Big Brother Alum Mickey Lee Dies at 35

What’s Happening

Here’s the thing: The contestant on the most recent season of the CBS reality show had been in the ICU after suffering a “series of cardiac arrests,” according to a GoFundMe posted earlier in the week.

Mickey Lee Sara Mally/CBS on Facebook on X Google Preferred to Flipboard Show additional options on LinkedIn on Pinterest on Reddit on Tumblr on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Big Brother contestant Mickey Lee died on Thursday, Dec. 25, after she was hospitalized earlier in the week following a series of cardiac arrests. (yes, really)

Lees family just dropped her death in an Instagram post d on Friday, Dec.

The Details

With profound sadness, the family of Mickey Lee announces her transition on Christmas in the early evening, the statement reads. Mickey captured the hearts of audiences nationwide through her appearance on Big Brother , where her authenticity, strength and spirit left a lasting impression on the fandom and fellow castmembers alike.

She will be remembered for the joy she brought into the lives of so many and for the genuine connections she formed both on- and offscreen. Related Stories Movies Amos Poe, “No Wave” Director Behind The Blank Generation and The Foreigner Dies at 76 Movies Mohammad Bakri, Renowned Palestinian Actor and Filmmaker, Dies at 72 Lee had been in the ICU earlier in the week after a number of cardiac arrests, according to a GoFundMe asking for money for her medical expenses.

Why This Matters

The fundraiser had pulled in nearly $33,000 of its $40,000 total by Friday. On GoFundMe, Lees hospitalization was described as a sudden health crisis that has left Mickey and her family facing enormous emotional and financial strain from mounting hospital bills to ongoing care and recovery costs. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida but based in Atlanta, Lee was a contestant on the most recent, 27th season of Big Brother , which aired this summer.

The entertainment world moves fast, and this is a prime example.

Key Takeaways

• During her time on the reality show she was described as an event curator.
• She was evicted in week eight, finishing in 10th place.
• A number of Big Brother alums have paid tribute to Lee on socials since the news of her death.

The Bottom Line

She was evicted in week eight, finishing in 10th place. A number of Big Brother alums have paid tribute to Lee on socials since the news of her death.

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