Barbara “Babs” Thore died at the age of 76, per TMZ. Her daughter, Whitney Thore, posted the news on Instagram explaining how her mother passed away. She said, “My mom had cerebral amyloid angiopathy, which is an untreatable progressive condition caused by proteins in the blood vessels of the brain that can cause dementia, seizures, or like in my mom’s case, brain bleeding (hemorrhagic strokes).”
There’s no doubt while watching “My Big Fat Fabulous Life” that Babs was immensely loved by her family. The reality star’s admiration went beyond just family as she brought joy to many fans’ lives, which Whitney acknowledged in her post. She said, “If you’re reading this, you’re familiar with her magic: her southern charm, her hilarious sense of humor, her well-timed witty remarks, her beauty, and her ability to make everyone around her feel comfortable and cared for.” Whitney continued to share how her mother’s love went beyond from what fans saw on television and expressed how thankful she is to viewers “for loving” her mother.
The reality star also revealed in the post that this past year, although difficult, was “the best of our lives.” Opening up that Barbara and the entire family experienced a lot of joyous moments in the last year. Despite her passing, Whitney hopes fans will continue to honor and cherish the memories they experienced with her mother. Whitney ended the post with a heartfelt and resounding message that read, “I love you, Mommy.”
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