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FACTS about Jerry and Estella Jerry and Estella were high school sweethearts and have been married for 43 years. They were seen on the Biggest Loser in January, 2009. Jerry and Estella were the oldest contestants ever on the show. Jerry was 64 and Estella was 63 at the finale. Estella weighed in at 242 lbs. She left in the first week and did not return until the finale. She lost 9 lbs. at the ranch and the rest at home. Estella lost 83 lbs. Estella’s younger sister died of heart failure due to morbid obesity. Her passing is part of Jerry’s and Estella’s journey to a healthy life. Jerry weighed in at 369 lbs. was voted off after the second week. At the show’s finale, Jerry lost a total of 177 lbs. He lost 151 lbs. at home, which was the biggest loss ever after being voted off the ranch. As a result of the weight loss, Jerry’s and Estella’s health has improved dramatically. They no longer are treated for high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, sleep apnea or gout. |