Franco's attending physician reported that the patient's condition deteriorated sharply in the last days of his life. Despite the efforts of the medical staff, they were unable to save him.

In 2017, Juan Pedro weighed 595 kilograms, which was the basis for his entry into the Guinness World Records. After that, he was put on a strict diet and underwent two surgeries, which allowed him to reduce his weight by almost 49%.
It is also worth noting that in 2020, Franco contracted the coronavirus.