviest men, tragically passed away due to organ failure just a week shy of his 34th birthday. Weighing an estimated 317 kilograms, Holton's health struggles culminated in his death last Saturday in Surrey, marking a sorrowful end to a life dominated by severe obesity and its complications. Holton's journey through life was fraught with medical and emotional challenges. The severity of his condition came to light spectacularly in 2020 when he had to be airlifted from his third-floor flat by a crane after collapsing. This incident required the efforts of more than 30 firefighters and captured significant media attention, highlighting the extreme challenges faced by those living with morbid obesity. In his later years, Holton was confined to a specially adapted council bungalow, which was equipped with reinforced furniture to support his weight. Immobility, breathing difficulties, and a series of health crises marked his day-...
