A star of Big Brother has died aged just 35. Mickey Lee’s death comes after the reality TV star suffered multiple cardiac arrests.

Her family confirmed the tragedy on Friday, a day after her death. Taking to Instagram, they wrote: “With profound sadness, the family of Mickey Lee announces her transition on Christmas in the early evening.

‘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 on and offscreen.”

Zach Cornell, Jimmy Heagerty, Rylie Jeffries, Adrian Rocha, Katherine Woodman, Amy Bingham, Mickey Lee and Isaiah “Zae” Frederich of the CBS series Big Brother ( 
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It had been revealed earlier this week that Mickey had been hospitalised. THere had been a GoFundMe page set up to say the former CBS personality was in “critical but stable condition’ after ‘suffer[ing] a series of cardiac arrests”.

While the family described the star has having a “long road ahead” they said she had been in a stable condition. In the description, Mickey’s family described her as ‘vibrant, strategic, and unforgettable personality’.

They said she had “captured the attention of fans with her energy, authenticity, and bold gameplay”. Mickey finished n 10th place on Big Brother’s 27th season in the United States. The show was eventually won by Ashley Hollis.

Following the sad news, fans and friends took to social media to share their devastation. One user on Twitter/X said: “Looking back on BB27, Mickey really was that girl! The laughs she gave me even when she was stressing me out. And Face card stayed on 10. Gonna miss my herovillain.”

Another user wrote: “Mickey Lee captured our hearts this past summer on #BB27, and her kindness, strength, and spirit will never be forgotten. She passed on Christmas Day. Rest in peace. Sending love and prayers to her family, friends, and cast mates.

And Rachel Reilly Villegas paid tribute to her former castmate as she told Daily Mail: “I hate this so much – I am in shock – I don’t even feel like I should have a comment because it isn’t about me, my heart goes out to her family and lifelong friends – my heart is broken by this news.

Mickey Lee featured on the stateside version of Big Brother ( Image: CBS via Getty Images)

She appeared on season 27 of the show ( Image: Getty Images)
“Big Brother doesn’t just give you castmates — it gives you family. I’m forever grateful I got to share that house and that experience with Mickey. We walked into the Big Brother house as strangers and walked out bonded for life.”

It comes after stars had took to social media to share their support prior to her death. Following news of her hospitalisation, Jimmy Heagerty, who was closely aligned with Mickey in the TV game said: “Mickey is a fighter, and I know she’s going to come back stronger than ever. Until then, let’s show up for our girl in every way we can.”