{"id":2496619,"date":"2026-07-10T15:49:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T15:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2496619"},"modified":"2026-07-10T15:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T15:49:12","slug":"big-brother-honors-late-contestant-mickey-lee-with-onscreen-tribute-after-her-death-at-age-35","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/big-brother-honors-late-contestant-mickey-lee-with-onscreen-tribute-after-her-death-at-age-35\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cBig Brother\u201d honors late contestant Mickey Lee with onscreen tribute after her death at age 35"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\" data-body-type=\"bodyblocks\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Key Points<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Big Brother<\/em> honored late contestant Mickey Lee after she died at age 35.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The show displayed an image of Lee in its latest episode.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Lee died in December 2025 following a series of cardiac arrests and hospitalization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The new season of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Big Brother;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/big-brother\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Big Brother<\/em><\/a> paid tribute to late cast member <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mickey Lee;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/big-brother-mickey-lee-explains-happy-not-make-jury-interview-11804059\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Mickey Lee<\/a> six months after her <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:death at age 35;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/mickey-lee-dead-big-brother-season-27-alum-35-11876309\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">death at age 35<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Lee, who died after being hospitalized for several cardiac arrests in December 2025, had been a <em>Big Brother<\/em> contestant in season 27. The show then took the opportunity to honor her during Thursday&#8217;s season 28 premiere.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The show memorialized Lee in the opening moments of the season 28 premiere with a title card honoring Lee flashing on screen after the new houseguests made their debut on the CBS program.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Mickey Lee on &#8216;Big Brother&#8217; season 27<br \/>Credit: Sara Mally\/CBS<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;In loving memory of Mickey Lee (1990 \u2013 2025),&#8221; the text read, with an image of Lee holding up a heart sign with her hands accompanying the text.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Lee&#8217;s family <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:announced her death;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DSuwcHKFTZz\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">announced her death<\/a> late last year, with the star dying on Christmas Day after she was hospitalized for the aforementioned cardiac arrests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Mickey captured the hearts of audiences nationwide through her appearance on <em>Big Brother<\/em>, where her authenticity, strength, and spirit left a lasting impression on fans and fellow cast members alike,&#8221; her family wrote in a statement at the time. &#8220;She will be remembered for the joy she brought into the lives of so many and for the genuine connections she formed both on and off screen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><em>Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our <\/em><\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:EW Dispatch newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/ew-dispatch-newsletter-11812417\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>EW Dispatch newsletter<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One day later, <em>Big Brother<\/em> host <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Julie Chen Moonves;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/julie-chen-moonves-addresses-long-term-future-big-brother-host-11766994\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Julie Chen Moonves<\/a> reacted to Lee&#8217;s death in an emotional statement of her own.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Chen Moonves shared a photo of herself with Lee as they embraced, writing, &#8220;Two months ago I interviewed Mickey Lee on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:God 101;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DOTZLPjDn3d\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><em>God 101<\/em><\/a>. That&#8217;s when she revealed to me that she was born with a hole in her heart, and as an adult she survived an ATV accident that should have killed her, but God kept her alive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She continued, &#8220;Last night God brought her home. Rest In Peace dear Mickey. I will see you again on the other side in eternity. I pray the good Lord comforts and heals your family and loved ones as we grieve your passing. Amen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Entertainment Weekly;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/big-brother-mickey-lee-death-tribute-12016026\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Entertainment Weekly<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Points Big Brother honored late contestant Mickey Lee after she died at age 35. The show displayed an image of Lee in its latest episode. Lee died in December 2025 following a series of cardiac arrests and hospitalization. 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