The truth behind Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, aka Now’s death hoax, has shocked many of his fans who watched him on My 600 Lb Life. He is truly a brilliant man who took care of all his obese patients like family members. He has kicked out several who didn’t bother to follow his advice after he had listened to their problems nicely.
Dr. Now has been a staple on TLC for years. Without him, none of the reality stars could think of navigating their weight loss journey. He needs to be gentle with his body by losing a significant amount of weight. In the past, people thought he was in the mood to retire, as he had already hit 80, but he confirmed that he wouldn’t.

My 600 Lb Life: How Much Wealth Did Dr. Now Make?
Dr. Now undoubtedly made a massive amount of money throughout his career as a vascular and bariatric surgeon. He appeared on TLC since 2012, branching out into other shows. He said he loved the small screen, and fans continued to wonder what his net worth would be in 2025. Without much keeping it under wraps, he has approximately created around $6 million.
Dr. Now, with her medical field expertise, has written several books, including “The Scale Does Not Lie, People Do” and “Last Chance to Live.” According to one report, he receives a paycheck of $1,500 for his recurring appearances on episodes. The cast member referred to the amount as his talent fee, but TLC hasn’t confirmed anything.
My 600 Lb Life: Fans Panic Over Dr. Now’s Health News!
My 600 Lb Life viewers can’t sit idly by knowing that Dr. Now is gone, leaving behind a legacy that’s so impactful. He worked day and night to earn recognition, and suddenly, someone claimed that he passed on isn’t justified. There is an ongoing death hoax trend that needs to stop because he is alive and healthy.

Dr. Now doesn’t pose a health threat at the moment, despite his age. His tough love for his patients has made his fans worried about him. So, they questioned the strange speculation from every angle possible. Later, they confirmed that he didn’t die on Sunday, December 28, so there’s no need to panic.
The black and white picture and the caption of the post declared Dr. Now dead, as the creator wrote ‘RIP’ to him. Of course, TLC fans always check facts before joining the conversation. Some of them couldn’t tolerate it, and they went on to bash the person who lied regarding everyone’s beloved Iranian doctor.
Despite Dr. Now not coming forward to explain his situation, his Instagram profile proved the news to be fake. It’s a way to drive views with a lot of likes, comments, and shares. Netizens have reported the poster maker to Facebook for spreading a death rumor, which they called intolerable. They further added that they expect Dr. Now to live many more years. Stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers for all new Dr. Now’s updates.