'Big Brother' alum Amber Siyavus dies at 46

KiMi Robinson, USA TODAYMon, October 12, 2026 at 9:48 PM UTC

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Amber Siyavus, a onetime "Big Brother" houseguest, has died. She was 46.

Siyavus died in Clark County, Nevada, on Friday, Oct. 9, according to Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner records reviewed by USA TODAY on Monday, Oct. 12. TMZ was first to report the news.

Her cause and manner of death are pending. USA TODAY has reached out to the office for more information.

Longtime "Big Brother" host Julie Chen Moonves shared a clip from their 2007 sit-down following Siyavus' eviction and penned a tribute to the Season 8 contestant.

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"Rest in Peace Amber. Hard to believe but I know you are back in our eternal home with our Creator," Chen Moonves wrote. "Thank you for your heart and honesty. We will remember you with love ❤️."

When she joined the Season 8 cast of the CBS show, Siyavus was a server at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. She was part of the "Late Night Crew" and formed friendships with Dustin Erikstrup and Jameka Cameron. Despite his divisive and confrontational personality, Dick Donato won the season.

Throughout her more than 60 days on the show, Siyavus often spoke of her daughter, Lexi Tomcavage. Tomcavage reportedly died in January 2018 at 18 years old in Canton, Ohio.

Nearly a year ago, 35-year-old "Big Brother" contestant Mickey Lee died on Dec. 25 months after competing on Season 27, in which she finished in 10th place.

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