Amber Siyavus Dies: ‘Big Brother’ Season 8 Contestant Was 46

Amber Siyavus, who competed on Season 8 of Big Brother, has died, the Clark County medical examiner in Nevada confirmed to Deadline. She was 46.

According to her death records, Siyavus died Oct. 9 at a residence in Las Vegas, NV. The cause and manner of death are pending.

Longtime Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves posted a remembrance to Siyavus on Instagram reels Monday, alongside a clip of Siyavus’ Big Brother post-eviction interview: “Rest in Peace Amber. Hard to believe but I know you are back in our eternal home with our Creator. Thank you for your heart and honesty. We will remember you with love.”

Siyavus competed on season 8 of Big Brother in 2007. During her time on the show, she became close to her fellow housemates, Jameka Cameron and Dustin Erikstrup, and was known for some emotional and quite often tearful moments, earning the nickname “Whamber.”

Siyavus was evicted eighth and finished in seventh place. Dick “Evel Dick” Donato went on to win the season.

In January 2018, Siyavus’ 18-year-old daughter, Lexi Tomcavage, died in an apparent suicide, according to TMZ, which was first to report Siyavus’ death.