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Big Brother Star Amber Siyavus Found Dead at 46
28 Oct
Summary
- Amber Siyavus, known for Big Brother, died in Las Vegas.
- Drug paraphernalia was allegedly found with the late reality star.
- Siyavus had previously battled substance abuse and faced legal issues.
Amber Siyavus, a contestant from season 8 of Big Brother, was discovered dead in her Las Vegas residence on October 9. The Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner confirmed her passing at the age of 46. While an official cause of death remains undisclosed, a police report indicated the presence of alleged drug paraphernalia at the scene.
Authorities reportedly found Siyavus unresponsive in her room, holding items resembling a snorting straw and a lighter. Beneath her, officers discovered aluminum foil with residue and a plastic bag containing a white powder. Her aunt informed investigators of Siyavus' past struggles with heroin and unidentified pill use, including previous rehab stints.
The report also detailed numerous prescription pills found in her luggage, alongside Narcan sprays. Siyavus, who worked as a cocktail waitress at MGM Grand Las Vegas since 2008, had a legal history including a guilty plea for resisting an officer with a weapon and felony forgery. She also endured the tragedy of her daughter's death in 2018.
Siyavus appeared on Big Brother in 2007, finishing in seventh place and earning the nickname "Whamber." Host Julie Chen Moonves paid tribute to Siyavus, sharing a clip of her exit interview and writing, "Rest in Peace Amber."
