Mickey Lee, a contestant on the most recent season of “Big Brother,” has died at 35.
LOS ANGELES – July 8: Mickey Lee Houseguest on Season 27 of the CBS series Big Brother, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. (Photo by Sara Mally/CBS via Getty Images)
On Dec. 26, Lee’s family shared the tragic news on Instagram, “With profound sadness, the family of Mickey Lee announces her transition on Christmas in the early evening.”
The post continued, “Mickey captured the hearts of audiences nationwide through her appearance on ‘Big Brother,’ where her authenticity, strength and spirit left a lasting impression on fans and fellow cast members 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 off screen.”
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 16: (L-R) Zach Cornell, Mickey Lee, Chelsie Baham, and Katherine Woodman attend CBS Atlanta Fest at RETREAT by The Gathering Spot on September 16, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carol Lee Rose/Getty Images for Paramount+)
The CBS reality star had been in the ICU after suffering a “series of cardiac arrests” following complications from the flu, according to a GoFundMe created on behalf of Mickey and her family.
The post also reveals that “details regarding memorial services and arrangements will be shared at a later date.”
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 16: Mickey Lee attends CBS Atlanta Fest at RETREAT by The Gathering Spot on September 16, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carol Lee Rose/Getty Images for Paramount+)
RIP Mickey. You will be missed.
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