He was 45 years old.
Lester was moved from theintensive care unit to hospice carein a Dallas hospital Friday.
Lester grew up in Georgia, the son of a truck driver and artist.
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He began his acting career in the Nickelodeon-produced movie,Good Burger, in 1997.
He followed that up playing the large offensive lineman Billy Bob in 1999sVarsity Blues.
The gig followed closely to real life for Lester.
I had the same feelings that my character had, he toldMoviewebearlier this year.
He later starred on The WB showPopularfor its two seasons.
After spoofing hisVarsity Bluescharacter inNot Another Teen Movie, Lester did not appear in another major studio film.
At his heaviest, Lester was 508 lbs.
He lost over 300 lbs., including 100 lbs.
in the ensuing month-and-a-half after surgery.
I sold my niche for my chance to live.
Lester is survived by his fiancee, Jennifer Worland.
