Big Brother’ Season 8 Contestant Amber Siyavus Dies at 46
The Clark County medical examiner in Nevada confirmed that Amber Siyavus, who competed on Season 8 of Big Brother has died. She was 46.
Siyavus died on October 9 at her Las Vegas home, according to her death certificate. The cause and manner of death have yet to be determined.
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Longtime Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves paid tribute to Siyavus on Instagram on Monday, alongside a clip of Siyavus’ Big Brother post-eviction interview: “Rest in Peace, Amber. It’s hard to believe, but I know you’re back in our eternal home with our Creator. Thank you for being open and honest. We’ll remember you with love.”
Siyavus competed in season 8 of Big Brother in 2007. During her time on the show, she grew close to her fellow housemates, Jameka Cameron and Dustin Erikstrup, and was known for some emotional and frequently tearful moments, earning the nickname “Whamber.”
Siyavus was evicted eighth and finished seventh. Dick “Evel Dick” Donato won the season.
Siyavus’ 18-year-old daughter, Lexi Tomcavage, died in an apparent suicide in January 2018, according to TMZ, which was the first to report his death.