Big Brother star Mickey Lee dies at 35 after health crisis

Reality TV fans mourn loss of Mickey Leethe bold and unforgettable star of season 27 of “Big Brother”. Known for her vibrant personality and fearless gameplay, Lee’s passing sparked an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow players.

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Big Brother star Mickey Lee dies after health crisis

In a candid Instagram post On Friday, his family wrote: “It is with deep sadness that Mickey Lee’s family announces his Christmas transition early this evening..” His family also celebrated his impact, saying Lee “won the hearts of audiences across the country” during her time on “Big Brother” and will be remembered for the joy and laughter she brought to fans and their loved ones.

Earlier this month, Lee’s family and supporters launched a GoFundMe campaign after suffering a series of cardiac arrests linked to flu complications. The fundraiser noted that she was in intensive care, in critical but stable condition, surrounded by family and medical staff. It also highlighted the emotional and financial strain on his loved ones due to rising costs of hospitalization and ongoing care, showing how sudden and severe his health crisis had become. Her passing sparked an outpouring of condolences from fans and former castmates, with many remembering her for her infectious personality and fearless gameplay that made her a star in the “Big Brother” house.

Fans flood social media in mourning for Mickey Lee

Fans immediately flooded the Shade Room Instagram Comments Section to mourn the passing of Mickey Lee. Many shared their prayers and heartfelt condolences for his family, while others expressed how much they loved him on “Big Brother” and remembered his bold and dynamic personality. Meanwhile, some commenters took the opportunity to encourage everyone to take care of themselves and cherish their loved ones.

An Instagram user @bingeworthy shared, “It’s so heartbreaking 😢”

This Instagram user @speedrunnernyc said: “Take care of yourself ! Especially young people“

And, Instagram user @blackculturenews added: “Just for clarity, she was born with a hole in her heart, so the flu only made her condition worse. RIP 🙏🏾”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @ms4thestars wrote: “I’m a BB superfan, and this really breaks my heart ❤️! RIP Mickey🕊”

While Instagram user @themaster_connector said: “It’s so sad! I just saw her at 2 events 2 weeks ago. Sending prayers to his family. 🙏🏾”

Finally, Instagram user @itsmimize commented: “So young and beautiful 🕊️🕊️🙏🏾🙏🏾💔💔💔”

Ashley Hollis reached out before Mickey Lee passed away

Mickey Lee’s death sparked reactions from many of his castmates, including his co-star Ashley Hollis, who revealed she had tried to reconcile with Lee before his death. After the show ended, Lee shared that she felt like the only one “Traditional black woman“in the house, later clarifying that she meant she was the most”stereotype” Black woman, not to diminish Hollis. Hollis previously responded to Lee’s comments by sharing videos of her parents, which some saw as mocking, but now says she reached out weeks ago to try to bury the hatchet, emphasizing that she cared about Mickey and didn’t want the two black women on the show to be pitted against each other.

Hollis faced backlash for posting the text publicly, with critics saying she was trying to look better after Lee’s death. She ultimately deleted the post, but explained on

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