Facebook/Kevin Olaeta Kevin Olaeta pictured on his Facebook page in October 2015.
Kevin Olaeta, who appeared on an episode of “Dr. Pimple Popper” on TLC, passed away in May 2019 at the age of 31. Olaeta’s death was revealed in a disclaimer following the show. During his appearance, Oleata showed of a large growth on his face which he described as feeling like a “jawbreaker” pressing against his face. The show’s host, Dr. Sandra Lee, opined that the growth was a cyst. Dr. Lee joked that the growth “felt like a jawbreaker but could be a dealbreaker” in terms of dating.
Olaeta said that his long-hair had aided him in disguising the growth from friends and dates. Olaeta had the cyst removed via surgery. The episode aired on TLC on January 23. His death had nothing to do with Dr. Sandra Lee’s procedure.
Olaeta’s Passing Was ‘Peaceful’ But ‘Unexpected’
According to his obituary in the Petaluma Argus-Courier, Olaeta passed away on May 18, 2019. Olaeta’s tragic death was described as “peaceful” but “unexpected” due to an enlarged heart and tachycardia. Olaeta was a native of Petaluma, around 40 miles north of San Francisco.
Olaeta was a graduate of Petaluma High School, class of 2006, and the Musicians Institute of Hollywood. He was described as being a proponent of local bands as well as loving to work on his motorcycles and cars. Olaeta also worked with his father’s electrician business with clients “drawn to his cheerful, friendly personality.”
Olaeta Was Tragically Preceded in Death by His Oldest Brother, Eli
Kevin Olaeta in May 2015.
Olaeta’s obituary tragically reveals that he was preceded in death by his oldest brother, Eli. Eli Olaeta passed away in 2018. A LinkedIn page for Eli Olaeta gives his “Experience” as being a “Survivor.” Under “Survivor,” Eli wrote, “We are one.”
Olaeta was survived by his father, Lonnie Olaeta, mother Terri Jensen, her husband, Byron. As well as his brother, Ryan Olaeta, his sister, Melissa Olsen, and her husband, Jared. Olaeta’s funeral was held at a Mormon church in Petaluma on July 13.
Olaeta Revealed to His Instagram Followers That He Was Getting the Cyst Removed in December 2018
In December 2018, Olaeta told his Instagram followers, “In the next couple of months, I will be Finally getting my cyst removed! After like 6 or 7 years of it developing and growing, and constantly getting asked about. I have Finally Found the opportunity to have it taken care of and not be out thousands of dollars for it!” At least one of Olaeta’s followers made reference to Olaeta possibly appearing on “Dr. Pimple Popper.”
Typical of Olaeta’s sense of humor, he went by the moniker, “Kevimetal,” on Instagram. In his bio, Olaeta says that “Death Metal = Life, Cat dad, I like classical also. Music, guitars/repairs, videogames and herbage. Motorcycle riding. 707 north bay.”
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