US EditionSurvivor: Nicaragua Star Jane Bright Dead at 71
- Jane Hammett Bright, a 71-year-old Survivor: Nicaragua contestant, was found deceased at her North Carolina home on May 15, 2025.
- Her daughter Ashley Hammett confirmed Bright's passing via a Facebook post, though no cause of death was disclosed.
- Bright appeared on Survivor's 21st season in 2010 as part of the older Espada tribe and was known as a fan-favorite who won the fan-voted Spring Player of the Season award.
- Fellow contestants and fans paid tribute on social media, with Holly Hoffman calling Bright her 'primary ally' and Donathan Hurley recalling her readiness for fun and laughter.
- Bright's death highlights the strong connections formed among Survivor players, as many regarded her as a devoted friend and inspiring figure.
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‘Survivor: Nicaragua’ Contestant Jane Bright Dies at 71 – See Tributes
She was described as 'tougher than a $2 steak.'
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The US SunIconic Survivor star who worked as a dog trainer before fame dies aged 71
FAN-favourite Survivor star Jane Bright – who won $100,000 in the reality TV show – has passed away aged 71. Her daughter Ashley Hammett announced the tragic news of her mum’s passing on Thursday, saying that she was found dead in her home. GettyAn iconic Survivor star has died[/caption] Jane Bright, who appeared on Survivor: Nicaragua, has died aged 71 GettyShe placed 6th out of 20 on the show but was given the fan-favourite award[/caption] She…
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Survivor fans remember the cast even years after they appeared on the show, but Season 21 will stand out because of a twist. The two teams were based on age: above 40 and below 30. One of the contestants passed away in the last day. Read on for more details. Who Passed Away? The news of the death arrived on Facebook on Thursday, and the person who shared it was Ashley Hammett. The sad news means that she lost her mom, Jane Bright, from Survivor:…
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