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Cassandra Waldon

9 Big Brother Stars Who Sadly Passed Away
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Being such a successful competition show, Big Brother has been on the air for over 20 years, and many of its stars are no longer alive. With hundreds of houseguests living inside the famous house over the years, they have all gone on their own paths following their time on the show. There have been former players who passed away over the years, including players from different versions of the show, such as the Australian and UK renditions of Big Brother.

With so many individuals moving into the Big Brother house over the years, they have all gone on their own life journeys after their time on the show. Some have returned to the Big Brother house for a second, or even third, chance at winning the large cash prize. Some former houseguests have also gone on to compete on other reality shows such as The Challenge or The Amazing Race.
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  • 3/16/2023
  • by Gianna Nocera
  • ScreenRant
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Da’Vonne Rogers (‘Big Brother 22’) exit interview: Nicole’s lies were ‘personal’ and ‘Kevin can be puppeted’
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“I am relieved, I was sick of them people, I was ready to go!” exclaimed an animated Da’Vonne Rogers following her live eviction on Thursday’s episode of “Big Brother.” Under the Head of Household reign of Memphis Garrett, Da’Vonne was evicted by a vote of 5-2 over her closest remaining ally Kevin Campbell. Dani Briones and Nicole Franzel were the two votes in her favor. Da’Vonne met up with host Julie Chen Moonves for her exit interview before heading to the jury house where she will become Juror #2 alongside Ian Terry.

“I love this game but sometimes being in there is a lot,” the All-Star revealed. “I’m too real, and the fakeness, I can’t deal with. So after several weeks this fake mask gotta go in retirement. I’m tired!” Before leaving the house, Da’Vonne delivered a speech praising strong Black women from...
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  • 9/25/2020
  • by Denton Davidson
  • Gold Derby
Julie Chen Moonves in Big Brother (2000)
Cassandra Waldon, former ‘Big Brother’ houseguest, dead at 56
Julie Chen Moonves in Big Brother (2000)
“Big Brother” alum Cassandra Waldon, who was the very first houseguest to enter the house on the U.S. version, has died. She was 56.

Waldon passed away on Sept. 25 in Rome, where she lived and worked, due to a head injury sustained in a car accident about two months ago, according to TMZ. She never regained consciousness following the accident.

A communications director for the United Nations, Waldon finished in sixth place on the inaugural season of “Big Brother” in 2000. “Big Brother” host Julie Chen Moonves paid tribute to Waldon with a heartfelt post on Instagram on Friday.

“Rest In Peace Cassandra. Your light will continue to shine in this world because of the way you lived your life: with class and grace,” Chen Moonves wrote. “May your family and loved ones find solace and peace. Thank you for bringing your intelligence, warmth and wisdom to the ‘Big Brother’ house...
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  • 10/7/2019
  • by Joyce Eng
  • Gold Derby
Big Brother Contestant Cassandra Waldon Dead at 56
Cassandra Waldon, the first houseguest to ever enter the U.S. Big Brother house, has died. She was 56. The former reality star worked for the United Nations in Rome, Italy and had sustained a head injury in a car accident in the city two months ago and never regained consciousness, according to Deadline. She passed away on September 25. Big Brother host Julie Chen took to Instagram on Friday to pay tribute to the late former reality star. "Rest In Peace Cassandra," Chen wrote. "Your light will continue to shine in this world because of the way you lived your life: with class and grace. May your family and loved ones find solace and peace. Thank you for bringing your...
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  • 10/5/2019
  • E! Online
Cassandra Waldon Dies: ‘Big Brother’ Contestant Killed In Rome Accident At Age 56
Cassandra Waldon, the first Us resident of the Big Brother house, died Sept. 25 from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was 56.Waldon worked for the United Nations in Rome, Italy, and was struck by a car there two months ago. She never regained consciousness from the head injury she sustained.

Big Brother host Julie Chen remembered Waldon warmly in an Instagram post. “Thank you for bringing your intelligence, warmth and wisdom to the Big Brother house Season 1.” Waldon finished 6th out of 10 house guests in the series. She worked at the Un as its director of communications for the International Fund for Agricultural Development, and was living and working in Rome at the time of death.A memorial service is planned in her home state of Maryland for next weekend. There was no information available on survivors.

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See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 10/5/2019
  • by Bruce Haring
  • Deadline Film + TV
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