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December 27, 2025
A GoFundMe campaign organized before Lee’s latest health crisis to help cover medical costs had raised more than $38,000 as of publication.
Reality TV competitor Mickey Lee, best known for her appearance on Season 27 of “Big Brother,” has died at the age of 35. The family announced her death shortly after she was admitted to hospital following a series of health emergencies Entertainment weekly.
Lee, a fan favorite on the CBS reality series “Big Brother,” filmed in the summer of 2025, was hospitalized in late December after suffering multiple cardiac arrests related to complications from the flu. Her condition soon became critical, as did her family shared the news of her death on December 25, Christmas Day.
In a statement on Lee’s Instagram, the reality star’s family said she “captured the hearts of audiences nationwide through her performance on ‘Big Brother,’ where her authenticity, strength and spirit left a lasting impression on fans and other cast members alike.” They added that she “will be remembered for the joy she brought to the lives of so many and for the heartfelt connections she formed both on and off screen,” and asked for privacy as they mourned her loss.
Lee finished in 10th place on “Big Brother 27,” which aired on CBS in 2025. She was known for her vibrant personality and memorable moments as the show’s ‘Hero-Villain’ during the competition. Lee’s death prompted an outpouring of tributes from former houseguests and members of the Big Brother community.
Big brother family tribute including comments from fellow competitors recalling her warmth and character. Entertainment weekly noted that many former participants expressed sadness and heartfelt messages on social media following the announcement of her death.
Host Julie Chen Moonves, who led the series, also paid tribute to Lee in a social media post shared after her death, saying she would see Lee “again on the other side in eternity” and praying for comfort and healing for her loved ones.
A GoFundMe campaign organized before Lee’s latest health crisis to help cover medical costs, had raised more than $38,000 as of publication. The campaign requested $40,000 and will now use the money to pay for memorial costs. Details about the memorial services are expected to be announced by the family at a later date.
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