Iconic Survivor star who worked as a dog trainer before winning $100,000 as season fan favorite dies aged 71
FAN-favourite Survivor star Jane Bright - who won $100,000 in the reality TV show - has passed away aged 71.
Her daughter Ashley Hammett announced the tragic news of her mum's passing on Thursday, saying that she was found dead in her home.
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An iconic Survivor star has died
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Jane Bright, who appeared on Survivor: Nicaragua, has died aged 71
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She placed 6th out of 20 on the show but was given the fan-favourite award
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She died nearly 15 years since appearing on the CBS competition series.
Bright was born in North Carolina, and worked as a dog trainer before appearing on Survivor in 2010.
After being crowned as fan-favourite on the show, she earned $100,000.
The beloved TV star placed 6th out of 20 contestants on the reality game show, and started the season in the Espada tribe.
Her daughter announced her death on Facebook, saying: "Today Jane Hammett Bright was found passed away within her home by a good friend and county sheriff."
Grieving fans poured out on social media, with many remembering her iconic moments on Survivor.
One fan said: "RIP. She was iconic, she had some of the most entertaining moments on that (slightly underrated) season."
Another said: "Rest in peace Jane. one of if not the best part about Nicaragua."
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The user added: "She was a legend and of my favourite that season. I really wish I could have met her. RIP Jane."
Her cause of death is currently unclear.
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