'Big Brother' star Mickey Lee dies at 35 after cardiac arrests from flu complications

"Big Brother" alum Mickey Lee died on Thursday after suffering multiple heart attacks following flu complications, according to her family. She was 35. Mickey Lee of "Big Brother."Sara Mally / CBS via Getty Images Lee's family announced her death on Friday, or what they called her "transition," making a statement on the former "Big Brother" star's Instagram account. "Mickey captured the hearts of audiences nationwide through her appearance on Big Brother, where her authenticity, strength, and spirit left a lasting impression on fans and fellow cast members alike," they wrote. "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." Earlier this week, Lee's family created a GoFundMe account for the reality star's "medical journey," saying that the funds were needed to pay for medical expenses not covered by insurance. The family raised over $32,500 as of Friday afternoon. Lee suffered multiple multiple cardiac arrests following complications from the flu, according to the GoFundMe page, and was in critical but stable condition earlier this week. She is originally from Jacksonville, Florida, and was living in Atlanta, Georgia, according to the GoFundMe page. Lee starred on “Big Brother’s” 27 season, which aired on CBS this year. "Mickey’s light, legacy, and impact will never be forgotten," her family wrote.

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