Survivor Palau Contestant Jennifer Lyon Dies at Age 37
Jennifer Lyon, a contestant on Survivor Palau, has died at age 37, UsMagazine.com has confirmed. Lyon finished in fourth place in the reality competition’s tenth season, which aired in 2005.
A former nanny, Lyon was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer at age 33 in 2005, and spoke to Us Weekly about the news and her eventual decision to get a double mastectomy, followed by chemotherapy. “I was completely shocked and overwhelmed,” Lyon told Us at the time. “I felt fine that day; in fact, I’ve been healthy my entire life.”
The star also offered support for other women struggling with the disease. “Staying positive is half the battle,” she said. Read more
