Barbara “Babs” Thore was 76 years old when she died on December 7, 2022.

Quick Scoop: How old was Babs Thore?

  • Barbara “Babs” Thore, mom of Whitney Way Thore from My Big Fat Fabulous Life , was born June 22, 1946.
  • She died on December 7, 2022, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • That means she was 76 years old at the time of her death.

A little context

Babs became a fan favorite on the TLC show for her warm personality, dry humor, and classic Southern charm. Viewers followed her health struggles, including multiple strokes in the years before she passed, which made her loss especially emotional for fans who felt like they knew her personally.

Many tributes from fans and media remembered her as the “heart” of My Big Fat Fabulous Life and a beloved TV mom figure.

TL;DR: Babs Thore was 76 years old when she passed away on December 7, 2022.

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