Amber Siyavus Dies: ‘Big Brother’ Season 8 Contestant Was 46
Amber Siyavus, who competed on Season 8 of Big Brother, has died, the Clark County medical examiner in Nevada confirmed to Deadline. She was 46. According to her death records, Siyavus died October 9 at a residence in Las Vegas. The cause and manner of death are pending. Longtime Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves […]
Amber Siyavus, a participant on the eighth season of CBS's reality show Big Brother, has passed away at the age of 46. The news was first reported by TMZ, citing the cause of death as undisclosed. Television news outlet TVLine has attempted to confirm the information with Nevada's Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner.
Siyavus was born on October 9, 1976, in Nevada, USA. She gained recognition for her emotional demeanor during the show and her candid discussions in the Diary Room. Siyavus formed close bonds with contestants Dustin Erikstrup and Jameka Cameron, who ultimately finished in ninth and fourth place, respectively. During her time on Big Brother, Siyavus finished in seventh place, and the season was won by Dick Evel Dick Donato.
Tragically, Siyavus had previously lost her 18-year-old daughter, Lexi Tomcavage, who died by apparent suicide in 2018. Julie Chen Moonves, the long-time host of Big Brother, paid tribute to Siyavus on Instagram, expressing condolences and praising her honesty and heart.
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