American social media personality who has accumulated a substantial audience across social platforms for documenting his extreme weight-loss journey. He has shared the highs and lows of his journey with over 550,000 followers on his ethanbenard Instagram account and over 550,000 followers on his ethanbenardlive TikTok account. He struggled with his weight from an early age and reached 200lbs by the time he was only nine years old. Before gaining viral fame, he worked as a Twitch gaming broadcaster. After reaching a peak weight of 660lbs, he spent 61 days in the hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, including 11 days on a ventilator, which served as a turning point in his decision to reclaim his health.
