Sonja Christopher, a contestant on the first season of the reality TV show “Survivor,” has passed away at the age of 87. The news was shared by Liz Wilcox, a current contestant on the show, who posted about Christopher’s passing on social media. Christopher, who was the first person to be voted off the show in Season 1, competed on “Survivor: Borneo” in 2000. No cause of death was disclosed.
Wilcox described Christopher as a legend and shared a photo of the two of them talking on FaceTime. She highlighted Christopher’s love for “Survivor” and the impact the show had on her life. Wilcox suggested that instead of sending flowers, donations could be made to organizations like the Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church in Walnut Creek, California, the Cancer Support Community in San Francisco, or the Sjogren’s Foundation.
Christopher’s time on “Survivor” was marked by several missteps that led to her team losing in the first week of the competition. Despite being the first to be eliminated, Christopher left a lasting impression on viewers and fellow contestants with her spunk and love for the show.
The passing of Sonja Christopher has left fans of the show and the reality TV community mourning the loss of a beloved contestant. Her contributions to the first season of “Survivor” will be remembered by those who followed her journey on the show.
Remembering Sonja Christopher
- Sonja Christopher, a contestant on the first season of “Survivor,” has passed away at the age of 87.
- Liz Wilcox, a current contestant on the show, shared the news of Christopher’s passing on social media.
- Christopher competed on “Survivor: Borneo” in 2000 and was the first person to be voted off the show in Season 1.
- Wilcox described Christopher as a legend and highlighted her love for “Survivor” and the impact the show had on her life.
- Instead of sending flowers, Wilcox suggested making donations to organizations like the Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, the Cancer Support Community, or the Sjogren’s Foundation.
The legacy of Sonja Christopher on “Survivor” will live on through the memories of her time on the show and the impact she had on those around her. Her spirit and love for the game will be remembered by fans and fellow contestants alike.