What tragic even recently happened to one of the Survivor Palau contestants?”
As Survivor’s 20th season approaches, one of the series’ stars, Jennifer Lyon, who placed fourth in the Palau season, lost her battle with stage-three breast cancer Tuesday at age 37. Survivor host Jeff Probst developed an instantaneous connection with Lyon, and with contributions from Lyon’s family, he shared this story about their friendship: “Jenn and I got reconnected a couple of years ago and became very close, very fast. She shared with me the highs and the lows and the constant choices she and her family faced regarding her treatment. “When you cut through the social barriers that so often hamper us, it’s amazing how quickly you can become close with someone. Jenn made it very easy. She didn’t have any interest in wasting time. “Because the previous Christmas had been so rough, this year she decided to open a Christmas tree lot so she could extend the holidays for as long as possible. Then in typical Jenn fashion she made the decision to donate profits to the Susan Love Cancer R
Former ‘Survivor Palau’ contestant Jennifer Lyon dead at 37 By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (CP) – 12 hours ago PORTLAND, Ore. — Former “Survivor” contestant Jennifer Lyon has died at age 37. Lyon was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, the same year she finished fourth on the CBS reality show. A network representative confirmed her death Wednesday. Lyon was raised in the Columbia River city of The Dalles. Her biography on CBS.com says she attended Portland State and Western Oregon universities before graduating from Oregon State. She joined the “Survivor Palau” competition as a nanny and graduate student from California. Following her diagnosis, she became an advocate for breast cancer awareness. “Survivor” host Jeff Probst said in a statement he reconnected with Lyon several years ago and stayed in touch during her cancer treatment. In his words, “Her wisdom about how to live a life with quality seemed to grow with each passing day.” Probst said
Jennifer Lyon, who finished fourth on “Survivor: Palau,” has died after a battle with breast cancer. She was 37. According to her Web site, she moved to The Dalles with her family: “I was born in the city of Boulder City, Nevada, then moved around … until we landed in The Dalles, Oregon, a small town along the Columbia River.” As an adult, she lived in London and then settled in Los Angeles to pursue photography and acting. According to TVGuide.com, she was at home in Oregon when she died. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Lyon became involved in breast cancer awareness, according to her site. A recent update thanked fans for their support: Thank you so much to everyone for sending their encouragement and prayers,” she wrote. “It means so much to me and every single one is appreciated. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
