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Mickey Lee From ‘Big Brother’ Season 27 Cause of Death Explained


How Did Mickey Lee From 'Big Brother' Season 27 Die? About Her Tragic Cause of Death



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Mickey Lee, best known for her appearance in season Big Brother, died on Christmas Day 2025, according to her family. She was 35. Fans of the CBS reality TV series were shocked by the news and wondered what caused Lee’s death at such a young age.

Lee’s family announced her death in a post shared to her Instagram account on December 26, 2025. It read, in part, “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.”

Read on to learn about Lee and how she died as updates emerge from her loved ones.

How Old Was Mickey Lee From Big Brother?

As previously noted, Lee was just 35 years old when she died.

How Did Mickey Lee From Big Brother Season 27 Die?

Lee died after sufferinga series of cardiac arrests froma sudden health crisis,” according to a GoFundMe account that was set up on December 23, 2025, just two days before she died.

“Mickey recently suffereda series of cardiac arrests and is now in the ICU in critical but stable condition,” the page’s description reads.“She has been surrounded by medical professionals and loved ones, but the road ahead will be long and challenging.This sudden health crisis has left Mickey and her family facing enormous emotional and financial strain from mounting hospital bills to ongoing care and recovery costs.”

The fundraiser was created to help pay for“medical expenses not covered by insurance, ICU and specialist care, rehabilitation and recovery support, family travel, lodging, and related costs.”

Per another Instagram post by her family, Lee was suffering from complications from the flu.

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