Thompson, of Dover, Kent, was eating heavily at the age of three or four years, sneaking downstairs and eating from the cupboards.[2] At the same age, he took food from his neighbour's freezer.[3] He attended Harbour Specialist School in Dover.[4]
In 2012, his 54-year-old mother died of brain cancer and Thompson said that depression led him to increase his weight from Шаблон:Convert.[3] He consumed 10,000 calories a day, four times his recommended intake. His food cost £200 per week, including paying takeaway owners to let themselves into his flat to deliver meals to his bed, using spare keys he had made for them.[2]
Thompson could not wear clothes.[5] He last left his flat on crutches on his birthday in 2014, when he weighed Шаблон:Convert.[3]
In his last year, Thompson was alone and entirely bedridden. He had twice-daily visits from carers to dress and bathe him. He also suffered five heart attacks.[2] Thompson refused a gastric band and said he intended to diet and exercise; doctors told him he must reduce his weight to Шаблон:Convert to survive.[3]
In April 2015, he appeared via video link on the ITV show This Morning, where Dr. Dawn Harper told him that he was suffering from other people's kindness.[4] Thompson said that he used his weight to tell others not to follow his example.[3] After the television appearance he received support from local people, including someone who sent him healthier meals.[5]
Death
Kent Police were informed of Thompson's death at 10:38 a.m. on 21 June 2015. It took six hours (including time taken to remove a wall) for three undertakers, two police officers and firemen to remove his body.[5]
