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Express Tribune
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jane Bright Survivor Nicaragua fan favorite dies at 71
Jane Bright, known for her appearance on Survivor: Nicaragua, has passed away at the age of 71. Her daughter, Ashley Hammett, announced the news on Facebook after Bright's body was found earlier this week in her North Carolina home. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Born on December 13, 1953, in Jackson Springs, North Carolina, Bright was a dog trainer before joining the CBS competition series in 2010. She competed in Season 21, which separated contestants into tribes based on age. As part of the older Espada tribe, Bright was praised for her strength and contributions, despite being the oldest contestant of the season. She was the 13th castaway voted off but won the audience-voted Sprint Fan Favorite award, along with a $100,000 prize. Fans and fellow contestants remembered Bright fondly. Donathan Hurley, a contestant from Survivor: Ghost Island, called her 'a firecracker' and shared his heartbreak on social media. He recalled her lively spirit and sense of humor, expressing deep sadness over her passing. Bright's legacy as a strong competitor and beloved personality on Survivor remains. She is mourned by the Survivor community and fans alike, who remember her for her resilience and vibrant personality.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jane Bright Dies: ‘Survivor: Nicaragua' Fan Favorite Was 71
Jane Bright, the Survivor: Nicaragua contestant, has died. She was 71. The Season 21 Fan Favorite's daughter Ashley Hammett announced her mother's death in a Facebook post on Thursday after her body was discovered earlier that day in her North Carolina home. More from Deadline Charles Strouse Dies: Prolific Composer Of Broadway's 'Bye Bye Birdie,' Film's 'Bonnie & Clyde' And TV's 'All In The Family' Theme Was 96 Joe Don Baker Dies: 'Walking Tall' Star Who Appeared In Three James Bond Films Was 89 Samuel French Dies: 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' & 'Fear The Walking Dead' Actor Was 45 'Today Jane Hammett Bright was found passed away within her home by a good friend and county sheriff,' wrote Hammett in the post. A cause of death was not disclosed. Born Dec. 13, 1953 in Jackson Springs, N.C., Bright was a 56-year old dog trainer when she appeared on the CBS competition series in 2010. Separating the castaways into two tribes based on age, she started off in the older Espada tribe. Despite being the oldest contestant of the season, Bright pulled her own weight, praised for her strength and contributions to the tribe. After being the 13th castaway voted off, she won the audience-voted Sprint Fan Favorite, along with a $100,000 prize. Bright was remembered by fans and fellow Survivor cast members, including Survivor: Ghost Island's Donathan Hurley, who remembered her as 'a firecracker.' 'Lord, I sure did get my heart broken when I opened up Facebook after work!' he wrote on X. 'One of my favorite Survivor family members, as I call them all, has passed away. I loved Jane so much!!! This lady was a firecracker! Always ready to have a good time and a good laugh! RIP Jane.' Best of Deadline 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery Where To Watch All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies: Streamers With Multiple Films In The Franchise
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Iconic Survivor star who worked as a dog trainer before winning $100,000 as season fan favorite dies aged 71
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. 3 An iconic Survivor star has died Credit: Getty 3 Jane Bright, who appeared on Survivor: Nicaragua, has died aged 71 3 She placed 6th out of 20 on the show but was given the fan-favourite award Credit: Getty 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." 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. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
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. 3 An iconic Survivor star has died Credit: Getty 3 Jane Bright, who appeared on Survivor: Nicaragua, has died aged 71 3 She placed 6th out of 20 on the show but was given the fan-favourite award Credit: Getty 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." Most read in Celebrity 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. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jane Bright Dies: ‘Survivor: Nicaragua' Fan Favorite Was 71
Jane Bright, the Survivor: Nicaragua contestant, has died. She was 71. The Season 21 Fan Favorite's daughter Ashley Hammett announced her mother's death in a Facebook post on Thursday after her body was discovered earlier that day in her North Carolina home. More from Deadline Charles Strouse Dies: Prolific Composer Of Broadway's 'Bye Bye Birdie,' Film's 'Bonnie & Clyde' And TV's 'All In The Family' Theme Was 96 Joe Don Baker Dies: 'Walking Tall' Star Who Appeared In Three James Bond Films Was 89 Samuel French Dies: 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' & 'Fear The Walking Dead' Actor Was 45 'Today Jane Hammett Bright was found passed away within her home by a good friend and county sheriff,' wrote Hammett in the post. A cause of death was not disclosed. Born Dec. 13, 1953 in Jackson Springs, N.C., Bright was a 56-year old dog trainer when she appeared on the CBS competition series in 2010. Separating the castaways into two tribes based on age, she started off in the older Espada tribe. Despite being the oldest contestant of the season, Bright pulled her own weight, praised for her strength and contributions to the tribe. After being the 13th castaway voted off, she won the audience-voted Sprint Fan Favorite, along with a $100,000 prize. Lord, I sure did get my heart broken when I opened up Facebook after work! 💔💔💔 One of my favorite Survivor family members, as I call them all, has passed away. 😢 I loved Jane so much!!! This lady was a firecracker! Always ready to have a good time and a good laugh! RIP Jane. — Donathan Hurley (@donathanhurley) May 15, 2025 Bright was remembered by fans and fellow Survivor cast members, including Survivor: Ghost Island's Donathan Hurley, who remembered her as 'a firecracker.' 'Lord, I sure did get my heart broken when I opened up Facebook after work!' he wrote on X. 'One of my favorite Survivor family members, as I call them all, has passed away. I loved Jane so much!!! This lady was a firecracker! Always ready to have a good time and a good laugh! RIP Jane.' Best of Deadline 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries Where To Watch All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies: Streamers With Multiple Films In The Franchise Everything We Know About 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Season 2 So Far
