Rod Durham, a reality star known for previously starring on the ABC show Extreme Weight Loss, has sadly died. He was 52-years-old.

The high school drama teacher was found dead in a Fort Lauderdale, Fla. motel room — where he was vacationing during his school's spring break — over the weekend, according to the Tallahasse Democrat. His cause of death is unknown at this time.

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Heaven just got a lot brighter today when Rod entered the pearly gates. While I am selfishly so sad and completely devastated that I won't get to see him on earth anymore, I am rejoicing for the spirit he is carrying with him and spreading to everyone up there…including my dad. Rod, you will be missed terribly. Everything from your kindness, to your warm smile and bear hugs, to your friendship, to you extraordinary ability to make ANYONE (including me) feel special. YOU are special. And will never be forgotten. Love you BIG, and can't wait to be welcomed into heaven someday with that one-of-a-kind infectious laugh of yours. Thanks for changing MY world, @roddurham. Now go do you up there, buddy!!!! 👼🏼❤️

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Rod, then 450 pounds, previously competed on Extreme Weight Loss in 2014 and lost nearly 180 pounds during his time on the hit series.

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"Heaven just got a lot brighter today when Rod entered the pearly gates," Extreme Weight Loss trainer Heidi Powell wrote via Instagram on Monday, March 14 following the news of Rod's passing. "Rod, you will be missed terribly. Everything from your kindness, to your warm smile and bear hugs, to your friendship, to you extraordinary ability to make ANYONE (including me) feel special. YOU are special. And will never be forgotten."

Our thoughts are with Rod's family and friends during this difficult time.